Although Centennial Woods is vastly diverse in species of hardwoods and pines, at this phenological location, the observed dominant woody species was the Norway Maple. But, as we take a closer look at the dead pines on the ground, we can see the prominence that the Eastern White Pine has here as well. Although they reach high up in the canopy, we do not see as dense of a population of pines as we do maples here. Along the forest floor, there are ferns, poison ivy, asters, and other herbaceous species. And as we can see from the photos, the deeper path in the ground followed by the presence of varying sizes of rocks marks where a potential stream may have once flowed.
Common Woody and Herbaceous Species
- Calico Aster
- Eastern White Pine
- Norway Maple
- Red Maple
- Alder Buckthorn
- Red-berried Elder
- Fly Honeysuckle
- Western Poison Ivy
- Intermediate Wood Fern
- Garlic Mustard