Wildflower Report – Trillium Gap Trail (B to Trillium Gap) – 18 September 2023
- Black Cohosh – Many – Past peak bloom however still many with beautiful blooms.
- Daisy Fleabane – (1) – One plant with blooms (at peak bloom).
- Doll Eyes – Some – Berries (blooms in the spring).
- Golden Rod – Many – Mostly erect Golden Rod – Mostly at peak bloom.
- Great Lobelia – (2) – At peak blooms – Absolutely beautiful.
- Hearts-a-busting – (4) – At peak bloom (hard to see below the trail – partially hidden).
- Pale Jewelweed – Many ++ – At peak bloom – very colorful.
- Pink Turtlehead – Few – Past peak (Sorry, insects have been eating the leaves – see photo).
- White Snakeroot – Many + – At peak boom (some past peak & some budded).
- White Top Aster – Many – Mostly at peak bloom.
White Snake Root
Pink TurtleheadTom Harrington is a regular hiker who reports on wildflowers in the Smokies.