Sunday, January 28, 2007

Japanese Stiltgrass


This is Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), also sometimes called Nepalese Browntop. Notice the distinctive reflective stripe.
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The "Wings" that Give Winged Euonymus Its Name

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Burning Bush


Euonymus alatus is called Burning Bush or Winged Euonymus. This shows its brilliant fall color. Unfortunately, it spreads like wildfire in our woodlands and takes over the understory if given the chance.
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Saturday, January 27, 2007

A Wisteria Seedling

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More Wisteria Jungle


There is a tree hidden under all this Chinese Wisteria (I think).
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Wineberry

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More Wisteria Jungle

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Wisteria Jungle

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Multiflora Rose

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More English Ivy


The English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a bad invasive. the Virginia Creeper (different-looking leaves up top) is a good native vine.
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An Invasives Nightmare


This "jungle" consists largely of Chinese Wisteria, English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle, Porcelainberry, and Multiflora Rose.
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English Ivy

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