Version 2.0 of the application currently covers 178 of the most commonly observed wildflower species within the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. The current focus of the project is primarily herbaceous plants, although some sub-shrub and woody vines have been included. These species are represented by over 500 images and detailed descriptions that include information regarding plant characteristics such as: approximate height, flower color, leaf type, leaf arrangement, leaf size and margins, inflorescence types, flower attributes, flowering period, and habitats.
The primary goal of this project is to raise awareness of the incredible biological diversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding environs. In an effort to achieve this goal we have partnered with Discover Life in America in the development of this application.