Private Arboretum and Natural History Collection
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Waxy, somewhat fuzzy oval leaves on an unbranched stem. Pink flower clusters are very fragrant. Later giving way to pods with cottony seeds.
Occurrence
Found throughout the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
White flat clusters of flowers on top of fern-like lacy foliage
Occurrence
Found throughout the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Bluish stems and blue berries.
Occurrence
Found in wooded areas of the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
A single daisy-like white flower very early in the spring followed by a single lobed leaf which persists through summer in the woods.
Occurrence
Found in all the wooded areas of the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Also known as “dolls eyes” because of the white berries that have a black dot in the middle.
Occurrence
Found in various places on the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Purplish-red flower clusters. Grows in swampy areas. May be confused with swamp milk weed.
Occurrence
Found in low marshy areas
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Resembles milkweed with hanging clusters of pink bell-shaped flowers
Occurrence
Found in various places in grassy areas
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Grows in patches. Large yellow flowers with a more yellow than brown center.
Occurrence
Found on wood edges – especially around the brush islands
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Stalkless flowers in leaf axils. Leaves are simple and surround the stem.
Occurrence
Found sporadically in grassy areas on the property
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Flowers with 1 inch wide yellow flowers in mid-late summer. Elongated seed capsules persist through winter.
Occurrence
Found spread through grassy areas on the property