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Northern Maidenhair Fern,
Adiantum
pedatum
Leaves are three times compound (divided into leaflets, divided into more leaflets, and so on)
The Maidenhair Fern is an incredibly rare,
Endangered species
Prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic soil
Prefers full shade
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Cinnamon Fern,
Osmunda cinnamomea
Twice-compound leaves
Leaves grow from a rhizome beneath the ground
No scales on the leaf stalk
Found in wetlands, forest, swamps and marshes
Fruiting structure that appears bright green before turning cinnamon brown
1-3 feet tall
Thrives in shade
Wintergreen,
Gaultheria procumbens
Commonly found in forests, forest edges, meadows and woodlands
Contains medicinal properties; infused can aid with stomach discomfort and sore throats
Commercially used for chewing gum, candy and toothpaste
Classify as a ground cover
Edible berries used to replace any other type of berry in a baking recipe
Alternative, waxy green leaves
White, bell-shaped flowers
Cranberry,
Vaccinium vitis-ideae
Technically a shrub, this plant has a trailing growth pattern
Smooth, simple leaves
Leaves have an evergreen effect, lasting through winter
Grows on open ledges, baldfaces and open summits at mid to high elevations, and lower elevations in peatlands and boreal regions
Pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
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Prickly Dewberry,
Rubus flagellaris
Relative of blackberry, red raspberry and black raspberry
Trails on the ground, 6-12" in length
Often mistaken for poison ivy due to it's similar growth pattern and leaf shape
Flattened, trifoliate, dark green leaves
Short thorns from stem
Flowers and produces berries June-September
Found in forest margins, rocky outcrops, meadows and waterside thickets
Virginia Creeper,
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Despite it's native status, has a very aggressive growing habit
Palmate, compound leaves
Classified as a dense, woody vine
Can climb up to 40' at maturity
Very adaptable, thriving in sun or shade, dry or moist soils, a range of pH types, and even heavily-polluted urban environments
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