Native or Introduced? A plants tour of Carter Park

Do you ever wonder what the plants are as you walk along the paths of Carter Park? This tour will help you identify them as you go and help you know what is native and what is not.

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Native or Introduced? A plants tour of Carter Park

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio 45034, United States

Created By: Anne Livingston

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Planting native plants is a great way to help your local ecosystem. They support the pollinators, animals and soil ecosystems that keep our ecosystem in balance. On this tour, you can learn to recognize what those plants are and take what you know back to your own yard.


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Native or Introduced? NATIVE! If you look to your left, you will notice a tall tree with teardrop shaped leaves. The leaves have serrated edges. This is an American Elm tree and it is one of three common elm trees found in the area. Those ... Read more
Native or Introduced? INTRODUCED Make sure you are looking at the ground for this one. This common weed is native to Europe and Asia, but now grows all over Ohio. It has small purple flowers and the leaves vary from green at the base to dee... Read more
Native or Introduced? INTRODUCED and INVASIVE! You will see this plant growing on your left, although now that you can recognize it you will also notice it growing in many places throught the park! The multiflora rose can be beautiful, but ... Read more
Native or Introduced? NATIVE The Eastern Red Cedar is the most common evergreen conifer found in the state! It grows predominantly right here in southwestern Ohio where the alkaline soil helps it thrive. It grows where few other woody plant... Read more
Native or Introduced? INTRODUCED and INVASIVE The Autumn Olive was introduced to the United States in 1830 and was planted widely as an ornamental. Birds and mammals help to distribute the seeds and the plant is now invasive. it can degrade... Read more
Native or Introduced? INTRODUCED and INVASIVE! Garlic mustard is prolific and problematic in this area of Ohio and many other locations across the United States. You will find it growing 1-2 feet high on the left side of the trail. It has h... Read more
Native or Introduced? NATIVE There are silver maple trees to on both sides of the trail in this spot. They are beautiful trees that are native to Ohio and, in fact, it is one of the most common trees in the United States. It has one of th... Read more
Native or Introduced? NATIVE! The Mayapple is native to Ohio and colonized by rhizomes which means many plants can spring from a single root. It forms a single blossom like flower under the leaf which then develops into an edible golden-yel... Read more
Native or Introduced? NATIVE! Wild onions are highly recognizable due to their pungent aroma. They look very similar to the green onions that you buy at the supermarket. You will be able to see them growing low to the ground. They are surro... Read more
Native or Introduced? INTRODUCED and INVASIVE! Although the honeysuckle is ubiquitous in our area, it was actually introduced from Asia to be used as an ornamental shrub. It quickly reproduced and has proliferated the entire region. It can ... Read more
Native or Introduced? INTRODUCED Red Clover is one of many introduced species of clover in the state of Ohio. Many people with seasonal allergies are sensistive to its pollen. It's blooms are a bright purple but occasionally you will find a... Read more

 

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