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Index of Subjects David, the news of a reproducing population of this species in Point Pleasant Park is wonderful. Do you see any connection between the spread of Buttonbush and the loss of a closed tree canopy over much of Point Pleasant Park during Hurricane Juan? Dusan Soudek -----Original Message----- From: David Patriquin Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 11:36 PM To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca ; Dusan Soudek Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Buttonbush in Point Pleasant Park I did some more checking in areas adjacent to where I observed two buttonbush plants in flower earlier - total of 28 plants counted, 9 with developing fruits, 19 without fruit; 40 to 140 cm height; stem (basal) diameter 0.7 - 3.5 cm. Buttonbush appears to be firmly established at this site, with at least 2 generations, likely 3, and an expanding distribution. 'Glad to pass on site details to non-invasive types! http://versicolor.ca/buttonbush Quoting Dusan Soudek <soudekd@ns.sympatico.ca>: There is at least one large buttonbush bush at the former Hugonin estate on McNabs Island, across Halifax Harbour from Point Pleasant Park. I assume that it had been planted there. There is a history of use of this shrub in gardening... Dusan Soudek On September 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM David Patriquin wrote: > I spotted Cephalanthus occidentalis in flower close to a wetland in > PPP Aug 30th. > Photos at > > http://versicolor.ca/buttonbush > > It's an Atlantic Coastal Plain species. 'Not sure if it has been > reported for Halifax Co. It is not listed as such in the MTRI guide > (2011). > > I revisited the site today (Sep 5th). There are two large plants. The > area was trampled and it appearred people had been picking the flowers. > > David Patriquin http://versicolor.ca
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