![]() ![]() This vine has characteristic long heart-shaped leaves which alternate as they ascend. This particular Wild Yamroot was found growing around the Honey Locust I just mentioned. The last picture shows the pinnately (and sometime bipinnately 4) leaves, which I had to take from a different Honey Locust that had its leaves a little closer to the ground. The leaves of Gleditsia triacanthos grow farther up, near the top of the tree. We’ll get to this vine in the next section. They are actually from a vine that wrapped its way around the thorns as it made its way up the tree. I also want to note that the leaves seen in the first picture aren’t from the Honey Locust. Well isn’t that a fun fact? The wood is tough enough to pierce you and has a history to prove it. Luckily as long as you don’t run full force into this tree you should be fine. It might interest you to know that these thorns have been used in animal traps, and as spear points throughout North American History 5. I wish I could tell you that these thorns, which have thorns growing on the thorns, were not dangerous, but then I would be lying. It’s easily identified by its thorns that look straight out of a horror movie. This mean-looking tree is known as a Honey Locust. Along with their abundance, their wood is strong, so these trees are often cut down to be used in furniture and other woodworking endevors 4. These trees are fairly common in North America, which would explain their name. These trees prefer to grow near wetlands, which is close to where I found them. However, the stems of these leaves are flat instead of round, this is a sign that you found a cottonwood tree. They form at the top of the plant, so it’s easy to see the blue petals poking out of neighboring wildflowers and grass.Īs you walk along the eastern prairie, you’ll notice three trees with alternate simple leaves. The flowers grow bilaterally in a cuplike structure with two smaller lobes on the top and three larger lobes on the bottom. I found this particular plant not far into the woodlands area of the park. ![]() Kalm’s Lobelia is a common fall flower in Ohio that is perfect for the wet areas of Deer Haven Park. Look at this beautiful blue flower! I had to stop and take a picture to share here. These claims may not even be true, but this hasn’t stopped people from trying. However, do this at your own risk as the effects are not very well studied, and some species are used more than others. This means you can put it in your tea to reduce pain and swelling, or if you want to avoid a UTI. Though not a powerful medicine, goldenrods are known to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects 2. The flowers, which grow in clusters on top of the plant, made for a beautiful spectacle as you looked across a sea of yellow.ĭid you know that species of goldenrod have been used in medicine? In fact, Solidago is Latin for “to heal” 2. I was amazed by the sheer amount of this plant in one place. These are by far the most numerous flowers in the park and can be found in the wetlands, prairie, and woodlands. ![]() The first and last wildflower you’ll see walking along the paths of Deer Haven Park is Solidago puberula. Map of Deer Haven Park with a key to indicate different ecosystems. ![]()
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