Monday, May 19: Population Census for American Columbo

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We will meet on Monday, May 19 south of Naples, NY to conduct a population census of American Columbo under the direction of Dr Bruce Gilman.  You can read more about the American Columbo in our Spring 2025 edition of the VASCULUM.   Details with location and possible carpooling will be shared when you register.  

 It began as a chilly day, but a walk up a good hill to the oak-hickory woods warmed us up to find, flag and count American Columbo.  Final tally was 482!

Bruce tallies up the count

walking up the hill

stop at the pond




nice stone wall

silver and bluestem goldenrods


The first one we saw!

setting flags


The tallest one


many were in groups near trees
  



horse gentian

one trillium

one salamander

one of many interrupted ferns

solomon seal

pulling flags and counting

Nearly finished






fleebane 

 On a return visit on Monday, June 30th we found more green vegetation and, after some searching, did find the one American Columbo in bloom.
 

 



 


  
Our other finds:
Another of the many American Columbo plants...perhaps it will bloom in 2026?

Bedstraw in flower


Canada thistle   

deptford pinks




 

fleabane


poison pigskin puffball / common earthball


New Jersey Tea

Nipplewort





Saint John's Wort



Valerian

wild basil

 
mullein

ghost pipes

the forest floor in late June


bird's foot trefoil

Bear corn / Squaw root