Part 2~A Visit to Congaree National Park, located near Columbia, South Carolina. Plan a visit to this amazing place soon!
Congaree National Park Boardwalk
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
White Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma) has prickly hairs that can cause an itchy rash.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) has a swollen trunk and grows only where water is plentiful. Moss and a water line show water levels from previous floods.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Switch Cane (Arundinaria tecta )
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Opossum Tracks
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Woodpecker Holes on a Dead Snag
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Trees growing in the swamp will have a wide base to support the trees in wet soils.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Fiery Searcher Beetle (Calosoma scrutator)
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Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum species)
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American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
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Shelf Fungi
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Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis)
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Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
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Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua)
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Patridgeberry (Mitchella repens)
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Muscadine Vine (Muscadinia rotundifolia)
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Marsh Seedbox (Ludwigia palustris)
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Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
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Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus)
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Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) and Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica)
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Bird Nest
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Congaree National Park Forest
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Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor)
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Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
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Bald Cypress Knees (Taxodium distichum)
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Tree Burl
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Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) Tree Roots
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
