Monthly Archives: May 2026
Lower Cat Gap Trail – May 1, 2026
A great turnout with lots of plants to see, especially Trilliums & Hexastylis. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated … Continue reading
Posted in Field Trips
Tagged Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
Leave a comment
Parkway Deep South – April 27, 2026
Seems like we’re always too late for some plants and too early for others! The drought hasn’t helped, but luckily it rained over the weekend and we still saw a good number of our favorite plants. Botanical plant names seem … Continue reading
Posted in Field Trips
Tagged Wildflowers, Hiking, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wolf Mountain Overlook
Leave a comment
Western Carolina Botanical Club 