Cedar Creek Natural History Area

Plants of Cedar Creek

    Of the eight species of Pinks found on the Area, five are introduced species.  Cerastium vulgatum (Mouse-ear chickweed) occurs in disturbed upland woods. Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink) is found at Corneia’s Cabin.  Saponaria officinalis (Bouncing Bet) occurs at South House. Stellaria media along disturbed woodland trails.  Silene latifolia (=Lychnis alba) is a common weed in old fields and disturbed woodlands.

    Of the Native Pinks, Arenaria lateriflora (Sandwort) and Stellaria longifolia are found in savanna and wood’s openings along NSLR.  Silene antirrhina (Sticky Catchfly) is a common native weed in xeric fields.