Sara’s Scavenger Hunt

Character

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Ilex verticillata

Common Winterberry

Lenticel: A pour on the stem that is an adaptation for getting air into the stem. Resembles a dot or line.

Found growing in the Chadwick Learning Gardens outside of Howlett Hall, Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, on October 1, 2014.

 

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Rose

Hypanthium: Sepals and petals fused at the base. Often found in plants of the Rosaseae family.

Found growing in courtyard next to Postle Hall, Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, on September 26, 2014.

 

 

Family

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Sunrise Sunset Rose

Rosaceae Family: identified by the many stamen and five sepals.

Found growing in the Chadwick Learning Gardens outside of Howlett Hall, Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, on October 1, 2014.

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Trifolium repens

White Clover

Fabaceae Family: identified by the presence of a banner and keel in the petals.

Found growing in the grass next to Jennings Hall, Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, on October 1, 2014.

 

Sight ID

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Vitus sp.

Recognized by its vining growth habit, cordate leaf base, and clusters of berries.

Vine found growing on Howlett Hall, Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, on October 1, 2014.

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Juglans nigra

Recognized by walnut fruit on the ground, and somewhat serrate, compound leaves changing to yellow.

Tree found growing near Mirror Lake, Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, on October 1, 2014.

One thought on “Sara’s Scavenger Hunt

  1. I like the view you used to take a picture of the walnut tree! The white clover can be recognized by its peduncles!

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