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Oaks (Genus Quercus)Observer
spacefattyDescription
In an unmaintained but disturbed plot of overgrowth. Industrial part of the city. Near old train tracks and among a mix of invasive species and natives.
Soil is on the sandier poorer side - but this lil guy is right near a ditch that cuts through and is frequently very sloppy/muddy and filled with larger marsh species like rushes (Juncaceae).
It's been cut back at least once, but now extends above 6 feet. Earlier this year it was under that height.
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Pinxter Flower (Rhododendron periclymenoides)Observer
ljfekontanisDescription
The only one in those woods.
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Eastern Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus ssp. zibethicus)Observer
dongminsungDescription
Confirm?
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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Observer
ljfekontanisDescription
The only such sapling I could find in these woods.
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Water Oak (Quercus nigra)Observer
ljfekontanisDescription
A smaller tree, perhaps 8-10' tall. Located within a stand of Sassafras and Redbud at a T intersection of two trails. Sassafras is between the Water Oak and the trail. About 5' in the woods off the trail, the branches are visible from the trail. Unlikely to have been planted.
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American Century Plant (Agave americana)Observer
ljfekontanisDescription
Very large plants. I have seen some up to 10' in breadth with stalks reaching the same in height. They seem to be more common near the shores.
