Apr 4, 2018
Trailing arbutus heath,
Epigaea repens
Probably one of the more inconspicuous members of the heath family, these Appalachian wildflowers are widely associated with lithophytic assemblages. They bloom as early as late February depending on micro climate, however, are more associated with May bloom times. These small evergreen wildflowers are easy to miss as the flower umbels are usually hidden by both leaf litter and their own winter tattered foliage.
These photographs were taken at Grey’s Arch Pass, Red River Gorge, KY Mid way up the local cliff face. March 15, 2018