These are really interesting flowers to look at up close! They are a member of the Mint family. Notice the spider in the lower left corner, she must be looking for a meal such as the hoverfly in the lower right corner. Perennial Where seen: Piney River Pocket Wilderness, Big South Fork NRRA, Warriors' Path SP
Aster Family This flower was blooming along the Bald River Falls Trail in the Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains. I found it in mid-July. Note the purple-hued flower bracts and stem. Annual Where seen: Cherokee NF
White variety Flame Azaleas
