Steven Daniel

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

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

Myrtle spreads into dense stands in both shade and sun, here in Cayuga Co. NY

Read more about Myrtle spreads into dense stands in both shade and sun, here in Cayuga Co. NY

Showy fruit of hobblebush in Franklin Co. NY

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Flowers attract pollinators in Quebec, Canada

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Tall ironweed looks very similar to NY Ironweed - check ID features carefully. Taken in Florida

Read more about Tall ironweed looks very similar to NY Ironweed - check ID features carefully. Taken in Florida

Brilliant color and attractive to pollinators. Very similar to V. gigantea. Taken in Maryland

Read more about Brilliant color and attractive to pollinators. Very similar to V. gigantea. Taken in Maryland