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Note the white bristle on leaf tips. (Taken in Jefferson Co, NY)

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Selaginella rupestris mat in Jefferson Co. NY

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The white seed heads are both distinctive and especially attractive in back-lighting. (Orange Co. NY)

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Detail of early saxifrage flowers in Monroe County, NY.

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Early saxifrage in Monroe County, NY.

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The pitcher plant flower gets much taller than the pitchers. (Quebec)

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Shiny leaves and flowers of fragrant sumac, taken at Misery Bay, Manitoulin Island Ontario CA

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Notice the hairy leaves and funnel texture of early azalea, taken in Cattaraugus County, NY

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Great laurel can be sprawling, or up to 10' here. Much taller in southern states. (Steuben Co. NY)

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Distinctive leaves of chestnut oak in West Rock Ridge State Park, CT

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