Taylor Lake Trees
22 June 2014
The variety of trees and shrubs on our walk around Taylor Lake, described in the previous post, provided great enjoyment for everyone, and in some instances tested our identification skills.
One of the easiest of all trunks to recognize, thereby facilitating identification of the tree, is that of a mature Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata, with its characteristic long curling strips of very shaggy bark.
This fine specimen has graced the woodland for many years.
Less familiar to most of us was Poison-sumac Toxicodendron vernix and I am sure that most of us would not have recognized it had Larry not pointed it out. In fact, it's not beyond the realm of possibility that some of us might have handled it in the way one does, to examine the structure of the leaves and stem more closely. Thank goodness we did not, since this plant rivals poison ivy (it is in the same genus) in its ability to deliver serious skin irritation and painful blisters.
Trees are beautiful, think about the old could tell his story.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
Great new summer week, Marit.
It's true, Marit. Think of all that has happened during the life of that magnificent old tree. It boggles the mind.
DeleteHello David,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of this tree.
Have a good week.
That Hickory reminds me of some of our eucalypts.
ReplyDeleteIt's true. I remember so well how the bark would pile up around the base of the tree. If I am not mistaken eucalypts shed bark rather than leaves, don't they?
DeleteBeautifully portrayed David.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tinie
A visit to a beautiful tree, an ancient of the past.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think the same way about myself, Bob!
DeleteBird watching isn't too dangerous after all then? All those dodgy plants and trees out to get their own back on folk keep cutting them back.
ReplyDeleteI Must admit the last lily has lovely shades.
Very interesting, David. That Shagbark Hickory looks as if it could be home to many creatures.
ReplyDeleteI can remember, during my wanderings in the USA, being concerned that I might encounter Poison Ivy wihout having a clue what she looks like! Now you've given me another worry with Poison-sumac - it looks so innocuous!
I am glad that Poison Ivy did the decent thing, Richard, and left you alone!
DeleteOops ... recognize trees is not given to me lol ...
ReplyDeleteNice to agree to put the subject in the spotlight :-)