Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Non Native Plants
Photographed By Nate Davidson, July 25, 2014
1. Non Native Plants Marker
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Non Native Plants. . Whenever people, through building, agriculture forestry, or other means, disturb land there are certain plants that take advantage of the disturbed soil. These plants are known as "invasives." Often they can take over an area and crowd out other native plants. There are two native invasive species in this area: Poison Ivy, with its three shiny leaves and Phramites, the very tall (12 foot) grass with the feathery seed heads. Although both are natural inhabitants of the area, they may need to be controlled if other native species are to thrive. People also introduce non-native species they like into new habitats. The Mimosa trees in this area are an introduced species originally brought to the area during the colonial era. The Loblolly Pines around you are the most important tree to he forestry industry on the Eastern Shore. They have been extensively planted throughout the Bay area during the past hundred years. However, when first settled, the Eastern Shore was covered in thick growths of huge, ancient, slow-growing oak trees. The oak trees were depleted via extensive ship construction during the 19th century.
Whenever people, through building, agriculture forestry, or other means, disturb land there are certain plants that take advantage of the disturbed soil. These plants are known as "invasives." Often they can take over an area and crowd out other native plants. There are two native invasive species in this area: Poison Ivy, with its three shiny leaves and Phramites, the very tall (12 foot) grass with the feathery seed heads. Although both are natural inhabitants of the area, they may need to be controlled if other native species are to thrive. People also introduce non-native species they like into new habitats. The Mimosa trees in this area are an introduced species originally brought to the area during the colonial era. The Loblolly Pines around you are the most important tree to he forestry industry on the Eastern Shore. They have been extensively planted throughout the Bay area during the past hundred years. However, when first settled, the Eastern Shore was covered in thick growths of huge, ancient, slow-growing oak trees. The oak trees were depleted via extensive ship construction during the 19th century.
38° 21.133′ N, 75° 34.367′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker can be reached from S. Schumaker Drive. Along nature trail at the Ward Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wetland Marsh (within shouting distance of this marker); Wooded Wetland (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterside (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Open Pond (about 500 feet away); Beach and Birds (about 600 feet away); Wildfowl Blind (about 600 feet away); Dry Thickets (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.
Photographed By Nate Davidson, July 25, 2014
2. Non Native Plants Marker
Photographed By Nate Davidson, July 25, 2014
3. Ward Museum of Waterfowl Art
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.