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  A Gallery of Plants Native to Western North Carolina

 

Lavander Monarda or "Bee Balm"- Monarda fistulosa- dried leaf and flowers used as tea for colds and flu; contains thymol, an antiseptic.



Ramps - Allium tricoccum - (below) face over-collection due to increased popularity throughout southern Appalachia.



Ginseng - Panax quinquefolium - (below) is commonly poached from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to its international popularity.



Bloodroot - Sanguinaria canadensis - previously used in toothpaste and mouthwash to prevent dental caries; commonly used to dye white oak splits for baskets.



Morel Mushroom- Morchella esculenta - edible mushroom, highly prized by chefs.


Boneset - Eupatorium perfoliatum - whole plant (except roots) used as tea for high fevers.

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