Photos / Sounds
What
Sedges (Family Cyperaceae)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Sedges are ovaries and fruits enclosed in a membraneous sac. Also, "sedges have edges"!
Photos / Sounds
What
Rushes and Allies (Family Juncaceae)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
There were also rushes within UBNA. Similar to grasses, rushes has 2 series of 3 scale like flora bracts that look like miniature brown lilies
Photos / Sounds
What
Grasses, Sedges, Cattails, and Allies (Order Poales)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
With over 200 native species, there were many different types of grasses found within UBNA.
Photos / Sounds
What
Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
The lodgepole pine is a dense tree with conical buds. The bundle of needles come in two. This tree prefers sandy soils - I doubt it will last long in this type of habitat.
Photos / Sounds
What
Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
A part of the pine family, this tree is often found in lowland areas and mountain forests. The tree has huge needles that form in bundles of three.
Photos / Sounds
What
Garden Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
A part of the honeysuckle family, this shrub has opposite, irregular lobed leaves. It's flowers are white and pink and usually bloom from May through August. They are found in lowlands and open forests.
Photos / Sounds
What
Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
A part of the rose family, this shrub has ovate, toothed leaves. They bloom white flowers during the months of June through August.
Photos / Sounds
What
Oaks (Genus Quercus)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
I found a Gary Oak near one of the trails at UBNA. It is shrublike and has wavy, dark lobed leaves.
Photos / Sounds
What
Yellow Pond-Lilies (Genus Nuphar)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
The yellow pond lilies usually formed in clusters near the shore of Lake Washington. They have large oval shaped leaves with a fork at the end and have bright yellow flowers that bloom May through August.
Photos / Sounds
What
Broadleaf Cattail (Typha latifolia)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
I found many cattails during my visit to UBNA. They are usually found near marshes and ditches. Distinguished by their height, they have cylindrical brown tips.
Photos / Sounds
What
Armenian Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Non-native to the area. The himalayan blackberry was found near the entrance of UBNA. It has thorns, is vine-like, and has white flowers that bloom. THere is an ongoing project to remove this species from the area.
Photos / Sounds
What
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
The pacific madrone has brown/red bark and is particularly soft to the touch. Its leaves dark green its flowers look like small white bells.
Photos / Sounds
What
Field Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
I found scouring rush during my first visit out to UBNA. It is usually found near stream sides and ditches. It can be described as a hollow stalk with a spore cone on the top.
Photos / Sounds
What
Dandelions (Genus Taraxacum)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Bright yellow, these wildflowers have rosette leaves and hollow stems. Often seen as a pest, these wildflowers scattered the floor of much of the park.
Photos / Sounds
What
Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
This plant is an invasive species to the area. It typically has bright yellow flowers and grows near water.
Photos / Sounds
What
Oregon Ash (Fraxinus latifolia)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
A part of the olive family, this plant has gray bark and stems with 5-7 leaflets. This plant has opposing branches and leaves.
Photos / Sounds
What
Nootka Rose (Rosa nutkana)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Part of the rose family, this shrub is thick and thorny. It blooms in the months of May and June. The shrub has toothed leaves and 5-petaled pink flowers.
Photos / Sounds
What
Shining Willow (Salix lucida)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Shrubby like, I found the pacific willow near the stream. It had long narrow leaves as well as long white catkins.
Photos / Sounds
What
Pacific Crab Apple (Malus fusca)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Part of the Rose family, this shrub has many toothed leaves. I was able to find it easily because of its white flowers.
Photos / Sounds
What
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
The sitka spruce were near the trails as well. They weren't very tall but I as able to tell them apart because of their needles and bark.
Photos / Sounds
What
Western Buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
I found this one pretty quick because of its bright yellow color. It was near most of the trails in open spaces.
Photos / Sounds
What
Common Ivy (Hedera helix)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
The ivy was wrapped around many trees and spread in various areas throughout the park.
Photos / Sounds
What
Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
I found many forms of lichen on the trees near the paths.
Photos / Sounds
What
Artist's Bracket (Ganoderma applanatum)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.
Photos / Sounds
What
Artist's Bracket (Ganoderma applanatum)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.
Photos / Sounds
What
Artist's Bracket (Ganoderma applanatum)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.
Photos / Sounds
What
Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
Saw this squirrel as well climbing trees and running on the trails
Photos / Sounds
What
Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
I found a brush rabbit while in UBNA once while walking the trails. It hopped past me into the underbrush but I could still see its tail.
Photos / Sounds
What
Western Deer Mouse (Peromyscus sonoriensis)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
This mouse ran past my feet! It was small, gray/brown in color and very quick.
Photos / Sounds
What
Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus)Observer
aimsdahlDescription
It was easy to spot grey squirrels running the paths as well as climbing up trees at UBNA.