Download FLORA SPECIES ON THE KAYAK TRAIL Common Name (Scientific

FLORA SPECIES ON THE KAYAK TRAIL
Native Species: A species that is indigenous or endemic; they are adapted to their environment and thrive in that
particular ecosystem.
Non-native (Introduced) Species: A species that has been brought to their current location by humans; these
often become invasive.
Invasive Species: A species that is not native to the area whose introduction causes economic and/or
environmental harm or harm to human health.
Common Name
Native,
(Scientific Name) Nonnative,
or
Invasive
Species?
Common Reed
Non(Phragmites
native,
australis)
Invasive
Pickerelweed
(Pontederia
cordata)
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Fun Fact
This plant
excludes native
marsh plants,
reducing both
plant and
animal
diversity. This
degrades the
marsh habitat.
Native
Attractive to
wood ducks and
black ducks.
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Blue Flag Iris
(Iris versicolor)
Native
Common
Marshmallow
(Althaea
officinalis)
Native
Hummingbirds
are attracted to
this flower. This
flower is in
bloom between
May-June, a
very short
amount of time.
Retrieved from The Nanticoke by Tom Horton
The roots of this
plant were
actually used to
make
marshmallows!
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Wild Rice
(Zazinia
2aquatica)
Nonnative,
Invasive
Important
source of food
for birds,
including redwinged
blackbirds
Black Needlerush
(Juncus
roemerianus)
Native
Back in the day,
these were used
for sewing
needles
Loblolly Pine
(Pinus taeda)
Native
This is the most
important
timber species
in the Southeast
Blackgum (Nyssa
sylvatica)
Native
This tree
reestablishes
well in erosionprone areas
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Green Ash
(Fraxinus
pennsylvanica)
Native
Red Maple (Acer
rubrum)
Native
This tree can be
planted and
used as a
windbreaker in
areas with high
wind energy
Retrieved from plants.usda.gov
This tree loses
its leaves in the
fall and creates
red foilage
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Arrow Arum
(Peltandra
virginica)
Native
These plants
deflect wave
energy, acting
as a buffer for
shoreline. Their
roots also trap
sediment to
reduce erosion.
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Wax Myrtle
(Myrica cerifera)
Native
The berries of
this plant can be
melted down
and used to
make candles
Swamp Bay
(Persea palustris)
Native
These leaves
have the aroma
of bay leaves
that are used in
cooking
Golden Ragwort
(Senecio aureus)
Native
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These plants are
deer resistant
and are
attractive to
butterflies
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Blackberry
(Rubus fruticosus)
Native
The flowers of
this plant have
both male and
female organs.
Retrieved from The Nanticoke by Tom Horton
Spatterdock
(Nuphar advena)
Native
Sweetbay
Magnolia
(Magnolia
virginiana)
Native
These are
commonly
known as pond
lilies
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The flowers on
this tree have a
vanilla scent
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Pink Lady Slipper
(Cypripedium
acaule)
Native
This plant has
only two leaves
and takes a long
time to grow.
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Fetterbush
(Lyonia lucida)
Native
This plant is not
poisonous, but
its sap can
cause irritation
to the skin.
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Broadleaf
Arrowhead
(Sagittaria
latifolia)
Native
These plants
have starchy
rhizomes called
“duck potatoes.”
Native
Americans often
ate these duck
potatoes.
Retrieved from The Nanticoke by Tom Horton
Northern Sea Oats Native
(Chasmanthium
latifolium)
Seed heads
turns purplish
bronze from
green in late
summer.
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Common
Winterberry
Holly (Ilex
verticillata)
Native
This is a host
plant for several
species of
moths
including:
Pawpaw Sphinx,
Melsheimer’s
Sack-bearer,
and Skiff.
Primrose
Native
(Primula vulgaris)
These are also
referred to as
“sun-drops” for
their bright
yellow color.
Retrieved from The Nanticoke by Tom Horton
Crimson-eyed
Rosemallow
(Hibiscus
palustris)
Native
This plant is
often called
“hibiscus.”
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Water Parsnip
(Sium suave)
Native
These have a
similar
appearance to
the poisonous
Water Hemlock.
Retrieved from The Nanticoke by Tom Horton
White Fringe Tree Native
(Chionanthus
virginicus)
This can also be
called “Oldman’s-beard.”
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Pink Azalea
(Rhododendron
periclymenoides)
Native
This plant’s
leaves are
poisonous to
both humans
and animals.
Honey from
these flowers
also may be
toxic.
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Woolgrass
(Scirpus
cyperinus)
Native
Host plant for
Dion Skipper (a
moth).
Retrieved from plant.usda.gov
Tickseed
NonSunflower (Bidens native
aristosa)
This plant
flowers from
August to
October.
Retrieved from The Nanticoke by Tom Horton
Turk’s Cap Lily
(Lilium
superbum)
Native
The tallest of
American lilies!
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Japanese
Honeysuckle
(Lonicera
japonica)
Nonnative,
Invasive
These have
orange/yellow
and white
flowers that
have a sweet
nectar that is
edible
Cardinal Flower
(Lobelia
cardinalis)
Native
Can tolerate a
wide soil pH
range, making it
easy to grow
and thrive.
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Golden Club
(Orontium
aquaticum)
Native
After flowering,
the flower
stems arch over
so that the
flowering tip is
completely
under water
during fruit
production.
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