arthur_haines's Identifications
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Grapeferns (Genus Sceptridium)Observer
kaomandDescription
I thought this was just S. dissectum, but wondering now because very lush and green at mid-December, and leaflets are blunt and rounded. We are not "supposed" to have S. oneidense on Nantucket, but it's known on Martha's Vineyard. Mesic (tupelo Nyssa sylvatica) woods. No fertile fronds.
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Grapeferns (Genus Sceptridium)Observer
kaomandDescription
I thought this was just S. dissectum, but wondering now because very lush and green at mid-December, and leaflets are blunt and rounded. We are not "supposed" to have S. oneidense on Nantucket, but it's known on Martha's Vineyard. Mesic (tupelo Nyssa sylvatica) woods. No fertile fronds.
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Grapeferns (Genus Sceptridium)Observer
kaomandDescription
Another individual in mixed deciduous to wet woods that appeared to be S. oneidense. Comments welcome--I'm trying to get a good grasp on this species as we have lots of S. dissectum at the same site, and only a few scattered individuals that have blunt upper/terminal leaflets and appear to fit S. oneidense.
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New England Hawkweed (Hieracium sabaudum)Observer
francevonmDescription
Came in on new-house fill.
H. sabaudum confirmed by Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust.
Non-native w. invasive tendencies, says Go Botany.
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Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)Observer
chaffeemonellDescription
Leaf margins toothed (vs wavy), and fruits on the ends of stems. https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/celastrus/scandens/
Observation made in Martin Burns WMA, but exact location is obscured, as the species is endangered in MA.
Habitat: Dry, rocky area on the edge of the woods.
Photos 3-7 taken on 10/4/20.
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