Leslie Lassiter, Gena Todia, Fred Nation and Tommy Patteron recently visited the Graham Creek Nature Preserve to walk several large wetlands areas. Gena and Fred are well known for identification of plants. Tommy is a photographer with the Wolf Bay Watershed Watch.
First discovery was of Peltandra saggitifolia, white spoonflower. It is listed as imperiled in Alabama with 5 known populations. Our population of this plant is likely the largest in the state. Fred Nation will be notifying the appropriate people so our population can be officially documented. It is currently growing upstream of the proposed canoe launch area.
Another discovery was of Mashallia tenuifolia, Barbara's buttons, which is a rare wildflower. The site also contains Sarrencia leucophylla, white topped pitcher plants, Sarrencia purpurea, purple pitcher plants, and a rare natural hybrid of the two, Sarrenica x mitchelliana. The experts believe the site may contain many rare species and in large populations.
Click here to view photos of plants in Graham Creek Nature Preserve taken by Tommy Patterson. |
Pictures of Peltandra saggitifolia, white spoonflower, by Gena Todia
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