nnsmith's Identifications
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Late Boneset (Eupatorium serotinum)Observer
kaylanorthernDescription
E. serotinum was located growing closely to the creek, rooted in soil between large creek rocks. Growing as an herb. approx. 11 inches tall with 9 or more flowers per head and serrate leaves. leaves are petiolate.
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White Clover (Trifolium repens)Observer
lameacehussainDescription
white flowers; dense mat taking up about 5ft sq area.
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)Observer
lameacehussainDescription
Tall tree; yellow flowers; tree height about 30ft
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Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Observer
lameacehussainDescription
Large, hairy vine wrapping around a Quercus alba, with long, branch-like stems protruding from trunk of tree. Immature green fruits present.
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Common Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)Observer
mossanimalDescription
stems and leaves glabrous, alternate. orange-yellow flowers with forward-curving spur. stems with clear, gelatinous sap.
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Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)Observer
mossanimalDescription
numerous purple flowers, leaves opposite with toothed margins
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Hollow Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium fistulosum)Observer
mossanimalDescription
leaves in whorls of 6, top of leaf glabrous, very fine hairs on underside. Stem mostly green with purplish tint. Hollow stem.
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Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)Observer
amctaggartDescription
~10 plants growing in a dense, round cluster. Thick pubescence on stem, leaves deeply veined, white inflorescence, perfoliate leaves.
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River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)Observer
amctaggartDescription
Dense stand of cane (>100 individuals). Tallest stalks ~10ft in height. leaves glabrous and papery, long, fine hairs at stem/leaf axis.
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Tall Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)Observer
amctaggartDescription
~10 individuals in area. Inflorescence a bright, violet-purple. Stem and leaves dark green and somewhat pubescent.
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Rough Horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)Observer
amctaggartDescription
100 individuals. Individuals between 5 & 6 ft. tall. Stalks hollow. Terminal cones rounded.
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False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)Observer
amctaggartDescription
Occurred in dry basin of forested, ephemeral wetland. Present in singles or small clusters of up to 5 plants. Average height 1.5 ft. Very fine, sparse, white pubescence found on leaves and stem. No stinging trichomes. Clusters of small, green, axillary buds present.
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Soft Rush (Juncus effusus)Observer
thomasmcfaddenDescription
Lateral inflorescence, Leaves do not form blades.
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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)Observer
thomasmcfaddenDescription
Leaves opposite.
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Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)Observer
thomasmcfaddenDescription
A large herb, Leaves mostly entire,Calyx and lower surface of the leaves with pubescence.
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