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Eastern Hemlock-Spruce (Tsuga canadensis)Observer
jlundholmDescription
Krummholz hemlock on open shrub barrens (Duncan's Cove nature reserve, Duncan's cove side); hemlock is unusual in this context; coastal barrens krumholz trees around Halifax are usually spruce or tamarack.
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Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana)Observer
threepogoniasDescription
A “naturally” occurring sapling seeded in from a row of old planted trees close by. The cone photo is from the planted trees, for reference. Note the long needles that radiate around the stem. Lots of odd conifers planted in this area, which was reportedly a nursery many decades ago.
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Shriver's Frilly Orchid (Platanthera shriveri)Observer
kuedaDescription
Beautiful little orchid. My friend Shifty told me they're common along the AT. Go fig.
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Beach Plum (Prunus maritima)Observer
derekyorksDescription
Very fragrant, just one seen at this inland site with Sandy soils
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Didymella macrostomaObserver
joekunkDescription
Large area of Scarborough River Sanctuary field populated with Creeping Thistle, Cirsium arvense, leaves bleached by Phoma macrostoma. Duplicated from thistle ID.
