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(Ailanthus altissima) A Chinese tree that was treasured when it was rare, before l830’s. It has become very common and weedy.

(Liriodendron tilippifera) A tall North American timber tree having truncate, somewhat lobed leaves and large tuliplike yellow and orange flowers in early summer. Its soft white wood called whitewood, poplar, or yellow poplar) is used … more →

Any marine reptile of the order Chelonia. They are characterized by the bony shell into which many species withdraw head, limbs and tail. They also have a toothless bony beak. Fresh water turtles are native … more →

The first railway built through the Cuyahoga Valley between Canton and Cleveland, (completed in l880) connecting Akron to areas both south and north. This railway replaced the canal in the moving of most goods except … more →

(Viola cucullata) A common shade loving plant of eastern North America. The plant or its flowers is used in pharmacy and confections; as syrup of violet. Found south east of Lock 14 near the edge … more →

(Parthenocissus quinquefolia) Prolific, 5-leaved or seven-leaved native vine with bluish-black berries. Very popular in nineteenth century yards. The fall foliage is beautiful.