I was surprised to see these growing here. I've been seeing sandy bog conditions so far with things like bog violets and bushy bluestem.
More young oak saplings. There were many of them here.
Many growing in the understory. They seem to be able to take a bit of shade.
On a fallen tree trunk.
I thought this was Spiraea at first, but the seed pods looked kind of big. I brought some seeds back with me and will try to germinate those, will know for sure in a few months.
I thought this violet was a little unusual looking from the common blue violet. These violets were small. The leaves were hairless. The sepals are triangular. I thought maybe marsh blue violet? Not sure about this one.
So many of these low growing blueberries around here. They were all over the understory of pitch pine. I tried combining some of the images to get a more clear picture of the flowering parts and leaves. A couple of feet in height only, green stems. I think it is this blueberry.
Wasn't able to get very close to it at the time.
I was really interested in this plant and the leaves were very woolly, the leaves felt almost succulent. I knew I saw this before and when the computer suggested this species, I believe it as I remember these flowers have woolly leaves.
I've included a stem attached to the center from the previous year's growth.
Suggested by the computer. Looks like 5 seed capsules around the pod.