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What

Racemed Milkwort (Senega polygama)

Observer

emmawren

Date

June 16, 2022 05:00 PM EDT

Description

Rubbery, opposite, lanceolate leaves with a raceme of small purple flowers that are oddly shaped. Grows in open meadows or open woods.

Racemed Milkwort - Photo (c) Brian Charles, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Brian Charles
robinowski's ID: Racemed Milkwort (Senega polygama)
Added on August 21, 2024
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Added as part of a taxon merge

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What

Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 4, 2024 05:50 PM EDT

Description

Small red flowers
Red flowers
Bumps on the underside of the leaves
Yellow resin left on fingers when rubbed
Found in a dry area

Black Huckleberry - Photo (c) Kent McFarland, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
robinowski's ID: Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 6, 2024 06:31 PM EDT

Description

Very large rosette
Extremely tomentose
Have a tall stem that grows much higher than the rest of the plant
Found in dry areas

Great Mullein - Photo (c) Craig Evans, all rights reserved, uploaded by Craig Evans
robinowski's ID: Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Curled Dock (Rumex crispus)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 11, 2024 06:09 PM EDT

Description

  • Leaf edges are curled/wavy
  • Have clusters of green
  • Whorled flowers
  • Papery joints
  • found in the edge of a park
Curled Dock - Photo (c) missnarjess, all rights reserved, uploaded by missnarjess
robinowski's ID: Curled Dock (Rumex crispus)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 13, 2024 06:55 PM EDT

Description

  • Pinnately compound
  • Stipule wraps around base
  • Recurve prickers
  • New growth is green while old growth is red
  • Native plant
Swamp Rose - Photo (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman
robinowski's ID: Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Field Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 18, 2024 06:43 PM EDT

Description

  • Whorles of thin green branches
  • Small black triangles
  • located just off the side walk
  • About 12 inches tall
Field Horsetail - Photo (c) Сергей Самохвалов, all rights reserved, uploaded by Сергей Самохвалов
robinowski's ID: Field Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily (Nuphar variegata)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 20, 2024 05:32 PM EDT

Description

  • Elongated heart shape
  • Yellow flower surrounded by green
  • Grow on pond surface
  • Located around the perimeter of the pond
Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily - Photo (c) Mathew Zappa, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mathew Zappa
robinowski's ID: Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily (Nuphar variegata)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 25, 2024 06:02 PM EDT

Description

  • white flowers
  • soft heart shaped leaves
  • dried beans
  • very large in size
  • tree covered in bees
Northern Catalpa - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by rockybajada
robinowski's ID: Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

June 27, 2024 06:27 PM EDT

Description

Leaves are very shiny in sunlight
Continuously produce flowers and fruit
Speckled trunk
Oval leaves that are very veiny
Small 5 petal flowers
Found in disturbed areas

Alder Buckthorn - Photo (c) Sten Porse, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
robinowski's ID: Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 2, 2024 06:17 PM EDT

Description

Exotic plant
Small needle like thorns along branch
Elongated fruit hangs below leaves
Spatulate leaves
Found in moist area just off side of the trail

Japanese Barberry - Photo (c) Mark Kluge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Kluge
robinowski's ID: Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 9, 2024 07:20 PM EDT

Description

  • Purple flowers
  • 5 petals
  • Bloom from the bottom up
  • Lobed leaves
  • Opposite serrate leaves
  • Found in a semi damp area with light foot traffic
Blue Vervain - Photo (c) christina_thibeault, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
robinowski's ID: Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

White Avens (Geum canadense)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 11, 2024 06:42 PM EDT

Description

  • 5 petals
  • Seed heads are bur like
  • Deeply lobed
  • 3 lobes
  • 2 lower stipules
  • Found in a shaded area off the side of the trail not far from water
White Avens - Photo (c) Dan Mullen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robinowski's ID: White Avens (Geum canadense)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Marsh Fern (Thelypteris palustris)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 16, 2024 06:34 PM EDT

Description

  • Found in wetland areas
  • Located off trail next to power lines
  • Long stipe
  • Thrice cut
  • Tapers towards top
  • Bottom fronds form a hard angle
Marsh Fern - Photo (c) Michael Kielb, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Michael Kielb
robinowski's ID: Marsh Fern (Thelypteris palustris)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Roundleaf Greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 05:27 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Round leaves
Green stem and leaves
Sharp spike along stem
Found in understory

Roundleaf Greenbrier - Photo (c) tauntonguy02780, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by tauntonguy02780
robinowski's ID: Roundleaf Greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Common Haircap Moss (Polytrichum commune)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 05:30 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Very small
Green top brown bottom
Found in damp understory area

Common Haircap Moss - Photo (c) Paul Marcum, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Marcum
robinowski's ID: Common Haircap Moss (Polytrichum commune)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Northern Starflower (Lysimachia borealis)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 05:34 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Whorled leaves
Green leaves
Remnants of small flower head
Found in understory

