Tag Archives: Hiking
Hypericum Identification
The genus name, Hypericum, comes from the Greek words hyper meaning “above” and eikon meaning “picture” from the old custom of hanging Hypericum flowers above a picture to ward off evil spirits at the Feast of St. John, which took … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, Plant Identification, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Parkway South – August 25, 2017
Great drive. LOTS of pictures! Included stops at Wagon Road Gap, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Joy Charlebois, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – August 18, 2017
History of Rattlesnake Lodge (Click on any picture to zoom) Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville – August 11, 2017
Great walk at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville with garden manager, Jay Kraynik. An educational and entertaining morning! Thanks once again, Jay! Information about the Moon Tree & link to CLASSIFICATION OF THE NATURAL COMMUNITIES OF NORTH CAROLINA by Michael P. Schafale and Alan S. … Continue reading
Sky Valley Road – August 4, 2017
Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, Lucy Prim, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling
Western Carolina Botanical Club 