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Spurge-Laurel (Daphne laureola)Observer
lauren94Description
Slow-growing, evergreen invasive shrub that has migrated from Europe and the Mediterranean region. Known to be a weed; a serious threat to native species. Bark is thin while leaves are dark green.
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Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta)Observer
lauren94Description
Deciduous and shrubby, found in North America and Canada. Flowers are catkins that flower in spring. Leaves are round and oval with teeth on the edges.
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Birch Family (Family Betulaceae)Observer
lauren94Description
Deciduous broad-leaf tree native to North America, specifically the West Coast. Can get up to 100ft tall, leaves turn yellow in the fall, produce red catkins in the spring.
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Italian Oregano (Origanum × majoricum)Observer
lauren94Description
Invasive species, found in WWU Herb Garden. Dark green leaves, with what looks like hops as the flowers.
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Barberries (Genus Berberis)Observer
lauren94Description
Not sure if this is actually Oregon Grape, but it had dark green pointy leaves, grows in bushes. It;s everywhere.
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Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri)Observer
lauren94Description
Lichen that grown on branches of trees in tufts. Light green in color, found all around the Arboretum. Has elongated lobes. usually found on deciduous or coniferous trees and shrubs.
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Columbian Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. columbianus)Observer
lauren94Description
Found in the Outback farm at WWU. I'm not so certain what kind of deer this is cause it didn't turn around. Seemed to be a family cause I walked closer and saw a few others behind this one. Known as a subspecies of the mule deer. Found on the West coast and British Columbia. Recognizable by the black on it's tail.
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Common Ivy (Hedera helix)Observer
lauren94Description
Dark green leaves, found growing on the ground. Vine-like.
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Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata)Observer
lauren94Description
Big Cedar tree, leafy looking pine needle. Red stems extending to the needles.
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Nootka Rose (Rosa nutkana)Observer
lauren94Description
Found along trail, leaves in three with some spikes around the edges. Grows in coastal areas from Alaska to California. Roses are usually pink and about 2-3 inches in diameter.
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Salal (Gaultheria shallon)Observer
lauren94Description
Located along arboretum trail, dark green and waxy leaves with red-ish stems. Native to North America. Flowers and creates edible blue berries and leaves have and astringent affect on the body.
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Rosy Slime Spike (Gomphidius subroseus)Observer
lauren94Description
Pinkish cap with gills that run down the stem. Popular to grow around Douglas Firs. Found in North America. Edible.
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Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
lauren94Description
Found in WWU Herb Garden, end of season, very few flowers. Light and Dark green colored leaves.
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Oregon Beaked Moss (Kindbergia oregana)Observer
lauren94Description
Found on a rock, rich dark green in color. Looks like small ferns with leaves quickly narrowed to the tip. Common in lowland rain forests and along the coasts. Often found at the base of trees.
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Rock Stonecrop (Petrosedum forsterianum)Observer
lauren94Description
Found in the WWU Herb Garden growing in a stump. Light green in color and seems to be sporting the golden ratio!
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Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)Observer
lauren94Description
Found in Herb Garden at WWU. Long stems with pine-looking needles extending from it.
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Western Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum)Observer
lauren94Description
Long stems with long, dry and scaly leaves extending from it. Small bumps underneath the leaves. Large and evergreen. Fringe extends from one central point.
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European Holly (Ilex aquifolium)Observer
lauren94Description
No fruit, pointy and dark greek leaves.
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Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)Observer
lauren94Description
Big and wide leaves. Had changed colors.
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Common Douglas-Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Observer
lauren94Description
Douglas Fir, small pine needles, long skinny branches. Evergreen conifer. Grows in coastal regions. Can be up to 250 feet in height. Bark is thin, gray, and smooth.
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Conifers (Order Pinales)Observer
lauren94Description
White Lichen in the rings of a cut down tree. Almost like a mold.
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European Wild Apple (Malus sylvestris)Observer
lauren94Description
Small apple-looking fruit. Bright green leaves.
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Snowy Waxcap (Cuphophyllus virgineus)Observer
lauren94Description
Very small mushrooms growing from branches that have fallen off a tree. The underside looks like it has veins which is where the spores are probably located. Kind of look like fish fins.
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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
lauren94Description
shelf-like looking mushroom growing on the stump of a decaying tree. Underneath the mushroom is the spores which is flat. The top is dark, very solid mushroom.
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Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
lauren94Description
Long green/yellow leaves, smells like lemon when your rub the leaves.
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Greater Plantain (Plantago major)Observer
lauren94Description
Light green oval leaves.Flowers extending from the center that are long and brown, kind of look like cat tails.
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Earthworms and Allies (Subclass Oligochaeta)Observer
lauren94Description
SO BIG, YALL. Slimy and long, with rings around its body.
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Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)Observer
lauren94Description
Bush-like plants with small white waxy berries growing in clumps. Not recommended to eat. Deciduous. Limbs are multi-branched, flowers appear in the spring.
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lauren94Description
Stink bug with a rock-like looking pattern on it's back. Black and grey. About 3/4 of an inch long.
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Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Observer
lauren94Description
Butterfly with red/orange on its wings.