Northern Starflower - Photo (c) Sandra Keller, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sandra Keller
robinowski's ID: Northern Starflower (Lysimachia borealis)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 05:41 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Large lobed leaves
Green leaves
Medium sized tree
Large vein that runs through middle of leaf
Trying to emerge from understory

Black Oak - Photo (c) Craig Ontl, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Craig Ontl
robinowski's ID: Black Oak (Quercus velutina)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Flat-branched Tree-Clubmoss (Dendrolycopodium obscurum)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 05:45 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Very small moss
Dark green with light green tips
Growing in area with excessive leaf litter

Flat-branched Tree-Clubmoss - Photo (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Judy Gallagher
robinowski's ID: Flat-branched Tree-Clubmoss (Dendrolycopodium obscurum)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 05:48 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Flaking bark
Elongated leaves and come to a point
Leaves entire
Medium shrub
Found in understory

Mountain Laurel - Photo (c) Malcolm Manners, some rights reserved (CC BY)
robinowski's ID: Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:01 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
5 needles
Medium sized tree
Smooth bark
Needle got lighter as the branches got further from tree
Found in area next to understory

Eastern White Pine - Photo (c) copepodo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robinowski's ID: Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:12 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Small fruits that are still green
Toothed leaves
Very green leaves and stem
Found around cover of other plants
Next to understory

Blueberries, Cranberries, and Allies - Photo (c) Captain Tenneal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robinowski's ID: Blueberries, Cranberries, and Allies (Genus Vaccinium)
Added on August 2, 2024
Improving

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What

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:18 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Very small tree
Sapling
Toothed leaves
Red branches
Triangular leaves
Tomentose bottom of leaf
Found in understory

Red Maple - Photo (c) Stephen Seiberling, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robinowski's ID: Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Pincushion Moss (Leucobryum glaucum)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:31 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Very dense moss
Lots of small pieces make it up
Grows flat on ground and grows wide
Comes up in one piece
Found in open area

Pincushion Moss - Photo (c) Arthur Chapman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
robinowski's ID: Pincushion Moss (Leucobryum glaucum)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Bristly Beard Lichen (Usnea hirta)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:34 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Very light in color
Grows on branches
Very frail
Dark brown base where attached to host branch
Found in open area

Beard Lichens - Photo (c) John D Reynolds, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by John D Reynolds
robinowski's ID: Beard Lichens (Genus Usnea)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:37 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Tall bush
Flaky brown bark
Thick veins in underside of leaves
Fruits still green
Waxy like texture to leaves
Found in open area

Northern Highbush Blueberry - Photo (c) Annkatrin Rose, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
robinowski's ID: Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense)

Observer

joe_c_nrs323

Date

July 5, 2024 06:41 PM EDT

Description

BIO323 Project
Waxy texture to leaves
Small ground plant
Leaves entire
Growing in single leaves next to decaying log
Found in damp understory

Canada Mayflower - Photo (c) Timothy Valentine, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
robinowski's ID: Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Observer

keri_b_nrs323

Date

June 6, 2024 05:27 PM EDT

Description

Alternate leaves, finely divided. Very small, white flowers in flat-topped corymbs. Each flower has 4-6 rays that are 3-toothed. Leaves lance-shaped in outline and finely dissected. 1-3’ high. Habit: dry sandy open field.

Common Yarrow - Photo (c) Steve Guttman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robinowski's ID: Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Deertongue (Dichanthelium clandestinum)

Observer

keri_b_nrs323

Date

June 11, 2024 06:03 PM EDT

Description

Broad entire leaves encircle the stem and taper to a point. Panicle flower with round spikelets. Growing in clusters 2-3ft high. Habit: grassy field.

Deertongue - Photo (c) bendingtree, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by bendingtree
robinowski's ID: Deertongue (Dichanthelium clandestinum)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)

Observer

keri_b_nrs323

Date

June 13, 2024 07:00 PM EDT

Description

Entire leaves with opposite arrangement. White tubular flowers in pairs. Inner surfaces of flowers, densely covered in canescence. Habit: edge of woods and open field.

Partridgeberry - Photo (c) Susan Elliott, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan Elliott
robinowski's ID: Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)
Added on August 2, 2024
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What

Black Swallow-Wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum)

Observer

keri_b_nrs323

Date

June 18, 2024 07:20 PM EDT

Description

Trailing vines with opposite, entire oblong leaves. Small black flowers with 5 regular parts and green centers in clusters below the pairs of leaves. Habit: roadside entangled in mugwort.

Black Swallow-Wort - Photo (c) Andrea Petrullo, all rights reserved, uploaded by Andrea Petrullo
robinowski's ID: Black Swallow-Wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum)
Added on August 2, 2024
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