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Diamond Willow (Salix planifolia)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Salix planifolia is a deciduous shrub known for its lance-shaped leaves and slender, flexible branches.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped, with serrated margins.
Flowers: The plant produces inconspicuous catkins.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including swamps and along stream banks.
Distribution: Diamond willow is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found in marshy areas
Black-fruited Clearweed (Pilea fontana)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Pilea fontana is a herbaceous perennial known for its opposite leaves and inconspicuous flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are opposite, somewhat translucent, and have a distinctive lance-shaped appearance.
Flowers: The plant produces small, greenish flowers that are not showy.
Fruit: It bears small, black, round fruits.
Habitat: It is commonly found in shaded woodlands and moist areas.
Distribution: Black-fruited clearweed is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found near crick
Hairy Woodmint (Blephilia hirsuta)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Blephilia hirsuta is a herbaceous perennial known for its square stems, opposite leaves, and clusters of tubular flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are opposite, toothed, and have a slightly hairy texture.
Flowers: The plant produces tubular, two-lipped, purple to pinkish flowers in dense clusters.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and meadows.
Distribution: Hairy wood mint is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found near crick
Purple-Stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Symphyotrichum puniceum is a herbaceous perennial known for its purple to reddish stems and clusters of daisy-like flowers.
Stems: The stems are purple to reddish, providing the plant’s common name.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and alternate along the stem.
Flowers: The plant produces daisy-like flowers with purple to pinkish-purple petals and yellow centers.
Habitat: It is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including meadows and woodlands.
Distribution: Purple-stem aster is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Found in woodland edges
Panicled Aster (Symphyotrichum lanceolatum)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is a herbaceous perennial known for its panicles of white to pale lavender flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and alternate along the stem.
Flowers: The plant produces panicles of daisy-like flowers with white to pale lavender petals and yellow centers.
Habitat: It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and open woodlands.
Distribution: White panicle aster is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found near crick
Fringed Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Epilobium ciliatum is a perennial herb known for its slender stems and clusters of pink to lavender flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and have finely toothed margins.
Flowers: The plant produces clusters of small, pink to lavender, four-petaled flowers.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including stream banks and marshes.
Distribution: Northern willowherb is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found near crick
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Lythrum salicaria is a tall, herbaceous perennial known for its spikes of magenta to purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and opposite along the stem.
Flowers: The plant produces tall spikes of magenta to purple, six-petaled flowers.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including marshes and pond edges.
Distribution: Purple loosestrife is native to Europe and Asia but has become invasive in North America.
Occurrence
A few plants down near crick. Not as invasive as touted
Lake Darner (Aeshna eremita)
Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata)
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Pedicularis lanceolata is a herbaceous perennial known for its toothed, lance-shaped leaves and spikes of tubular flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped with serrated edges.
Flowers: The plant produces spikes of tubular, two-lipped flowers that can vary in color from pink to purple.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including bogs and marshes.
Distribution: Swamp lousewort is native to North America.
Occurrence
In wet areas


















