naturemer

Former Outdoor Education Director and science teacher. Love to explore and ID our local flora and fauna!

Ann Arbor, MI

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Unknown spotting commented on by naturemer Canada12 years ago

Definitely a shaggy mane! They're tasty too....just make sure you eat them before they turn inky (black-purplish) in the gills!

Unknown spotting commented on by naturemer Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA12 years ago

That's an Osage Orange! (Maclura pomifera)

Eastern Gray Squirrel (dark phase) commented on by naturemer New York, New York, USA13 years ago

We have these guys all over Michigan - they're the black color phase of the Eastern Gray Squirrel. I actually raised an abandoned youngster of this variety....they're fascinating animals!

Dwarf Iris commented on by naturemer Blacksburg, Virginia, USA13 years ago

Nope - it's an iris! Not sure of species, but as it looks pretty small, I'm guessing it's a dwarf variety?

Multiflora Rose commented on by naturemer Michigan, USA13 years ago

Ahhh, wild-growing roses. Love them!

Black Capped Chickadee commented on by naturemer Michigan, USA13 years ago

Yay! Great to see you here :)

House Mouse commented on by naturemer Columbus, Ohio, USA13 years ago

Is his ear pierced?!? That's awfully cruel.

Staghorn Sumac commented on by naturemer Michigan, USA13 years ago

Berries (when ripe) can be boiled to make a tea!

American Pokeweed commented on by naturemer Michigan, USA13 years ago

Agreed! American pokeweed for sure!