Southern Appalachian Low Mountain Seepage Fen Summer-Fall 2018 (RBM) |
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Late August 2018 |
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Pink Tickseed (Coreopsis rosea) |
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This species is uncommon or endangered in many areas. |
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It is typically more common in coastal regions than here in the mountains. |
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Unlike most Coreopsis species, the ray florets are pink instead of yellow. |
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Pink Tickseed in habitat |
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Pale Meadow Beauty (Rhexia mariana) |
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New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) |
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Sunflower (Helianthus sp.) |
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Drumheads, aka Cross-leaf Milkwort (Polygala cruciata) |
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Milkwort in habitat |
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Sand Bean (Strophostyles umbellata) |
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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) going to seed |