We had a small GPCA group do some species monitoring and site management planning here.   The primary species that we checked was Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata); this may be the only population remaining in Georgia.   The population has expanded since I last checked it two years ago.   These plants were just beginning to come into bloom, but there were many other fall flowers in bloom. September 11, 2024:

Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata), just beginning to bloom.

Cardinal Flower   (Lobelia cardinalis) There were several large groupings along the creek.

Hog Peanut   (Amphicarpaea bracteata)

Great Blue Lobelia   (Lobelia siphilitica)

Large Joro spider   (Trichonephila clavata) Unfortunately we're seeing more and more of this invasive species here.

Whitelip Snail Either the Eastern Whitelip (Neohelix albolabris), or Whitelip Globe Snail (Mesodon thyroidus).

White Turtlehead   (Chelone glabra)

Southern Lobelia   (Lobelia amoena)

New York Ironweed   (Vernonia noveboracensis)

Ironweed - close-up

Tall Thistle   (Cirsium altissimum)

Pale Meadow Beauty   (Rhexia mariana)

Boneset   (Eupatorium species)

Orange Jewelweed   (Impatiens capensis)

Sneezeweed   (Helenium autumnale)

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