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Tules Y Zacates de Laguna (Familia Cyperaceae)Autor
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Sedges are ovaries and fruits enclosed in a membraneous sac. Also, "sedges have edges"!
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Juncos Y Cola de Caballo (Familia Juncaceae)Autor
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There were also rushes within UBNA. Similar to grasses, rushes has 2 series of 3 scale like flora bracts that look like miniature brown lilies
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Pastos, Juncos, Bromelias Y Afines (Orden Poales)Autor
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With over 200 native species, there were many different types of grasses found within UBNA.
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Pino de San Pedro Mártir (Pinus contorta)Autor
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The lodgepole pine is a dense tree with conical buds. The bundle of needles come in two. This tree prefers sandy soils - I doubt it will last long in this type of habitat.
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Pino Real Americano (Pinus ponderosa)Autor
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A part of the pine family, this tree is often found in lowland areas and mountain forests. The tree has huge needles that form in bundles of three.
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A part of the honeysuckle family, this shrub has opposite, irregular lobed leaves. It's flowers are white and pink and usually bloom from May through August. They are found in lowlands and open forests.
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Llovizna (Holodiscus discolor)Autor
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A part of the rose family, this shrub has ovate, toothed leaves. They bloom white flowers during the months of June through August.
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Encinos o Robles (Género Quercus)Autor
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I found a Gary Oak near one of the trails at UBNA. It is shrublike and has wavy, dark lobed leaves.
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Género NupharAutor
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The yellow pond lilies usually formed in clusters near the shore of Lake Washington. They have large oval shaped leaves with a fork at the end and have bright yellow flowers that bloom May through August.
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Tule Cola de Gato (Typha latifolia)Autor
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I found many cattails during my visit to UBNA. They are usually found near marshes and ditches. Distinguished by their height, they have cylindrical brown tips.
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Zarzamora del Himalaya (Rubus armeniacus)Autor
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Non-native to the area. The himalayan blackberry was found near the entrance of UBNA. It has thorns, is vine-like, and has white flowers that bloom. THere is an ongoing project to remove this species from the area.
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Madroño del Pacífico (Arbutus menziesii)Autor
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The pacific madrone has brown/red bark and is particularly soft to the touch. Its leaves dark green its flowers look like small white bells.
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Cola de Caballo de Campo (Equisetum arvense)Autor
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I found scouring rush during my first visit out to UBNA. It is usually found near stream sides and ditches. It can be described as a hollow stalk with a spore cone on the top.
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Dientes de León (Género Taraxacum)Autor
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Bright yellow, these wildflowers have rosette leaves and hollow stems. Often seen as a pest, these wildflowers scattered the floor of much of the park.
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Lirio Amarillo (Iris pseudacorus)Autor
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This plant is an invasive species to the area. It typically has bright yellow flowers and grows near water.
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A part of the olive family, this plant has gray bark and stems with 5-7 leaflets. This plant has opposing branches and leaves.
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Rosa nutkanaAutor
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Part of the rose family, this shrub is thick and thorny. It blooms in the months of May and June. The shrub has toothed leaves and 5-petaled pink flowers.
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Salix lucidaAutor
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Shrubby like, I found the pacific willow near the stream. It had long narrow leaves as well as long white catkins.
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Malus fuscaAutor
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Part of the Rose family, this shrub has many toothed leaves. I was able to find it easily because of its white flowers.
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Pinabete de Sitka (Picea sitchensis)Autor
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The sitka spruce were near the trails as well. They weren't very tall but I as able to tell them apart because of their needles and bark.
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I found this one pretty quick because of its bright yellow color. It was near most of the trails in open spaces.
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Hiedra Euroasiática (Hedera helix)Autor
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The ivy was wrapped around many trees and spread in various areas throughout the park.
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Hongos (Reino Fungi)Autor
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I found many forms of lichen on the trees near the paths.
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Hongo del Artista (Ganoderma applanatum)Autor
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Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.
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Hongo del Artista (Ganoderma applanatum)Autor
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Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.
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Hongo del Artista (Ganoderma applanatum)Autor
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Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.
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Ardilla Gris de Las Carolinas (Sciurus carolinensis)Autor
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Saw this squirrel as well climbing trees and running on the trails
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Conejo Matorralero (Sylvilagus bachmani)Autor
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I found a brush rabbit while in UBNA once while walking the trails. It hopped past me into the underbrush but I could still see its tail.
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This mouse ran past my feet! It was small, gray/brown in color and very quick.
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Ardilla Gris (Sciurus griseus)Autor
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It was easy to spot grey squirrels running the paths as well as climbing up trees at UBNA.