Private Arboretum and Natural History Collection
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Small shrub/tree with zig-zag growth on stiff woody branches. Produces small edible plums. Leaves have glands on the leaf stalk which differentiates it from the American Plum.
Occurrence
Found in various places on the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Rounded leaves alternating up the stem. Bell-shaped flowers hang underneath and develop into blue berries
Occurrence
Found throughout the wooded areas
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Clusters of white flowers in the leaf axils – distinct deeply cut leaves.
Occurrence
Found in prairie section
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Crowded globe shaped clusters of white flowers on long leaning stems with 3-way compound leaves that are alternate on the stem.
Occurrence
Found in prairie section
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Herbaceous vine with three lobed leaves
Occurrence
Found sporadically throughout the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Small shrub with white flower clusters in spring and orangish red berries in fall
Occurrence
Found sporadically on property – particularly in old fence lines.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Medium tall grass with distinct seed head – that is like a bottle brush
Occurrence
Surprisingly found in wooded areas or woods edges.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Small shrub – about the same height as the surrounding grass. Pink flowers with styles protruding out past the petals
Occurrence
Widespread in most grassy areas.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Delicate rounded lobed leaves with a silvery color. Flowers are pink – heart shaped with a “drop” hanging below the point.
Occurrence
Accidentally introduced into the fern outcropping
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Small shrub which forms colonies. Has white pads of flowers in the spring and greenish grey berries in the fall.
Occurrence
Widespread throughout the property