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(Equisetum hyemale) The common horsetail used especially in Europe, as a scouring material. Occurs on the slope northwest of the Inner Belt and south of Lock 10.

(Prunella vulgaris) A blue-flowered Eurasian mint naturalized throughout North American. It was supposed to possess healing properties. Found along the footpath between Lock 13 and 14.

Vitrified ceramic tubes used as drainage pipe for farmers and as piping for water and sewage systems. Akron remained the center of this industry from the l840’s until the end of the century.

(Acer saccharinum) A small tree, fast growing and common along stream banks in America. It has deeply cut leaves that are light green above and silvery white beneath.

Canal slang for a drink.

(Rhyus typhina) A small weedy native tree with red fruit and leaves in the fall. The flower stalks and branches are velvety-pubescent, like young antlers. The fruit was used to make a drink like Kool-aid.