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Chilicothe (Marah macrocarpa)Observer
ptomarpk098Description
This plant appears to be growing by wrapping around a tree and blooming flowers at its branches. There are also leave growing out that were fairly smooth but had tiny hair like "leave" protruding all over the plant itself except for the leaves. Any information on this plant is welcome in the comment section.
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Shortpod Mustard (Hirschfeldia incana)Observer
ptomarpk098Description
This plant was found growing in patches and appears to have a waxy cuticle. Its veins form a network suggesting it is a dicot. There were no flowers on it further suggesting it pollinates by the use of wind however it is small and low to the ground. Any information on this plant would be nice so please comment.
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Prickly Pears (Genus Opuntia)Observer
ptomarpk098Description
Appears to be Prickly Pear cacti but I am no expert on cacti so if anyone knows what cacti these are please correct me. Boy was i hoping to find at least one of these cacti blooming, however these cacti did not appear to be blooming any flowers at this time of year.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
ptomarpk098Description
Saw honey bees nested in the cavity of a tree, not a honey comb. They were pretty active in the morning but i might have accidentally hurt this little guy trying to take a pic of the hive. The hive itself was right of the footpath and had maybe about 100 bees in it. I expected to see hundreds in it but maybe they were deeper in the tree cavity.
