Hiker's Guide to the Trees, Shrubs,

and Woody Vines of Ricketts Glen State Park

 

Third Edition -- Internet Version

 

 

Introduction References Leaf Types Leaf Arrangements Leaf Edges Identification Key Descriptions Species List
Vines Ground Covers Trees with Needle-Leaves Trees and Shrubs with Opposite and Simple Leaves Trees and Shrubs with Opposite and Compound Leaves Trees and Shrubs with Alternate and Compound Leaves Trees and Shrubs with Alternate and Simple Leaves

Ground Covers

Wintergreen, Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens)

A creeping shrub. Leaves 1 - 2 in; alternate and simple; evergreen; emitting a wintergreen odor when crushed. Flowers bell-shaped; white, often with pink tinges (July - August). Fruits red (August - June). Associated with Blueberries, Huckleberry, Sheep and  Mountain Laurel; especially on the north side of the Grand View Trail, the Ganoga View Trail, and the Old Bulldozer Road Trail.

Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)

A trailing woody plant. Leaves 1/4 - 1 in; opposite and simple; evergreen. Flowers small; white; paired (June - July). Fruits red; paired (from July through the winter). Common throughout the Park, indicative of acidic soils.

ALSO, see Bristly Dewberry, and some Blueberries, which could be considered to be ground covers.

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Updated 11 July 2005.