Steven Daniel

Golden club from a Tompkins Co. population that is rumored to have been introduced in a natural area.

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Water smartweed in bloom in Monroe Co. NY

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The seeds from the inconspicuous flowers stick to everything, helping to distribute the plants.

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The distinctive shaped leaves appear compound at first glance, but they are not. Taken in Maryland.

Read more about The distinctive shaped leaves appear compound at first glance, but they are not. Taken in Maryland.

Not all fruits are in clusters of 4. Taken in Virginia.

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Rhizomatous habit of Virginia chain fern. (Burlington Co. NJ)

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Note rounder leaves on this plant from Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

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Note the hairs and leaf shape. (Warren Co. NY)

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Smooth violet still has hairs, but the leaves are more glabrous than downy. (Cayuga Co. NY)

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Note that the middle lobe of the leaf is pointed. Taken in Cattaraugus County, NY

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