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Plants have specific structures that help them survive, grow and produce more plants. There are distinct environments in the world that support different types of plants.
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Oconee Bells | The Cove Forest

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Oconee Bells | The Cove Forest
(Shortia galacifolia) A small evergreen species related to galax with white flowers produced in March. It was discovered ty the French botanist Andre Michaux in 1787 growing at the confluence of the...
Mayapple | The Cove Forest

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Mayapple | The Cove Forest
(Podophyllum peltatum) This widespread herb forms dense carpets on the forest floor in early spring. Single large white flowers with yellow centers hang down beneath the large umbrella-like leaves...
Large-Flowered Trillium | The Cove Forest

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Large-Flowered Trillium | The Cove Forest
Trilliums are easily recognized by having a single whorl of three leaves and one conspicuous flower. The large white flowers of this species are initially white but change to pink as the flower ages...
Jack in the Pulpit | The Cove Forest

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Jack in the Pulpit | The Cove Forest
This unusual plant produces one or two leaves, each of which is divided into three leaflets. A cluster of tiny flowers is produced at the base of the striped tubular structure (called a spathe) that...
Christmas Fern | The Cove Forest

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Christmas Fern | The Cove Forest
(Polystichum acrostichoides) This evergreen fern commonly occurs in moist sites including ravines and rocky slopes. Only the leaves emerge above ground - the stem is underground. Like all ferns, it...
Canada Violet | The Cove Forest

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Canada Violet | The Cove Forest
(Viola canadensis) This relatively tall violet with heart-shaped leaves is frequently encountered in cove forests. It produces many white flowers that fade to purple with age. Often found in clumps...
Bloodroot | The Cove Forest

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Bloodroot | The Cove Forest
(Sanguinaria Canadensis) Bloodroot is one of the first plants to bloom in spring. Only one flower and one leaf is produced per plant. The large white flower opens in the day and closes at night. The...
Dutchman's Pipe | The Cove Forest

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Dutchman's Pipe | The Cove Forest
Although it might sometimes look like a tangled shrub, the woody wine has large heart-shaped leaves and small flowers that look like an old-time smoking pipe, hence the common name. Toxins in the...
Maple Leaf Viburnum | The Cove Forest

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Maple Leaf Viburnum | The Cove Forest
(Viburnum acerifolium) This small clump-forming shrub that has three-lobed leaves that resemble maple leaves, hence the common name. Maple-leaf viburnum has showy clusters of white flowers that give...
Spice Bush | The Cove Forest

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Spice Bush | The Cove Forest
(Lindera benzoin) This upright deciduous shrub occurs along streams and in rich moist woods. It produces dense clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring and bright red berry-like fruits in the...