Rare Roan Mountain SP June 23, 2007 This plant was growing on the balds of Roan Mountain. It is more commonly found in the northeastern states. This was one of those times I was glad I got the leaves in the photo, they helped me make a positive identification. The flowers look a lot like Golden Ragwort which has heart-shaped leaves.
Aster Family Corbin, KY August 1, 2008 Goldenrods can be notoriously difficult to identify, but this one can be quickly identified by crushing and sniffing a leaf. If a licorice-like aroma is detected, it is Sweet Goldenrod. I was very glad to learn that little trick!
Iris Family July 10, 2006 There was a large stand of these pretty flowers blooming along Cades Cove Road in the Smoky Mountains. Since they are garden plants, it shows the hardiness of the plants at the old homesites. Nearby, there were also Blackberry lilies, another holdout. In some parts of Cades Cove during April, large patches of yellow daffodils brighten the drive. Perennial - bulb
