Plant Atlas
Welcome to the Cherry Hill Barrens Plant Atlas! Here you will find detailed descriptions of many of the incredible species found in the serpentine habitats of Camp Moshava.
Ferns
Species Name: Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Common Name: Eastern Hay-Scented Fern
USDA Native Status: L48
Habit: Herb
Native Habitat: Open woodlands
Growing Conditions: Moist, acidic soils and moderate shade
Duration: Perennial
Endangered Status: Not Endangered
Region Typically Found: East coast of United States and Canada
Fire Resistance: None
Description: A fern growing anywhere from 1 to 3 feet with fronds growing up to 1 foot long. The fronds possess a soft surface
Other: The best identifying characteristic for this species is the sweet scent which is emitted when the plant is crushed in one’s fingers
Cressler, Alan
Forbs
Species Name: Linum sulcatum
Common Name: Grooved Yellow Flax
USDA Native Status: L48 N
Habit: Herb
Native Habitat: Open woods, Prairies
Growing Conditions: Sun, dry conditions, barren alkaline soil containing clay or sand
Duration: Annual
Endangered Status: Endangered in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Threatened in New York and Indiana.
Region Typically Found: East and Central United States
Fire Resistance: No
Description: Loose, upright branching cluster of flowers on the stem, bright to pale yellow with 5 spreading’s, and petals are oblong to oval shaped
Other: Linum sulcatum is an important food source and attractant to native bee populations
Allain, Larry
Trees
Species Name: Quercus prinoides
Common Name: Dwarf Chestnut Oak
USDA Native Status: L48
Habit: Tree/shrub
Native Habitat: Dry rocky soil
Growing Conditions: Partial shade and sandy soil
Duration: Perennial
Endangered Status: Least Concern
Region Typically Found: Eastern United States and Canada
Fire Resistance: Yes
Description: A small deciduous tree or shrub that produces acorns at a young age. Thick scaly bark with irregular scale shaping, and simple leaves
Other: Attracts pollinators, moths, butterflies and small mammals
Brush, W.D.
Woody Vines
Species Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name: Virginia Creeper
USDA Native Status: L48
Habit: Vine
Native Habitat: Shaded and open woodlands
Growing Conditions: Moist soil and intermediate shading
Duration: Perennial
Endangered Status: Least Concern
Region Typically Found: Eastern and Central United States
Fire Resistance: No
Description: A woody deciduous vine with the ability to climb up to 60 feet. Produces small berries which are extremely toxic to humans
Other: The berries produced by this plant are often consumed by wildlife, such as birds, possums, and squirrels
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Mohlenbrock, Robert