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Budding Tube Lichen (Hypogymnia enteromorpha)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Found on dead alder branch on ground outside of F lot at the Evergreen State College
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Maritime Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia portentosa ssp. pacifica)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Growing from soil at mima mounds in Olympia, Washington
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Western Wild Ginger (Asarum caudatum)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Also called Wild Ginger, this plant is native to most forests on the west coast of North America. Wild Ginger has bright green heart shaped leaves, and unique 3 lobed flowers in the spring. This particular plant was found near the Sem II building on the Evergreen State College campus.
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Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Genus Rhododendron)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Found outside of lecture halls on Evergreen State College campus. Also called Western Rhododendron, Rhododendron occidentale is marked by deciduous egg shaped leaves and vibrant colored flowers in spring. Plant about a meter tall.
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Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Also known as Evergreen Huckleberry. This plant was found near the Sem II building at the evergreen state college. Evergreen huckleberry is marked by glossy, urn-shaped leaves, a red stem, and dark purplish berries.
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Cascade Oregon-Grape (Berberis nervosa)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Found in forest near evergreen beach, also known as dull Oregon grape. Found in dappled sunlight. Strongly toothed, waxy leaves.
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Trailing Blackberry (Rubus ursinus)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Also called Salmonberry. Found in the forest on the Evergreen State College campus. Short, sparse ground cover. Trifoliate leaves, with the middle being the largest.
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Vanilla Leaf (Achlys triphylla)Observer
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Found on trail in Olympic National Park. Also called Deer Foot or Vanilla Leaf, this plant has 3 large, smooth, triangular leaves. Low to ground.
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Western Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum)Observer
kelsiedmondsDescription
Sword fern, located in forest behind the upper soccer field at the Evergreen State College. The plant is roughly 3 feet tall, and the fronds are wide yet sparse.
