I’ve gone to the Green Swamp a few times during our weeks at the beach. Sometimes with a largish group and sometimes just a few others. I went by myself today and had a nice time. I planned not to go too far, with the primary goal of getting some pictures. I got some nice shots of Venus fly traps (Dionaea muscipula) and sundews (Drosera sp.). It was fairly dry and many of the pitcher plants (the purple Sarracenia purpurea And the yellow Sarracenia flava) were a little the worse for that. Still, I got some pictures. I also got a good shot of a palamedes swallowtail (Papilio palamedes (. But this is my favorite photo from the trip, showing the long leaf pines (Pinus palustris).
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Green Swamp
Categories: Flowers and Plants, Travel
Tags: Carniverous Plants, Green Swamp, Long Leaf Pine, Nature Conservancy, North Carolina, Pitcher Plants, Sundews, Swamp, Venus Fly Trap
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Manchester Cedar Swamp
Cathy and I drove up to the Manchester Cedar Swamp this morning. I know swamps aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but I actually like them quite a bit. This little park, owned by the Nature Conservancy, only had a relatively small area of swamp and stand of Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides). This photo was taken on the edge of the swampy area and features a black gum or tupelo tree (Nyssa sylvatica) estimated at over 450 years old (the large tree on the left). I did take some photos of the cedar trees, but taking photographs of woods it difficult and rarely conveys the feel of a place. It was actually quite lovely. Also, this may be the best time of year to be there, as there were no mosquitos.
Categories: Flowers and Plants
Tags: Atlantic White Cedar, Black Gum, Cedar Swamp, Chamaecyparis, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Manchester Cedar Swamp, Nature Conservancy, New Hampshire, Nyssa sylvatica, Swamp
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