APG II revised the parasitic plant families that included the former Viscaceae (Loranthaceae) into the Santalaceae. These plants are hemiparasitic herbs, shrubs and trees. … [Read more...] about Santalaceae – Mistletoe Family
Angiosperms: Dicotyledons
Acer rubrum L. – Red Maple
Dicotyledon Order: Sapinales Family: Sapindaceae Acer rubrum L., Red Maple Synonymy: Acer rubrum L. var. drummondii (H & A) Sarg.; Acer rubrum L. v. trilobum K. Koch Origin: Native, eastern North America Habit: Deciduous tree Range: Statewide; VR, HL P, CP-N and S Frequency: Common Rank/Status: G5, S4/5; none Wetland Status: FAC; FACW (PL) Flowering & Reproduction: Late March - Early Aril, two seeded sumara mature May to Jume Comments: A common native … [Read more...] about Acer rubrum L. – Red Maple
Quercus rubra L. – Red Oak
Order: Fagales Family: Fagaceae Quercus rubra L., Red Oak Synonymy: Quercus rubra L. var. rubra; Quercus rubra L. var. borealis (Michaux f.) Farw.; Quercus ambigua Michaux f.; Quercus borealis Michaux f.; Quercus rubra L. var. ambigua (Michaux f.) Houba; Quercus borealis Michaux var. maximum (Marshall) Sarg. Lower Taxa: current listings provide no lower taxa Origin: Native, eastern North America Habit: Dedicuous broadleaf tree; >100' tall Habitat: Upland forests, not … [Read more...] about Quercus rubra L. – Red Oak