Appalachian Cove (S.C.)

Once used as a fortified blockhouse and an Indian trading post, this building and the nearby Richard's House, built in 1805, survived from a time when these foothills were part of the Indian frontier. The Richard's House is believed to be the first brick house in northwestern South Carolina. It served as a stagecoach stop in the early 1800's and is listed on the National Historic Register. The scenic Station Cove Falls is located down a 1 mile hiking trail. The variety of flora and fauna of this area are typical of the Appalachian Mountains.

Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 5
Episode 11

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In the same stop, Rudy and Jim talk about the plants growing on a nearby rock: moss, Walking Fern, and another Canada Violet. On a nearby tree, Rudy and Jim find a cocoon of a Large Silkworm Moth.
Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 6
Episode 12

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The constant stream of mist coming from the waterfall at this next stop affects the variety of plants found here. The mountain, like the forest, is ancient, and the waterfall continues to wear away...
Yellowroot | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Yellowroot | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Yellowroot: • Xanthorhiza simplicissima • Small branched shrub that usually grows in colonies • Underground stem • Roots and inner bark of stem are yellow • Roots produce a strong odor and taste...
Witch Hazel | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Witch Hazel | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Hamamelidaceae virginiana • Deciduous • Grows in clusters • Narrow, strap-shaped, yellow petals • Grows up to 25 feet high • Capsular fruit flowers in October • Foliage turns yellow in the fall •...