Beach plum (Prunus maritima)

This shrub can be found along the Cob's way path in the Kanokolus bog preserve in Unity, ME. Prunus maritima is a woody shrub that can grow up to 12 feet, although it does not grow quite that large in Maine. Leaves are finely toothed and have fine hairs on the underside. They are most commonly found in sandy soils or near the coast. The beach plum is considered to be endangered in the state of Maine as the best suitable habitat is quite scarce. I chose to include this shrub as the pattern of the white pores on the reddish-brown bark stood out to me.