Author Archives: WCBC
Frying Pan Gap – September 12, 2024
Beautiful sunny day for a hike. We saw masses of Asters & Goldenrods and the other plants were loaded with fruit. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Mosses, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Rock Quarry Road – September 5, 2025
A new walk for us and a great opportunity to check out different Lespedeza and Eupatorium species. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. … Continue reading
Sam Knob Meadow – August 29, 2025 (Scout)
Needed to get my late Summer Sam Knob Meadow fix. Walked from the parking area to the far side of the meadow to catch the Bull Thistle. Then, a short distance down Flat Laurel Creek, and finally up Investor Gap … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Mt. Hardy Trail & Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 22, 2025
We did something different this time. After the hike we all stopped at Wolf Mountain Overlook before heading to Courthouse Valley Overlook for lunch. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Lichens, Liverworts, Mosses, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Sky Valley Road – August 15, 2025
Well, at least loads of rain means the dust was washed off the plants and they looked in great shape. We also completed the trip and lunch before the obligatory afternoon thunderstorms. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every … Continue reading
Western Carolina Botanical Club 