Dr. Charles Horn will lead us on a tour of Enoree Bluffs above the banks of the Enoree River, May 24, 2025. Here’s just some of what we expect to find:
All 3 forms of paw paw (Asimina spp.): smallflower, common pawpaw and the hybrid of the two.
May white azaleas (Rhododendron eastmanii), first described as a species only in 1999, and so far found in about 70 sites only in South Carolina. Typically found growing on slopes near water, it’s been said “you smell it before you see it,” so we’ll pay attention to all our senses here.
Mason Brock (Masebrock), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
American columbo (Frasera caroliniana), which blooms once in a generation with a six-foot tall spike topped with cascading flowers, and then dies. Who knows if we’ll find one in flower?
There are a variety of spring wildflowers at this site, like Southern nodding trillium (Trillium rugelii), though we may be a little late to see them blooming. You’ll want to wear boots, a hat, and weather-appropriate clothing. Please bring sunscreen, water and a snack. There is no restroom on the site. Please register at the calendar listing. Be sure to use the GPS coordinates in the description.
Dr. Horn is founder and director of the Newberry College Herbarium. His current research focuses on native azaleas of South Carolina.
