ONP Flora Missing Documentation
A list of flora at Oliver Nature Park (Mansfield, Texas) previously identified, but needing iNat documentation. As of Sept 15, 2015 there are 26 of the 400 species needing verification. Guide created in preparation for the Fall 2015 BioBlitz and future observations.
Tuber False Dandelion
Stems: Stemless.
Leaves: In basal rosette, simple, spatulate to oblanceolate in outline, 3 to 7 inches long, 1 to 1.5 inch wide, pinnately divided to deeply toothed, loosely hairy or nearly glabrous.
Inflorescences: Heads, solitary, terminal, on upright flowering stalks that are leafless or occasionally with 1 to few leaf-like bracts; heads 1 to 2 inches wide; bracts ...more ↓
Goldenrod
Solidago petiolaris is a species of goldenrod commonly called the downy ragged goldenrod . It is native to North America where it has a broad range extending from the Southeastern United States to the Great Plains into Mexico. It's preferred habitat is sandy areas....
Yellow Star-Grass
Hypoxis hirsuta (common goldstar, common star-grass, eastern yellow stargrass, yellow star grass) is an ornamental plant native to the United States and Canada in the Hypoxidaceae family. Sometimes this plant is placed in the Amaryllidaceae family or the Liliaceae family.
Showy Dewberry
No iNat Research grade observations. Only 3 Needing ID. No photos for this species found on reliable sites. KS/10-6-2015
Tree-of-Heaven
Ailanthus altissima /eɪˈlænθəs ælˈtɪsɨmə/, commonly known as tree of heaven, ailanthus, or in Standard Chinese as chouchun (Chinese: 臭椿; pinyin: chòuchūn; literally "foul smelling tree"), is a deciduous tree in the Simaroubaceae family. It is native to both northeast and central China and Taiwan. Unlike other members of the genus ...more ↓
Jalapa Speedwell
Veronica peregrina is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by several common names, including neckweed, American speedwell and purslane speedwell. It is native to the Americas, and it is known on other continents as an introduced species and a common weed. It can be weedy in its native range, as well, growing on roadsides, on fields, and ...more ↓
Jointed Goatgrass
Aegilops cylindrica, also known as jointed goatgrass. is an annual grass seed that is part of the tribe Triticeae, along with wheat and some other cereals. It is not native to the United States, however it has become a serious issue as a weed since it was introduced in the late 19th century. Due to its relation to winter wheat, it is very difficult to control. Not only ...more ↓
Globe Flatsedge
Cyperus echinatus is a species of plant in the sedge family. It is native to most of eastern North America.
