Category Archives: Befuddled Botanist - Flora - Plants

A Year in the Smokies: 2009

 

Experience a year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Take a look back to the many places 2009 has taken our video blog. Click here or on the photo to see it all.

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Fall Color: October 30

 

Great weather during the first week of November means the perfect time to get out and see the leaf color before its gone! Click here or on the photo to see what you’re missing.

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Mysterious Mushroom

Ivonne Camp of the Retired Citizens of Gatlinburg Hiking Club (a wonderful group) took this photo of a bizarre mushroom in the park.

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What’s Blooming: Rosebay Rhododendron

 

One of the most common flowering shrubs in the park, the Rosebay Rhododendron can be found at elevations below 5,000 feet. Click here or on the photo to see a sampling of Rosebay blooms around the park.

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What’s Blooming: Grassy Balds

 

Late June and early July bring a spectrum of colors to high elevation grassy balds in the Great Smoky Mountains. Click here or on the photo to view the magnificent phenomenon that is azalea time.

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What’s Blooming: Heath Balds

 

Heath balds are fascinating places full of blossoming beauty. Click here or on the photo to tag along with Valerie as she visits one of these unusual places.

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What’s Blooming: Catawba Rhododendron

 

Catawba Rhododendrons are blooming right now! Click here or on the photo to see this favorite flowering shrub.

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What’s Blooming in Mid-May

 

Come along on the Ace Gap Trail to see mid-May wildflowers blooming along a lower elevation trail. Click here or on the photo to see what’s blooming.