Swamp Findings

1) Swamp Smartweed

(Polygonales, Polygonaceae, Polygonum L.,

P. hydropiperoides L.)

-small, white flowers on a tall stalk

-alternate, spade shaped leaves

-lightly haired leaves

-jointed stem

2) Wood Frog

(Anura, Ranidae,

Rana, R. sylvatica)

-black mask on their face

-this one is almost black, with white lines on side of face

-depends on multiple habitats (ie. woodlands, ponds, and swamps)

3) Acadian Flycatcher

(Passeriformes, Tyrannidae, Empidonax,

E. virescens)

-breed in deciduous forests near water

-olive colored upperparts, wings are darker olive, chest is splashed with olive color

-white eye ring

-very distinctive song

4) Black Ash

(Scrophulariales, Oleaceae, Fraxinus L., F. nigra Marsh)

-medium sized deciduous tree

-opposite leaves, leaflets not stalked

-grey, thick and corky bark

-most common to swamps

5) Jewelweed

(Geraniales, Bals

aminaceae, Impatiens L., I. capensis L.)

-usually grows near water

-has small,yellow flowers

-small, bushy plant

-paired, elliptical, coarsely toothed leaves

6) Turkey Tail Fungus

(Polyporales, Polyporaceae, Trametes,

T. versicolor)

-common mushroom that can be found throughout the world

-has a variety of different colors

-top has zones of different colors, underside has pores

-is edible; sometimes used for medicinal purposes

7) Black Willow

(Salicales, Salicaceae, Salix L., S. nigra Marsh)

-alternate, simple and long, thin leaves

-you can brew a tea from the bark

-don't tend to get very tall

8) Slippery Elm

(Urticales, Ulmaceae, Ulmus L., U. rubra Muhl)

-has red in the bark when you cut it open

-smallish tree, not affected by dutch elm disease

-alternate, heavily toothed leaves

-bark used for a variety for a number of medicinal purposes