Sandhill, Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve, Lexington County, South Carolina
Mountain myrtle starting to bloom on the sides of MacRae Peak on Grandfather Mountain in early May.
Mountain myrtle blooming along the Tanawha Trail on Rough Ridge. These plants seem to grow on what looks like bare rock.
Mountain myrtle (Leiophyllum buxifolium, renamed to Kalmia buxifolia) growing atop Grandfather Mountain. Some of these plants seemingly thrive without any soil at all, rooting in cracks between rocks.
Mountain myrtle (formerly Leiophyllum buxifolium) growing on Grassy Ridge along the Appalachian Trail.
Mountain myrtle budding on top of Grandfather Mountain.
Mountain myrtle with a couple of late season flowers on top of Grandfather Mountain.
Mount Le Conte, Great Smoky Mountains National Park