Pea Family Length: To 40" April 10, 2005 Wood Vetch is a trailing plant in the Pea family. Like most vetches the leaves have a long tendril at the end. I found this one blooming along the Piney River trail in April. Perennial Where seen: Frozen Head SP, Piney River SNA, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP, Haw Ridge
Rose Family I found this plant blooming above Norris Dam in early May. When I first saw it, I wasn't sure it was really blooming, but a closer look revealed the tiny white petals. In late summer these flowers will have become luscious, juicy red berries! The stems and flower buds are very hairy. Perennial Where seen: Norris Dam SP, Great Smoky Mountains NP
