Wood Vetch, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (03/20/2012.) Scientific name is Vicia caroliniana. Photo below was taken along Rocky Lane on Pigeon Mountain, Walker County, GA, on March 18, 2012. Go to the Wood Vetch detail page for more photos and information.
Wood Vetch, Carolina Vetch, Pale Vetch – Vicia caroliniana
Found this little gem on the road to the walker sisters cabin in the little greenbrier area of the GSMNP.