Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
Flowers of Plants with Botanical Names Beginning with “C”
Most of us need reminders so we don’t forget all we learned on our field trips each year. In the 3 years since we first posted “Botanical Names” we’ve accumulated over 5,000 new photographs and identified a bunch of new … Continue reading
Flowers of Plants with Botanical Names Beginning with “A” & “B”
Most of us need reminders so we don’t forget all we learned on our field trips each year. In the 3 years since we first posted “Botanical Names” we’ve accumulated over 5,000 new photographs and identified a bunch of new … Continue reading
Sam Knob Meadow – October 3, 2025
What a glorious day for a hike. Not a cloud in the sky, beautiful colors, & Asters and Gentians everywhere. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Mosses, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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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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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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Western Carolina Botanical Club 