Pin Oak trees or Fagaceae Quercus palustris Muenchh. are easy to find in Virginia. They are fairly easy to identify be their leaves. The leaves are alternate on the branches. They are 3 to 5 inches long, and they are 5-7 lobes. The tips or ends of the lobes are bristled. The sinuses, or area […]
Fall is usually the time for fungi to emerge. Mushrooms are one type of fungi. Identifying mushrooms is not easy, and it should only be done by experts. Many mushrooms are deadly. Others can cause significant illness. Never eat a mushroom unless you are an expert at identifying fungi. Read below to find out why […]
Acorns are a sure sign of fall. Whenever I see acorns on the ground, I know that the leaves are turning soon. Read more to find out some interesting facts. Characteristics of Acorns? Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree, however they are actually a nut. Different species of oak trees produce acorns that […]
Sand Mountain is located in the Elkhead Mountains. The mountain is actually two separate peaks. They reach heights of around 10800′. It is a great hike if you want to have a mountain almost all to yourself. However, it takes a little navigating to get there. The trailhead is located off a forest service road […]
The plants in the photos on this page are common milkweed. I found it when I was out on one of my many hikes / walks. I am always on the lookout for topics to write blog posts about. Common Milkweed is really anything but common. It is a quite lovely plant with spectacular flowers […]
Oak trees are probably one of my favorite types of trees. The Chestnut Oak is a lovely member of the white oak group. It’s scientific name is Quercus prinus. There is a cluster of Chestnut Oak trees on my Mom’s farm in The Plains, Virginia. This is a great opportunity to get up-close to some […]