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Wild Geranium

This plant has developed a way to shoot the seeds into the air, and once they land, they "WALK" across the ground to find a good spot to germinate. Really.

Witches Butter

Many of these jelly mushrooms are edible, but look at this thing: would you want to eat THIS?
White snow fungus on branch

Snow Fungus

I just love the common name of this fungus, probably because I really love snow.

Reishi

This was one of the first mushrooms I spotted here and I had NO IDEA what on earth it was. Turns out, it's kinda cool!
red columbine flowers

Eastern Columbine

Not to be a downer, but since 1999 there's really only one thing I think of when I see the word "Columbine". This beautiful plant is helping change that!
snakeskin liverwort detail

Snakeskin Liverwort

In medieval times those that ascribed to the Doctrine of Signatures thought the liver-shape of this plant meant it was useful in treating liver ailments. It's not. But it's still cool.
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