Trillium vaseyi ( Trillium - Vasey's )

Seen along Ash Hopper, Cosby Nature, Lower Mt. Camerer, Deep Creek - Indian Creek and Kanati Fork trails.
The largest flower that we saw had a 4" diameter.

Great Smoky Mt Nat. Pk. - 4/28/2011 -Kanati Fork trail
photos by H & M Ling