The most abundant group of plants in Centennial Woods is the ferns. Most of there ground, not including what has been cleared for trails is covered by a blanket of fern which is very beneficial in slowing runoff, absorbing excess nutrients, and they also provide shelter and protection for small wildlife. Next are the woody plants which are able to grow very tall due to the stable weather conditions. A lot of the over story is made up of Eastern White Pine which creates an acidic soil only suitable for the growth of more pines, which is why it makes up the majority. A much smaller portion of the vegetation is made up of herbaceous plants.
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