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A massive patch of bluets in bloom—with some Mayapples mixed in—highlight the lower Nantahala River. Jim Casada, Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Pink Lady’s Slippers on the Loop Trail at Deep Creek, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Melanie Lambert, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Relaxing atop Hemphill Bald, overlooking Cataloochee. Joani Robson, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Jack in the Pulpit after a spring rain. Joani Robson, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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The rough and the delicate co-existing. Kalmias in full bloom. Joani Robson, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Painted Trillium (Trillium undulatum). Huskey Gap Trail, GSMNP. Stephen Lambert, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Large-Flowered Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville Gorge. Stephen Lambert, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum). Middle Prong Trail, GSMNP. Stephen Lambert, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Large-Flowered Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville Gorge. Stephen Lambert, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Yellow Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) near the Huskey Gap Trail, GSMNP. Stephen Lambert, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Native Azalea buds shot in the North Carolina Arboretum Azalea Garden. Joani Robson, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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A coyote near Parson Branch Road near Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Melanie Lambert, Indianapolis, Indiana
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