Included in this key are only those species found in the area surveyed at Buttermilk Falls State Park.

 

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Vascular Plants of the Gorge at
Buttermilk Falls State Park (Ithaca, NY)

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Plants with tiny yellow florets aggregated into
dense, compact clusters called "flower heads".
All of the florets lack rays or ray-like ligules.
Stems are well developed with evident leaves.
The plant's sap is clear (not milky white).
Composite Family
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Tall beggar-ticks
( Bidens frondosa ) 		 
   
Pilewort
( Erechtites hieraciifolius )		  
   

 

 

 

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