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Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense)Observer
chelsey2Description
Ligustrum sinense found on the River Trail at Henry Horton State Park. The bush was found in abundance. The plant is non-native and invasive. The plant is largely choking out ground species. The nearest associated species are Celtis occidentalis and Juglans nigra
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Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus bicolor found next to a parking lot in the main park at Henry Horton State Park. Near a picnic area. Enter the park and begin driving around loop drive. Specimen located in parking lot off of drive. Specimen is relatively young. Found near several grass species along with Acer rubrum.
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Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)Observer
chelsey2Description
Lonicera mackii found on the Wilhoite Mill Trail. Found in abundance. Nearest species are large trees. Predominantly Acers and Quercus. The plant is non native and invasive. It had once completely controlled the area. The flowers are white and yellow and incredibly fragrant. Often used in horticulture.
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Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)Observer
chelsey2Description
Leucanthemum vulgare found on the side of River Road past the camp store. Surrounded by other Ox-eye daisies in a grassy area between the road and the forest. The nearest tree species were Juniperus virginiana.
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Common Rough Fleabane (Erigeron strigosus var. strigosus)Observer
chelsey2Description
Erigeron strigosus found on the side of the Hickory Ridge trail at Henry Horton State Park. Founded in bundles. Several examples of Erigeron strigosus in one area. Found in abundance along the trail. Approximately 14 inches tall. Surrounded by many grasses and Quercus species.
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Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)Observer
chelsey2Description
Small Cornus florida located on the outer edge of the forest on River Rd. just outside of Henry Horton State Park. Located near various Quercus species. Speciment stood approximately 8 ft tall. In full bloom with white flowers. Stood out amongst the still barren Quercus species. The soil surroundin the tree was covered in fallen leaves and damp.
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Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides)Observer
chelsey2Description
Anemone acutiloba found along the River Trail at Henry Horton State Oark. Found in a meadow like area surrounded by other small grasses and downed trees. The ground was covered in fallen leaves and the flowers were poking out. The flowers are white with seven petals. The plant itself is relatively small.
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American Groundsels and Ragworts (Genus Packera)Observer
chelsey2Description
Packera glabella found on the side of Wilhoite Mill Trail at Henry Horton State Park. Abundant in the area found. Nearest species are Lonicera mackii. The area had previously been completely overtaken by Lonicera mackii, but after a clearing project the Packera galabella reestablished. The area was wooded and near the Duck River.
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Sessile-flowered Trilliums (Subgenus Sessilia)Observer
chelsey2Description
Trillium cinematic found on the Hickory Ridge a Trail at Henry Horton State Park. Found amongst many limestone outcroppings. Found among other trillium, may apple, and many different species of trees including a variety of Acer and Quercus. The ground was covered in leaf litter and the soil was damp.
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Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)Observer
chelsey2Description
Angelica triquinata found on the roadside of River Rd. just outside the boandary of Henry Horton State Spark. Other weedy and grassy species were found near the specimen. The plant in situ had greenish yellow flowers. The plant was found growing through a gravel rock bed.
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Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Observer
chelsey2Description
Juglans nigra foound at Henry Horton State Park near campstore. The tree is located in a grassy picnic area. The nearest related species are located in the forest area behind the campstore and a row of Celtis occidentalis across a small road. It is a large specimen towering over the nearby Celtis occidentalis.
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Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)Observer
chelsey2Description
Celtis occidentalis found near playground at Henry Horton state Park. Surrounded by other Hackberries. Specimen around 15 ft tall
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Virginia Springbeauty (Claytonia virginica)Observer
chelsey2Description
Claytonia virginiana found at Henry Horton State Park. Found on the Hickory Ridge trail. Found surrounded by other specimens and grasses.
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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)Observer
chelsey2Description
Gingko biloba found on greenway near pool at Henry Horton State Park. Large specimen around 30 ft tall. In an open area not surrounded by other trees. The tree had flowers and is beginning to get leaves.
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)Observer
chelsey2Description
Liriodendron tulipifera found at Henry Horton State Park. Found near the primitive and group campsites. Found surrounded by Liquidambar styraciflua. There is a road near the tree and in front of the tree is mowed grass. Behind the tree is forest. The tree is approximately 15 ft tall.
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American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Observer
chelsey2Description
Liquidambar styraciflua found at Henry Horton State Park. Located near the campstore near an Eastern Redbud. The tree is around 15 ft. tall. The tree had both buds and fruit on it. The area around the tree is a mowed lawn but there is a forest very close by.
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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Observer
chelsey2Description
Cercis Canadensis found at Henry Horton State Park near a Liquidambar Styraciflua. Found near the campstore. Tree is around 10 ft. tall. The area around the tree is basically a mowed lawn. However there is forest near by.
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Black Oak (Quercus velutina)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus velutina. Common Name: Black Oak. Found near the native grassfield on the River Trail.
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Fortune's Spindle (Euonymus fortunei)Observer
chelsey2Description
Euonymus fortunei. Common Name: Winter creeper. Found around a Black Walnut Tree. Non-Native.
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Roses, Elms, Figs, and Allies (Order Rosales)Observer
chelsey2Description
Celtis occidentalis. Common Name: Hackberry.
Found near other hackberries near playground.
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River Birch (Betula nigra)Observer
chelsey2Description
Betula nigra. Common Name: River Birch. Found along the River Trail next to the Duck River.
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Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus michauxii. Common name: Swamp chestnut oak. Young specimen. Small. Near larger specimen.
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Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus acutissima. Common Name: Sawtooth Oak. Found as you are exiting the campground. Near the playground.
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Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Observer
chelsey2Description
Juglans nigra. Common Name: Black Walnut. Located next to the campstore. No other trees around it. Very large specimen.
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American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Observer
chelsey2Description
Fagus grandifolia. Common Name: American Beech. Found on River Trail connector. Found near a Sugar Maple.
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White Oak (Quercus alba)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus alba. Common Name: White Oak. Found on River Trail. Near Chinese Privet.
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Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus bicolor. Common Name: Swamp White Oak. Located on the Hickory Ridge Trail.
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Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata)Observer
chelsey2Description
Quercus falcata. Common Name: Southern Red Oak. Found on the picnic loop in the main park. Located near other oaks.
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American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Observer
chelsey2Description
Platanus occidentalis. Common Name: Sycamore. Located near the Duck River. Large old specimen. Surrounded by oaks and other trees.
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Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense)Observer
chelsey2Description
Lingstrum sinense. Common Name: Privet. Found along River Trail. Completely covered the area. Found next to bush honeysuckle.
