aclay232's Identifications
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Wild Buckwheats (Genus Eriogonum)Observer
sophiejhartDescription
See Leavenworth, Washington (May 12, 2012) Journal Entry for context.
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Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta)Observer
jesscubbDescription
These Hazelnut trees were frequent throughout this diverse deciduous forest. The leaves of the Hazelnut, though similar to alder, are distinguishable by their incredibly soft texture! The tree was in flower with catkins not unlike alder, but later in the season they will turn into the nuts that give name to this tree. The trees were about 5 m tall on average with leaves very coarsely toothed.
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Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)Observer
jesscubbDescription
Growing in a patch of grasses at the center of the parking lot, these little flowers helped identify the grass as "sweet vernal." The leaves were palatable, a bit like spinach.
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Barestem Biscuitroot (Lomatium nudicaule)Observer
jesscubbDescription
I am not sure of the species, but this fire-work esque flower was growing all along the parking lot at our Leavenworth stop. The flowers emerge in a burst from one point on the stem, not unlike a queen anne's lace flower.
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Western Lily of the Valley (Maianthemum dilatatum)Observer
sophiejhartDescription
Abundant ground cover along path.
See Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park (April 19, 2012) journal entry.
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