Laurel Falls hike near Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Perennial, with 3-5 basal leaves, primarily 3-foliolate with each leaflet dichotomously dissected; petiole 5-10 cm; terminal leaflet petiolulate to nearly sessile. Inflorescences 1-flowered; peduncle villous with 3 involucral bracts. Flowers with 5-8 blue to purple sepals 5-8; petals present; stamens numerous.
2nd picture of lighter colored fireweed
Perennial, with 3-5 basal leaves, primarily 3-foliolate with each leaflet dichotomously dissected; petiole 5-10 cm; terminal leaflet petiolulate to nearly sessile. Inflorescences 1-flowered; peduncle villous with 3 involucral bracts. Flowers with 5-8 blue to purple sepals 5-8; petals present; stamens numerous.
2nd picture of lighter colored fireweed