Aster Family These do not grow in deep woods, but will bloom in bright openings. Perennial Where seen:Great Smoky Mountains NP, Piney River SNA, Warriors' Path SP
Aster Family I found this pretty flower blooming along the river at Big South Fork in mid-August. This "DYC" is pretty easy to identify because of the three-parted leaves. These plants can get up to 9 feet tall! Perennial Where seen:Big South Fork NRRA, Great Smoky Mountains NP
Primrose Family Frozen Head State Park July 4, 2007 These plants were growing along the side of the trail going up to the fire tower. They were only about a foot tall, much shorter than other species of loosestrife. The leaves of this plant are very narrow. I had to get down on the rocky ground to take this photo. Ouch!
