Tag Archives: DuPont State Forest

Rock Quarry Road – September 5, 2025

Posted on September 7, 2025 by WCBC

A new walk for us and a great opportunity to check out different Lespedeza and Eupatorium species. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. … Continue reading →

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Sky Valley Road – August 15, 2025

Posted on August 18, 2025 by WCBC

Well, at least loads of rain means the dust was washed off the plants and they looked in great shape. We also completed the trip and lunch before the obligatory afternoon thunderstorms. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every … Continue reading →

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Wintergreen Falls – June 9 & 13, 2025

Posted on June 19, 2025 by WCBC

Well, we didn’t make it to the waterfall. In fact, we didn’t quite get to the former shortcut trail before the heavens opened and the forest road became a gushing creek! Fortunately we visited the meadow first and found some … Continue reading →

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Happy Families – Taxodiaceae to Xyridaceae

Posted on April 2, 2025 by WCBC

This winter we’ve been categorizing plants in our database by family. The final post is plants in the Taxodiaceae (Conifer), Theaceae (Tea), Theliaceae (a family of mosses), Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern), Thuidiaceae (a family of mosses), Tiliaceae (Linden), Typhaceae (Bullrush), Ulmaceae (Elm), Umbilicariaceae (a … Continue reading →

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Happy Families – Scapaniaceae to Symplocaceae

Posted on March 29, 2025 by WCBC

This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Scapaniaceae (a family of Liverworts),  Schizaeaceae (Curlygrass or Comb Fern),  Scrophulariaceae (Figwort), Selaginellaceae (Spike-moss), Simaroubaceae (Quassia), Smilacaceae (Greenbriar), Solanaceae (Nightshade),  Sparganiaceae (Bur-reed), Sphagnaceae … Continue reading →

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