Natural History Wanderings

Great Smoky Mountains Association wildflower bloom report on April 21  for Abrams Falls (From Cades Cove to falls)

Halberd Leaf Violet, Star Chickweed, Bleeding Heart, Daisy Fleabane and Sweet Shrub. Many blooms: Common Blue Violet, Catesby Trillium,  Common Cinquefoil, Plantain Leaf Pussy Toe and Gay Wings

Few blooms:  Golden Ragwort, Halberd Leaf Violet, Prostate Bluets, Little Brown Jugs,  Wood Anemone, Lousewort,  Solomon’s Seal, Long Spurred Violet, Crested Dwarf Iris, Birdfoot Violet (2) and Carolina Vetch.

Note:  The Gay Wings and Common Cinquefoil between the horseshoe and falls are at peak bloom and the display is tremendous.

See older reports at:  Wildflower Updates | Great Smoky Mountains Association.