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PLANTS
Fragrant water lily
The lilies are native to the eastern United States, but were introduced by humans to Washington and the northwest during the Alaska Pacific Yukon Exposition in the late 1800’s.
Although not usually noticed by the casual passerby, the water lily has roots that go from the surface of the water down to the pond or lakebed, to a depth of up to eight and one half feet. To make up for these difficulties, the water lily has become somewhat of an invasive species. It can reproduce from rhizomes or seeds, and does so very quickly, taking over a pond in very little time. The new roots spread from the leaves downward, overtaking roots of other organisms if need be. Another adaptation of the water lily is that it grows leaves with big surface area. By doing this, they are blocking out sunlight from other “nutrient stealing” organisms, who rest on the lakebed. By blocking out the sunlight, the water lily secures maximum nutrients for itself by stopping other plants from photosynthesizing and surviving.
Although not usually noticed by the casual passerby, the water lily has roots that go from the surface of the water down to the pond or lakebed, to a depth of up to eight and one half feet. To make up for these difficulties, the water lily has become somewhat of an invasive species. It can reproduce from rhizomes or seeds, and does so very quickly, taking over a pond in very little time. The new roots spread from the leaves downward, overtaking roots of other organisms if need be. Another adaptation of the water lily is that it grows leaves with big surface area. By doing this, they are blocking out sunlight from other “nutrient stealing” organisms, who rest on the lakebed. By blocking out the sunlight, the water lily secures maximum nutrients for itself by stopping other plants from photosynthesizing and surviving.
Pickerelweed
Pickerelweed is an aquatic plant which grows three to four feet tall. Usually, you only see one or two feet of the plant, because the rest is underwater.
Pickerelweed leaves are large and heart-shaped, growing up to 10 inches long. They have a long leaf stem.
Pickerelweed leaves are large and heart-shaped, growing up to 10 inches long. They have a long leaf stem.
Cardinal flower
This handsome wildflower has resulted in its scarcity in some areas. Since most insects find it difficult to navigate the long tubular flowers, Cardinal Flower depends on hummingbirds, which feed on the nectar, for pollination. Its common name alludes to the bright red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals.
Turk's cap lily
Turk's-cap lily flowers have a green star at the center (not visible in the photo), which makes a good identifying mark for this plant. The green star distinguishes Turk's-cap lily from tiger lily, a plant from Asia that sometimes escapes from gardens.
Golden club
Golden club is a small, broad-leafed wildflower.Long before the cypress trees sprout new needles, the bright yellow "club" blooms. It also grows in bogs, stream margins and wet ditches. The fruits attract birds and mammals, which aid in dispersal of the seeds.
Adaption of all plants to the wetlands
The ground might have some sort of nutrients that keep the plant growing and producing food. The marshy ground keeps it warm in the winter and cool during the summer.