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Rome Area and Keown Falls (May 2011)
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- Romulus and Remus - Gift from Ancient Rome to New Rome in 1929.
- Cave Springs #1 - Small town park southwest of Rome.
- Cave Springs #2 - Ducks hanging out at park.
- Coosa River - Looking down the river from Lock and Dam Park.
- Lock on Coosa River - Plants growing in mud caught in lock gates.
- White False Indigo - Baptisia alba of the Pea Family (Fabaceae).
- Church Cemetary - Small cemetary in Rome.
- Golden Ragwort - Also known as Packera aurea and Golden Groundsel.
- Flowering Spurge - Euphorbia corollata of the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae).
- Keown Falls - Water falls from above rock overhang.
- Beardtongue - Definitely Penstemon, but species uncertain.
- Fire Pink - Silene virginica of the Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae).
- Phlox - Most likely Phlox carolina of the Phlox Family (Polemoniaceae).
- Viewing Platform - Looking down from observation deck along Johns Mountain Trail.
- Mountain Laurel - Kalmia latifolia of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Trail Signs - Sign providing directions and distances located above Keown Falls.
- Venus' Looking-Glass #1 - Triodanis perfoliata of the Bellflower Family (Campanulaceae).
- Venus' Looking-Glass #2 - Also sometimes listed as Specularia perfoliata.
- Second Fall #1 - Water dripping down face of smaller fall near main fall.
- Second Fall #2 - Another view of second fall just a short walk from main fall.
- Indian Pink #1 - Spigelia marilandica of the family Loganiaceae.
- Indian Pink #2 - Other common names include Pinkroot and Wormgrass.
- Indian Pink #3 - Hummingbirds are said to really like this plant!
- Strawberry Bush #1 - Euonymus americanus of the family Celastraceae.
- Indian Pink #4 - Grown in moist woods in the southeastern part of North America.
- Strawberry Bush #2 - An alternate common name is Bursting Hearts
- Strawberry Bush #3 - Common names for the family Celastraceae include Staff Tree Family and Bittersweet Family.
- Lower Trail #1 - Nicely maintained portion of lower trail.
- Lower Trail #2 - Tree growning right in the middle of the trail!
- Strawberry Bush #4 - Red seed pods appear in mid-summer and burst open in mid-autumn.
Brasstown Bald and Appalachian Trail (May 2011)
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- Brasstown Bald - Looking up at top of Georgia's highest peak from the parking lot.
- Parking Lot - Looking down on mostly empty parking lot from top of Georgia's highest peak.
- High Point - Sign explains that the elevation at the top is 4784 feet above sea level.
- Tower - Tower and museum at top of peak.
- Squawroot - Conopholis americana of the Broomrape Family (Orobanchacae).
- Pepperroot - Probably Dentaria laciniate and definitely member of Mustard Family (Brassicaceae).
- Northern Woodland Violet #1 - Viola septentrionalis of the Violet Family (Violaceae).
- Toadshade Trillium - Also sometimes called Little Sweet Betsy.
- Bashful Wakerobin #1 - Trillium catesbaei of the Lily Family (Lilliaceae).
- Bashful Wakerobin #2 - Also sometimes called Catesby's Trillium.
- Rock Wall and Trail - Section of trail along half mile long rock wall below Brasstown Bald.
- Mayapple #1 - Podophyllum peltatum of the Barberry Family (Berberidaceae).
- Northern Woodland Violet #2 - Specimen nestled at the base of a tree.
- Primrose Violet - Viola primulifolia of the Violet Family (Violaceae).
- Appalachian Trail - Section of trail near Springer Mountain.
- Mountain Saxifrage #1 - Saxifraga michauxii of the Saxifrage Family (Saxifragaceae).
- Mountain Saxifrage #2 - Close look at a single flower.
- Mountain Saxifrage #3 - Full view of plant growing from rock.
- Dwarf Cinquefoil - Potentilla canadensis of the Rose Family (Rosaceae).
- Golden Ragwort - Senecio aureus of the Sunflower Family (Asteraceae).
- Bird on Rock - Bird at top of Springer Mountain (3782 feet).
- Plaque #1 - Marks the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail
- Registry Box - Built right into the rock at the top of Springer Mountain.
- Lousewort #1 - Pedicularis canadensis of the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae).
- Lousewort #2 - Also called Wood Betony and Beefsteak Plant and sometimes listed in the Orobanchaceae.
- Plaque #2 - Georgia to Maine, A footpath for those who seek fellowship with the wilderness.
- Lily of the Valley - Convallaria majuscula of the Lily Family (Liliaceae).
- Flame Azalea - Rhododendron calendulaceum of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Blackberry #1 - Rubus allegheniensis of the Rose Family (Rosaceae).
- Blackberry #2 - A patch of blackberry bushes growing next to the road.
Fort Mountain (May 2011)
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- Gooseberry - Flowers on some kind of gooseberry or currant bush.
