Saxifrage Family Shrub - to 6' June 10, 2006 I saw a lot of these shrubs blooming at Norris Dam State Park. The large white flowers are sterile, they are "attention getters" to draw the pollinators to the smaller flowers below. Perennial Where seen: Cumberaland Mountain State Park, Norris Dam SP
Rose Family July 11, 2006 As I was leading a hike to Charlie's Bunion high in the Smokies, I kept seeing tiny white flower petals scattered on the trail like confetti. It turns out they were from the Mountain Ash. Later in the fall, there will be beautiful bright red berries on the trees. Tree Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP Formerly known as: Pyrus americana map...
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