Whether it's skunk cabbage blooming in the late winter chill, columbine and phlox bursting with color in the summer heat, or witch hazel blossoms patiently waiting for the cool of late fall, the flowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains put on a spectacular show for all but the coldest months of the year. Whether readers are weekend hikers, long-distance trekkers, trained naturalists, or wildflower enthusiasts, using "Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains as a guide adds a level of enjoyment that has no price. Flower identification tools for over ninety species include: >Full-page, color photographs>Summary description of flower>Bloom season>Leaves and stem description>Geographic range of growth Designed to be a companion volume to the award-winning "Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail, this wildflower guide features informative and beautifully written descriptions of each flower, by author and naturalist Leonard Adkins, alongside stunning full-page color photographs by seasoned wilderness photographer Joe Cook.