Thirty-one members enjoyed the first indoor meeting of the year. Carrie’s program was designed for beginner to advanced plant lovers. She discussed how to “Read Trees” in the field using all aspects of location, elevation, phenology, seasonal patterns, written and digital keys, and personal mnemonics. Photography by Joe Standaert (Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.).
Between us we covered the entire loop – although some were more energetic than others! Photography by Cindy Carpenter, Daudie & John Colson, & Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.
![White Boneset (Eupatorium album) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-upland-boneset-eupatorium-sessilifolium-.jpg?w=179&h=179&crop=1&ssl=1 "White Boneset (Eupatorium album) [Asteraceae]")
![Common Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium; Xanthium chinense) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/common-cocklebur-xanthium-strumarium-.jpg?w=133&h=179&ssl=1 "Common Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium; Xanthium chinense) [Asteraceae]")
![Curtis' Aster (Symphyotrichum retroflexum) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/curtis-aster-symphyotrichum-retroflexum-.jpg?w=187&h=334&ssl=1 "Curtis' Aster (Symphyotrichum retroflexum) [Asteraceae]")
![Roundleaved Thoroughwort (Eupatorium rotundifolium) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/roundleaved-thoroughwort-eupatorium-rotundifolium-.jpg?w=423&h=423&crop=1&ssl=1 "Roundleaved Thoroughwort (Eupatorium rotundifolium) [Asteraceae]")
![Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) [Anacardiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/poison-ivy-toxicodendron-radicans-.jpg?w=209&h=210&ssl=1 "Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) [Anacardiaceae]")
![Mountain Fetterbush (Eubotrys recurva) [Ericaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/mountain-fetterbush-eubotrys-recurva-.jpg?w=209&h=209&crop=1&ssl=1 "Mountain Fetterbush (Eubotrys recurva) [Ericaceae]")
![American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) [Betulaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/american-hazelnut-corylus-americana-.jpg?w=342&h=193&ssl=1 "American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) [Betulaceae]")
![Climbing Fern (Lygodium palmatum) [Schizaeaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/climbing-fern-lygodium-palmatum-.jpg?w=153&h=272&ssl=1 "Climbing Fern (Lygodium palmatum) [Schizaeaceae]")
![St. Andrew’s Cross (Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides) [Hypericaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/st.-andrews-cross-hypericum-hypericoides-ssp.-hypericoides-.jpg?w=187&h=250&ssl=1 "St. Andrew’s Cross (Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides) [Hypericaceae]")
![Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/slender-goldenrod-solidago-erecta-.jpg?w=105&h=189&ssl=1 "Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta) [Asteraceae]")
![Pink Earth Lichen (Dibaeis baeomyces) [Baeomycetaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pink-earth-lichen-dibaeis-baeomyces-.jpg?w=189&h=189&crop=1&ssl=1 "Pink Earth Lichen (Dibaeis baeomyces) [Baeomycetaceae]")
![Red Maple (Acer rubrum) [Sapindaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/red-maple-acer-rubrum-.jpg?w=273&h=273&crop=1&ssl=1 "Red Maple (Acer rubrum) [Sapindaceae]")
![Common Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium; Xanthium chinense) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-common-cocklebur-xanthium-strumarium-.jpg?w=193&h=194&ssl=1 "Common Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium; Xanthium chinense) [Asteraceae]")
![Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor) [Orchidaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-cranefly-orchid-tipularia-discolor-.jpg?w=153&h=272&ssl=1 "Cranefly Orchid (Tipularia discolor) [Orchidaceae]")
![Wintergreen; Teaberry; Checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens) [Ericaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wintergreen-gaultheria-procumbens.jpg?w=218&h=164&ssl=1 "Wintergreen; Teaberry; Checkerberry (Gaultheria procumbens) [Ericaceae]")
![Broom Sedge (Andropogon virginicus) [Poaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/broom-sedge-andropogon-virginicus-.jpg?w=271&h=484&ssl=1 "Broom Sedge (Andropogon virginicus) [Poaceae]")
![Horse Nettle (Solanum carolinense) [Solanaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/horse-nettle-solanum-carolinense-.jpg?w=272&h=153&ssl=1 "Horse Nettle (Solanum carolinense) [Solanaceae]")
![Maryland Golden Aster (Chrysopsis mariana) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/maryland-golden-aster-chrysopsis-mariana-.jpg?w=138&h=138&crop=1&ssl=1 "Maryland Golden Aster (Chrysopsis mariana) [Asteraceae]")
Another beautiful day and beautiful plants! Photography by Penny Longhurst & Joe Standaert (Click on any picture to zoom).