- Beetleweed #1 - Galax aphylla of the family Diapensiaceae.
- Bigleaf Snowbell - Styrax grandifolius of the family Styracaceae.
- Georgia Countryside - Looking west from Fort Mountain.
- Sweet Betsy #1 - Calycanthus floridus of the family Calycanthaceae.
- Streambank Mockorange - Philadelphus hirsutus of the family Hydrangeaceae.
- Trail - Looking down the trail at Fort Mountain.
- Beetleweed #2 - Also sometimes called Wandflower or Wandplant.
- Beetleweed #3 - Sometimes listed as Galax urceolata.
- Catawba Rhododendron - Rhododendron catawbiense of the Laurel Family (Ericaceae).
- Tower - The tower at the top of Fort Mountain.
- Wall Ruins - Portion of ancient 858 foot wall built by local Native Americans.
- Squirrel - Small rodent on trail just below the wall.
- Sweet Betsy #2 - Also sometimes called Hairy Strawberry Shrub.
- Beetleweed #4 - Sometimes also listed as Galax rotundifolia.
- Highbush Blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Flame Azalea - Rhododendron calendulaceum of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Bristly Locust - Robinia hispida of the Pea Family (Fabaceae).
- Venus' Pride - Houstonia purpurea of the Madder Family (Rubiaceae).
- Cinnamon Fern - Osmundastrum cinnamomeum of the Royal Fern Family (Osmundaceae).
- Pink Lady's Slipper #1 - It's hard to get enough of this rare beauty!
- Pink Lady's Slipper #2 - These were found along the Gahuti Loop.
- Star Chickweed - Stellaria pubera of the Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae).
- Toadshade Trillium - Trillium sessile of the Melanthiaceae (formerly Lilliaceae).
- Sweet Wakerobin #1 - Trillium vaseyi of the Melanthiaceae.
- Sweet Wakerobin #2 - Also known as Vasey's Trillium.
- Yellow Stargrass - Hypoxis hirsuta of the Hypoxidaceae (formerly Amaryllidaceae).
- Pink Lady's Slipper #3 - Belong to subfamily Cypripedioideae.
- Pink Lady's Slipper #4 - Another view of a group of Moccasin Flowers.
- Spotted Wintergreen - Sometimes listed as a member of the family Pyrolaceae.
Ericaceae is referred to by common names Heath Family, Laurel Family, and Heather Family.
Smithgall Woods (May 2011)
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- Covered Bridge #1 - Covered bridge over Duke's Creek.
- Lyre-Leaved Sage #1 - Salvia lyrata of the Mint Family (Lamiaceae).
- Covered Bridge #2 - Another look at historic covered bridge.
- Gill-Over-The-Ground - Glechoma hederacea of the Mint Family (Lamiaceae).
- Spider - Close look at a spider hanging out near bridge.
- Lyre-Leaved Sage #2 - Close look at tubular flowers.
- Foamflower - Tiarella cordifolia of the Saxifrage Family (Saxifragaceae).
- Fleabane - Species of Erigeron of the Sunflower Family (Asteraceae).
- Highland Doghobble - Leucothoe fontanesiana of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Wild Geranium #1 - Geranium maculatum of the Geranium Family (Geraniaceae).
- Wild Geranium #2 - Wild geraniums are very common in eastern North America.
- Fairywand #1 - Chamaelirium luteum of the family Melanthiaceae.
- Fairywand #2 - Often listed as a member of the Lily Family (Liliaceae).
- Fairywand #3 - Other common names include Devil's Bit and Blazing-Star.
- Rattlesnake Weed #1 - Hieracium venosum of the Sunflower Family (Asteraceae).
- Rattlesnake Weed #2 - Entire plant - the stem is quite long!
- Rattlesnake Weed #3 - Close look at flowers.
- Falls Near Martin's Mine - Largest gold nugget east of Mississippi found near these falls.
- Spotted Wintergreen - Also known as Pipsissewa, Chimaphila maculata of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Interesting Plant Structure - My guess is that it's in the Mint Family (Lamiaceae).
- Teaberry - Gaultheria procumbens of the Heath Family (Ericaceae).
- Blue-Eyed Grass #1 - Sisyrinchium mucronatum of the Iris Family (Iridaceae).
- Carolina Rose - Also known as Pasture Rose, Rosa carolina is in the Rose Family (Rosaceae).
- Annual Blue-Eyed Grass - Sisyrinchium rosulatum of the Iris Family (Iridaceae).
- Blue-Eyed Grass #2 - Another look at this member of the Iris Family.
- Pink Lady's Slipper #1 - Cypripedium acaule of the Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)
- Pink Lady's Slipper #2 - Also known as Moccasin Flower.
- Pink Lady's Slipper #3 - Does not grow well in gardens due to special needs.
- Pitcher Plant #1 - Sarracenia purpurea of the family Sarraceniaceae.
- Pitcher Plant #2 - A close look at the flower.
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