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Black Rock Moss | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Black Rock Moss | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Genus Lycopodium Succulent herb Primary moss in succession Rose pink star-like flowers Four petaled flowers in terminal clusters Contains distinct stem with simple leaves Oblong glaucous leaves Fruit...
Rhododendron | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Rhododendron | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Rhododendron maximum Reaches maximum height of 50 feet Evergreen Leaves are green on top with silver on the bottom Large red, pink or white, bell-shaped flowers, often with brown spots Lives along...
Redbud | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Redbud | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Circis canadensis • Also called Judas Tree • Commonly-grown ornamental tree • Often flowers simultaneously with Dogwoods • Member of the Pea family • Grows from 20 to 40 feet with a trunk 10 to 12...
Pennywort | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Pennywort | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Pennywort: • Obolaria virginica • Southern woodland perennial • Common name reflects coin-like appearance • Low, fleshy plant with tiny white or purple flowers that grow in groups of 3 • Long, thick...
Mayapple | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Mayapple | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Podophyllum peltatum • Woodland perennial • Excellent ground cover • Looks like tiny umbrellas • Lobed leaves • Either single or double stalked; double, v-shaped stalk is uncommon • Underground stems...
Louswort | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Louswort | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Pedicularis canadensis • Member of the Snapdragon family • Semi-parasitic plant that gets some nourishment from other plant roots • Also called Wood Betony • Hairy plant with tubular, 2-lipped flowers...
Jack in the Pulpit | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Jack in the Pulpit | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Arisaema triphyllum • Common perennial scattered throughout southern Appalachia • Usually found near waterfalls • Nicknamed Indian Trump • Three large leaves radiate from top of stalk • Flower is...
Green Frog | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Green Frog | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
• Color varies from brown to green • Protective coloration • Adult male has bright yellow throat • Dorsolateral ridges end on body not reaching groin • Center of the eardrum (tympanum) is elevated •...