![Greenbrier; Catbrier (Smilax rotundifolia) [Smilacaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_151.jpg?w=405&h=304&ssl=1 "Greenbrier; Catbrier (Smilax rotundifolia) [Smilacaceae]")
![Seedbox; False Loosestrife (Ludwigia alternifolia) [Onagraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_158.jpg?w=260&h=195&ssl=1 "Seedbox; False Loosestrife (Ludwigia alternifolia) [Onagraceae]")
![Tag Alder (Alnus serrulata) [Betulaceae] Fruit](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_153.jpg?w=228&h=305&ssl=1 "Tag Alder (Alnus serrulata) [Betulaceae] Fruit")
![Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia jonesii) [Sarraceniaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_094-e1666464032305.jpg?w=229&h=305&ssl=1 "Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia jonesii) [Sarraceniaceae]")
![Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_139.jpg?w=228&h=303&ssl=1 "Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) [Asteraceae]")
![Grass-leaved Golden Aster (Pityopsis graminifolia) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_053-e1666464111725.jpg?w=228&h=303&ssl=1 "Grass-leaved Golden Aster (Pityopsis graminifolia) [Asteraceae]")
![Loose-flowered Goat's Rue (Tephrosia spicata) [Fabaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_169.jpg?w=445&h=250&ssl=1 "Loose-flowered Goat's Rue (Tephrosia spicata) [Fabaceae]")
![Woodvamp; Climbing Hydrangea (Decumaria barbara) [Hydrangeaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_041.jpg?w=166&h=222&ssl=1 "Woodvamp; Climbing Hydrangea (Decumaria barbara) [Hydrangeaceae]")
![Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) [Rubiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_122.jpg?w=296&h=222&ssl=1 "Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens) [Rubiaceae]")
![Gray Sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_042.jpg?w=234&h=175&ssl=1 "Gray Sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) [Asteraceae]")
![Ironwood or Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) [Betulaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_129.jpg?w=227&h=304&ssl=1 "Ironwood or Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) [Betulaceae]")
![St. Peter's-wort (Hypericum crux-andreae) [Hypericaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_170.jpg?w=187&h=250&ssl=1 "St. Peter's-wort (Hypericum crux-andreae) [Hypericaceae]")
![Gray Sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_002.jpg?w=245&h=184&ssl=1 "Gray Sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) [Asteraceae]")
![Southern Bog Clubmoss (Lycopodiella appressa) [Lycopodiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_093b.jpg?w=251&h=336&ssl=1 "Southern Bog Clubmoss (Lycopodiella appressa) [Lycopodiaceae]")
![Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_078.jpg?w=188&h=336&ssl=1 "Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) [Asteraceae]")
![Maroon Carolina Milkvine (Matelea carolinensis) [Asclepiadaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/climbing-milkweed-matelea-carolinensis-fruit.jpg?w=116&h=207&ssl=1 "Maroon Carolina Milkvine (Matelea carolinensis) [Asclepiadaceae]")
![Buffalo Nut (Pyrularia pubera) [Santalaceae] Fruit](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_006-e1666463757189.jpg?w=228&h=404&ssl=1 "Buffalo Nut (Pyrularia pubera) [Santalaceae] Fruit")
![Nodding Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes cernua) [Orchidaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_091-2.jpg?w=278&h=209&ssl=1 "Nodding Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes cernua) [Orchidaceae]")
![Bushy Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d22034_ashmore_148.jpg?w=405&h=304&ssl=1 "Bushy Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum) [Asteraceae]")
Wildflowers of Whiteside Mountain, Jackson County, North Carolina by Kevin Adams
Photography by Penny Longhurst & Angela Wagner. Click on any picture to zoom and see the slide show.
![Granite Dome Goldenrod, Cliffside Goldenrod (Solidago simulans) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/goldenrod-cliffside-goldenrod-solidago-simulans-fruit.jpg?w=414&h=554&ssl=1 "Granite Dome Goldenrod, Cliffside Goldenrod (Solidago simulans) [Asteraceae]")
![Striped Gentian (Gentiana villosa) [Gentianaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/striped-gentian-gentiana-villosa-20221014_104337.jpg?w=179&h=179&crop=1&ssl=1 "Striped Gentian (Gentiana villosa) [Gentianaceae]")
![Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) [Hamamelidaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/witch-hazel-hamamelis-virginiana-blooms.jpg?w=228&h=228&crop=1&ssl=1 "Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) [Hamamelidaceae]")
![Granite Dome Goldenrod, Cliffside Goldenrod (Solidago simulans) [Asteraceae] Basal Leaves](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/goldenrod-cliffside-goldenrod-solidago-simulans-basal-leaves.jpg?w=444&h=333&ssl=1 "Granite Dome Goldenrod, Cliffside Goldenrod (Solidago simulans) [Asteraceae] Basal Leaves")
![Flat-topped White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) [Asteraceae] Bracts](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/flat-topped-white-aster-doellingeria-umbellata-bracts.jpg?w=188&h=141&ssl=1 "Flat-topped White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) [Asteraceae] Bracts")
![Flat-topped White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) [Asteraceae] Leaves](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/flat-topped-white-aster-doellingeria-umbellata-leaves.jpg?w=228&h=171&ssl=1 "Flat-topped White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) [Asteraceae] Leaves")
This was our last monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. Another perfect day – sunny, warm, blue skies, loads of Asters, & fall colors! We hiked the trail from the gate to the Pisgah Inn & returned walking along the Parkway. Photography by Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.
![Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/calico-aster-symphyotrichum-lateriflorum.jpg?w=336&h=336&crop=1&ssl=1 "Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) [Asteraceae]")
![Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta.jpg?w=423&h=423&crop=1&ssl=1 "Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) [Asteraceae]")
![Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale*) [Asteraceae; Cichoroideae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/common-dandelion-taraxacum-officinale-nn.jpg?w=306&h=306&crop=1&ssl=1 "Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale*) [Asteraceae; Cichoroideae]")
![Filmy Angelica (Angelica triquinata )[Apiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/filmy-angelica-angelica-triquinata-fruit.jpg?w=228&h=171&ssl=1 "Filmy Angelica (Angelica triquinata )[Apiaceae]")
![Beggar Ticks; Sticktights (Bidens frondosa) [Asteraceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/beggar-ticks-sticktights-bidens-frondosa-fruit.jpg?w=258&h=258&crop=1&ssl=1 "Beggar Ticks; Sticktights (Bidens frondosa) [Asteraceae]")
Western Carolina Botanical Club 