Aster Family This is a common woodland Aster. Look for it in August. Perennial Where seen:Big South Fork NRRA, Warriors' Path SP
Mint Family The leaves of Bee Balms have a nice minty smell. One kind is used to flavor Earl Grey Tea. Perennial Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP, Oak Ridge, Warriors' Path SP
Nettle Family This is a monoecious plant; notice the greenish female flowers at the end of the stem and the cream-colored male flowers blooming lower on the stem. Wood Nettle likes damp areas, look for it near streams and low, wet areas. Caution: like its infamous relative, the Stinging Nettle, it has sharp spines. Look at this plant, but don't touch! Look for it in July. Perennial Monoecious Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warrior's Path SP, Oak Ridge Greenways
