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Andropogon
gerardi, Big
Bluestem (also called Turkey Foot)
A Grass growing in clumps, which is found in the abandoned quarries.
Big Bluestem was once the dominant species of the tall grass prairies
and an ideal grazing food for livestock.
Hedyotis
nigricans, Bluet
Slender plant, 5-8” high with a tiny white flower.
It is found in the quarries and along the dry edges of Bookerman Road
in June and July.
Cornus
drummondii, Roughleaf
Dogwood
This genus of dogwood is widespread on the Island, growing as tall as 15 feet.
It provides berries in the fall for migrating birds.
Rhus
aromatica, Fragrant Sumac
The shrub has a cone like, yellow flower in May, which turns into red berries
in June. Leaves have a spicy
fragrance when crushed. Its
clumps are widespread
on the Island and in abundance on Scheele Preserve.
Physocarpus
opulifolius,
Ninebark
Pinkish flowers in June on a shrub, which grows 3-10’ high in the old
quarries.
Old bark peels
off the branches in layers.
Potentilla
anserina, Silverweed
A low plant with yellow flowers in July and leaves, which are silvery
beneath.
Allium
cernuum, Nodding
Wild Onion
This plant with white flower clusters “nodding” can be found on
Monagan Road in bloom in July. It
is not seen in Northeastern Ohio.
Aquilegia
canadensis, Wild
Columbine
Scarlet flowers with a yellow center which flowers in May.
Found on the North Shore Loop at the Kelleys Island State Park in
shaded areas.
Ptelea
trifoliata, Wafer
Ash
Also called Hop Tree is a shrub which sometimes reaching a height of 15 feet.
Common along Monagan Road. It has round, winged fruits.
The leaflets are “oily” when crushed.
Xanthoxylum
americanum, Northern
Prickly Ash
This shrub can grow as high as 25”.
It has small, greenish flowers.
Non-native Plants
There are two non-native plants, which are widespread on Kelleys
Island.
Alliaria
petiolata, Garlic Mustard
This plant blooms in June and has a white flower and heart shaped leaves.
Anthriscus
sylvestris, Wild
Chervil
This plant is widespread in May and early June, 1 1/2’ high with a small
white flower. The plant begins to
disappear in mid June.
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July 31, 2006
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