Poison Ivy/ Oak, is probably the most important plant to identify and its everywhere. If you jump the rail at OG to go look at Cisteen, you will trudge thru plenty of it. Staying on the trails and you probably OK.
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Poison Ivy/ Oak, is probably the most important plant to identify and its everywhere. If you jump the rail at OG to go look at Cisteen, you will trudge thru plenty of it. Staying on the trails and you probably OK.
While were on the subject, hikers can check this out.http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view/pictures.html If it links.
Where poison ivy may be distinctive and cause aversion,the other species found on the trail give WSPSSP its uniqueness. The state bought the park,not because of the springs and cave system,but the stand of Florida Maples. At the Advanced Skills workshop August 20th we will doing guided trips on the trail with forestry educator,and the area will come alive.
We have quite a few people who have sponsored a panel,but haven't designated anything specifically. Therefore,Hornbeam,disturbance and secondary succession,palmetto,american holly,red buckeye,pignut hickory,snags as habitat,live oak,laurel oak,grapevines,and loblolly pine. Some pretty cool stuff is available