Here are some native species in the park There are many more species in the park than those Unfortunately, we also have a number of exotic, highlighted with descriptive signs. highlighted by signs. A number of annuals and short- invasive species that threaten our native plants. lived perennial species do not stay in one place long The following are indicated by descriptive signs.

enough for a sign to be installed, but they can easily be Trees identified with illustrated plant guides. Ligustrum vulgare (common privet, Chinese privet) Acer rubrum (red maple) Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stilt grass) Acer saccharinum (silver maple) Polygonum cuspidatum (= Fallopia japonica, Acer negundo (boxelder) Japanese knotweed) Acer platanoides (Norway maple) Asimina triloba (pawpaw, West Virginia banana) Japanese stilt grass has a characteristic silver stripe Carpinus caroliniana (muscletree, blue beech, in the middle of the leaf. This plant forms masses of ironwood) jointed stems that cover and choke out native plants. Disopyros virginiana (common persimmon) Fraxinus americanus (white ash) Morus alba (white mulberry) Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore) Prunus serotina (black cherry) Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust)

Spotted jewelweed Cardinal lobelia, often Shrubs found in damp areas Baptisia australis (blue false indigo) Chionanthus virginicus (fringetree) Clethra acuminata (sweet pepperbush) Corylus americana (American hazelnut) Euonymus atropurpureus (burning bush, wahoo) Halesia tetraptera (mountain silverbell) Hydrangea arborescens (wild hydrangea) Lindera benzoin (spicebush) Rhododendron calendulaceum (flame azalea) Sambucus canadensis (elderberry, black elderberry) Spirea tomentosa (steeple bush) Vaccinium pallidum (Blue Ridge blueberry) Leather flower, a native Doublefile viburnum, Virburnum dentatum (Southern arrowwood) climbing vine escaped from cultivation Other troublesome invasives present in the park Viburnum prunifolium (black haw) and along the River Walk: Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) Coronilla varia (= Securigera varia, crown vetch) Herbs Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) Eupatorium fistulosum (Joe-Pye weed) Rosa multiflora (multiflora rose) Impatiens capensis (spotted jewelweed) Impatiens pallida (pale jewelweed, pale touch-me-not) Garlic mustard Verbesina alternifolia (wingstem, yellow ironweed) has recently invaded the Vines park. The Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman’s pipe, pipevine) leaves smell Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper) garlicky. If Toxicodendron radicans (poison ivy) you see it, pull Turbulent phosphila Joe-Pye weed, a pretty it out! caterpillar on greenbrier fall native

Take a walk with us along Buckhannon’s Nature Park /Learning Trail, a cooperative venture between the City and West Virginia Wesleyan College

Enjoying wild flowers Trout lily in early spring

Visitors and Volunteers welcome!

If you would like to learn more about the Park, would like to volunteer to help us with ideas for new plantings, or would like to help with general upkeep or eradicating invasive species, please email Kathy Gregg at

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Signs describe plants, their habitat, and uses

Keeping the pathways clear Enjoy the park in all seasons! Walk or bike! Interesting mushrooms to discover Photos by Kathy Gregg, used with permission Located at northwest end of the River Walk.