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Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)Observer
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The area that the Pennsylvania Sedge had taken over, seemed to only have PA Sedge, or other small/various weeds. Because of the size and area of the sedge, barely any other plants/weeds were growing around the area. The "plant" itself looked like an average weed, with thin/long/green leafs, and it's habitat seemed to be in any open area. Because the plant spreads/surrounds itself, it almost prevents other plants from getting sunlight underneath it, while also taking in all the possible sunlight within that area.. The area In which I found the invasive weed is pretty specific according the map, but the weed was also found throughout the field.
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What
Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)Observer
gageweDescription
The area that the Pennsylvania Sedge had taken over, seemed to only have PA Sedge, or other small/various weeds. Because of the size and area of the sedge, barely any other plants/weeds were growing around the area. The "plant" itself looked like an average weed, with thin/long/green leafs, and it's habitat seemed to be in any open area. Because the plant spreads/surrounds itself, it almost prevents other plants from getting sunlight underneath it, while also taking in all the possible sunlight within that area.. The area In which I found the invasive weed is pretty specific according the map, but the weed was also found throughout the field.
Photos / Sounds
What
Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)Observer
gageweDescription
The area that the Pennsylvania Sedge had taken over, seemed to only have PA Sedge, or other small/various weeds. Because of the size and area of the sedge, barely any other plants/weeds were growing around the area. The "plant" itself looked like an average weed, with thin/long/green leafs, and it's habitat seemed to be in any open area. Because the plant spreads/surrounds itself, it almost prevents other plants from getting sunlight underneath it, while also taking in all the possible sunlight within that area.. The area In which I found the invasive weed is pretty specific according the map, but the weed was also found throughout the field.
Observer
gageweDescription
The area that the Pennsylvania Sedge had taken over, seemed to only have PA Sedge, or other small/various weeds. Because of the size and area of the sedge, barely any other plants/weeds were growing around the area. The "plant" itself looked like an average weed, with thin/long/green leafs, and it's habitat seemed to be in any open area. Because the plant spreads/surrounds itself, it almost prevents other plants from getting sunlight underneath it. The area In which I found the invasive weed is pretty specific according the map, but the weed was also found throughout the field.
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Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Observer
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Poison ivy can vary in size or color, but commonly are found with a triplet of green leafs, or has a leaf with 3-4 grooves along its side. The tips of poison Ivy leaves are tipped, not curved. Ivy can be formed In a bush-like form, or even a vine.
Poison Ivy Is very similar to dandelions when It comes to the habitat and range It can be found In. It can thrive In either dry or wet climates, but Is mostly found In mid-fall. Poison Ivy Is mostly considered an invasive. It can again be found almost everywhere, but Is most likely found in the shade with minimal sun. Also, you’ll never find/see poison Ivy growing In the tundra, or during the winter.
Seasonality-wise poison Ivy can be found during any season besides winter. Spring to fall Is prime-time for poison Ivy to grow before winter. The plant does not migrate or hibernate obviously, but is reproduced/carried on by dispersing seeds.
Poison Ivy can be important for gardening and reasons. Dandelions and poison Ivy can be seen as similar only because they act as decomposing “weeds,” that help filter/cycle different acids/gases through the ecosystem.
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Dandelions (Genus Taraxacum)Observer
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Dandelions can be found with a white or yellow “head,” depending on the stage of its growth. It starts out as a yellow, puffy looking top, and then pops off to form a white top, with seeds/hairs. After the stage In which the top is yellow, the white hairs/seeds pop out, and thus allowing the dandelion to reproduce In an "asexual" way. When the wind catches the dandelion, the seeds will glide in the wind until falling on the ground, and repeating Its process of growth.
Dandelions can be “found” In either the shade, sunlight, damp or dry areas, but they are commonly found In moderate areas, with usual sunlight/water.
Dandelions can be found (globally) almost everywhere (besides “almost-inhabitant-locations” like antarctica) but are native to North
Dandelions can be “found”
America and Eurasia. Dandelions were introduced to North America, South America, Eurasia, Australia New Zealand, but did not naturally “live” In any of the locations. Many people believe Europeans had to do with the migration of dandelions, using them for trade and decoration made It possible for dandelions to reach greater distances.
Seasonality wise, dandelions can be found anytime within spring-fall, and die out at the beginning of winter. It undergoes two many stages of growth, the first stage is for self-growth, photosynthesis and adapting. While the second stage is often considered the germinating/reproducing stage.
Dandelions haven’t been known to be eaten by a certain animal, and especially hasn’t been known as a predator. But dandelions are important to small and large gardens due to them release compunds into the ground/air. Dandelions are known to release apomixis, which are the seeds/hairs that blow/fall off the dandelion. The way dandelions reproduce/evolve shows why most dandelions look identical to their parents.