helianthus17n's Identifications

Photos / Sounds

What

Shining Sumac (Rhus copallinum)

Observer

z_stanley

Date

October 3, 2014

Place

Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barren Trail, Murfreesboro TN (Google, OSM)

Description

Leggy shrub, about 2m tall. Autumn coloration. Located about 1m into wood line along main trail.

Photos / Sounds

What

Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

Observer

z_stanley

Date

October 15, 2014

Place

Flat Rocks Cedar Glades and Barrens Trail, Murfreesboro TN (Google, OSM)

Description

Approximately 15m tall with a span of 8-10m. Bristle tips and furrowed bark typical of red oaks. Growing at northern edge of walking trail 200m into the barrens area. 3m North of trail prior to first SW turn in path. Flanked by dense Cedar/Oak-Hickory Forest.