![Solomon's Plume (Maianthemum racemosum) [Liliaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/solomons-plume-maianthemum-racemosum.jpg?w=260&h=184&ssl=1 "Solomon's Plume (Maianthemum racemosum) [Liliaceae]")
![Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) [Liliaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/solomons-seal-polygonatum-biflorum2.jpg?w=410&h=321&ssl=1 "Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) [Liliaceae]")
Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Alice Greko.
Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.
Graybeard Mountain Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook – June 2, 2017
Great hike. LOTS of pictures! Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, & Penny Longhurst.
![Tennessee Chickweed (Stellaria corei) [Caryophyllaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/tennessee-chickweed-stellaria-corei.jpg?w=179&h=149&ssl=1 "Tennessee Chickweed (Stellaria corei) [Caryophyllaceae]")
![Pennsylvania Clubmoss (Lycopodium hickeyi) [Lycopodiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pennsylvania-clubmoss-lycopodium-hickeyi.jpg?w=175&h=136&ssl=1 "Pennsylvania Clubmoss (Lycopodium hickeyi) [Lycopodiaceae]")
![Mountain Wood Fern (Dryopteris campyloptera) [Dryopteridaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170602_102901.jpg?w=170&h=134&ssl=1 "Mountain Wood Fern (Dryopteris campyloptera) [Dryopteridaceae]")
From Swanson (A Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Southern Appalachians)
![Appalachian Rock Cap Fern (Polypodium appalachianum) [Polypodiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170602_112116.jpg?w=358&h=211&ssl=1 "Appalachian Rock Cap Fern (Polypodium appalachianum) [Polypodiaceae]")
![Appalachian Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum var. atranthum) [Hydrophyllaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hydrophyllum-species201706026012.jpeg?w=409&h=316&ssl=1 "Appalachian Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum var. atranthum) [Hydrophyllaceae]")
Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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What Is It?
May 28, 2017 – Mystery plant Ken found in his lawn! If you know what it could be, please send him an email at kborgfeldt@hotmail.com.
We have 2 possible answers: Laurentia Fluviatilis, Blue Star Creeper or Isotoma fluviatilis, also called Blue Star Creeper. Any more suggestions?
Lower Cat Gap – May 22, 2017
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![Giant or Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) [Caryophyllaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/possibly-star-chickweed-stellaria-pubera.jpeg?w=444&h=343&ssl=1 "Giant or Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) [Caryophyllaceae]")
![Large-flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis shuttleworthii) [Aristolochiaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hexastylis-shuttlesworthii201705224409.jpeg?w=396&h=306&ssl=1 "Large-flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis shuttleworthii) [Aristolochiaceae]")
Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve – May 19, 2017
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![Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) [Cactaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa2.jpg?w=284&h=233&ssl=1 "Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) [Cactaceae]")
![Old-field Toadflax (Nuttallanthus canadensis) [Scrophulariaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/old-field-toadflax-nuttallanthus-canadensis.jpg?w=188&h=198&ssl=1 "Old-field Toadflax (Nuttallanthus canadensis) [Scrophulariaceae]")
![Laurel Greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia) [Smilacaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/laurelleaf-greenbrier-smilax-laurifolia.jpg?w=447&h=298&ssl=1 "Laurel Greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia) [Smilacaceae]")
![Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) [Cactaceae]](https://i0.wp.com/wcbotanicalclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa.jpg?w=183&h=152&ssl=1 "Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) [Cactaceae]")
Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Joy Charlebois, Alice Greko, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mountain Bridge State Natural Area, South Carolina, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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