The Black-gum tree, Nyssa sylvatica leaves have already begun to turn into the brilliant reds that give them away. Finding the elusive Black-gum is generally a challenge, but this leaf is a beacon against the browns and greens of the forest floor, alerting us to the "nice-a" tree.
Botanizing in the nature preserve (across from the firetower) produced this Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, Goodyera pubescens. Although this orchid was not in flower, the heavily veined leaves are always a delight to the eye.
We then began lacing the rim to the hub, when (can you guess? can you guess?) we discovered that whoever placed the order had got a 36-hole rim instead of the 40 holes needed to match trees for sale
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