Plants of Garrison Creek Trail
Plants of the Garrison Creek Trail
kyleti — Sat, 07/18/2009 - 11:43As a fun Sabbath project, I've been trying to photograph and identify various plants along the nature trail behind our housing development. Obviously many of the plants aren't all that exciting. In fact this could probably be relabeled, "Common Weeds of College Place". But I'm learning fun things about plants in the process.
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
kyleti — Sat, 07/18/2009 - 12:29Rapidly spreading vine with sticky leaves and seed pods. Produces small white flowers. One of the inspirations for the creation of Velcro.
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
kyleti — Sat, 07/18/2009 - 12:28| Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) | |
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Large bush with small bluish white berries. |
Wild Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
kyleti — Sat, 07/18/2009 - 12:25| Wild Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) | |
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Tall 5' to 6' in height. Each plant produces multiple purple flowers. These flowers are unique due to long spines that grow up around the flower. Prefers sunny areas. |
Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
kyleti — Sat, 07/18/2009 - 11:45| Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) | |
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Tall 5' to 6' in height. Produces velvety leaves and yellow flowers. Prefers sunny areas. |
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