Contributed to the expansion of Baldwin Wallace University Herbarium.

1. Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Verbesina alternifolia (L.) Kearney Wing-stem
Asteraceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Valley Pkwy, Berea44017. Forest between river
androad.
Latitude: 41.3516°N, Longitude: -81.8465°W; elevation241m
Near road, growingon edge of beech andmapleforest in a ditch.Proximal toriver, moist soil.
Herbaceous plant 3m tall. Stemerect andslightlyridged. Leaf margins are either smoothor slightly
serrated, top has rough texture andis darker green than bottom.Flower rays bright yellowabout 5cm
across, disk yellow.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 1 3 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace Uni versity
Helianthus decapetalus L. Thin-LeavedSunflower; PaleSunflower
Asteraceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Valley Pkwy, Berea44017.Roadside.
Latitude: 41.3516°N, Longitude: -81.8464°W; elevation241m
Near road, growingon edge of beech andmapleforest, abundant Helianthus decapetalus in the area.
Proximal toriver, moist soil.
Herbaceous stem erect,approximately 1.5mtall, andessentially glabrous, upper stem has some short
hairs, rhizome stem. Lower leaves opposite while upper leaves alternate. Leaves up to17cm long,
toothed, darkgreen andrough abovebut light greenandsmooth below. Flowerhead8cmacross,
yellow, 8-14 rayflorets, 20+ disc florets in center.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 2 3 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Lobelia siphilitica L. Great Blue Lobelia
Campanulaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Valley Pkwy, Berea44017.Forest between river
androad
Latitude: 41.3518°N, Longitude: -81.8467°W; elevation241m
Near road, growingon edge of beech andmapleforest in a ditch.Proximal toriver, moist soil.
Erect plant over1mtall.Herbaceous central stemwith leaves terminatingin a spikedraceme of
flowers 1/3m long. Leaves are alternate andsome up to10cmlong, mostlyoblanceolate, serrated
margins. Flower blue/purple and2 lipped, upperlip is 2 lobedwhile lower lip is 3 lobed. Newest
leaves andflowers are hairy onmargins.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 3 3 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.

2. Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Commelinacommunis L. Day-Flower
Commelinaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Forest Hills Park,1948Forest Hills Blvd, Cleveland44118.Forest edge
next topath
Latitude: 41.5225°N, Longitude: -81.5807°W; elevation244m
On the edge of a dense forest of oakandmaple, next to a pavedpath. Various other small
herbaceous species and Commelinacommunis also abundant.
Herbaceous andmostlysprawlingacross the ground, 0.5mhigh. Stoloniferous. Flowers have blue
petals andyellowanthers, subtendedby a bract foldedaroundtheflower, flowers small.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 4 8 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Impatiens pallidaNutt. Pale Touch-me-not
Balsaminaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, 6520 GraytonRd, Brookpark 44142.Roadside.
Latitude: 41.3920°N, Longitude: -81.8683°W; elevation231m
On the side of Grayton Rd, proximal plants were all similar size herbaceous species.
Herbaceous and1m tall with lots ofbranches. Succulent light greenstem.The flowers come from
the upper part of the plant comingfrom theaxils of theleaves.The flower is a deep yellowwith
brown specs, petals appearfusedintoa cone witha small spur at the base. Leaves up to9cmlong,
mostly alternate.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 5 11 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Solanum dulcamara L. Bitterweet nightshade; EuropeanBittersweet; WoodyNightshade
Solanaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, EastlandRdClevelandMetroparks, Cleveland44130. Wetlandbeneath
bridge
Latitude: 41.3802°N, Longitude: -81.8399°W; elevation231m
Growing in a wetlandarea with moist soil, beneath a walkingbridge. Surroundedby taller
Phragmites australis (Cav.) Steud.
Woody vinethat reachedup 2m to bridge, climbingoveradjacent vegetation.Leaves are alternate
some up to 10cmlong, largest leaves are deeply lobedat the base producinga 3 lobedleaf,
noticeablydark green, youngleaves arenot so lobed. Flower has 5 purple petals that are recurved,
openingup to stamens that are bright yellowandfusedaroundthe stigma.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 6 18 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.

3. Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Lonicera japonica Thunb. Japanese Honeysuckle
Caprifoliaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, EastlandRdClevelandMetroparks, Cleveland44130. Understorynext to
path
Latitude:41.3766°N, Longitude: -81.8352°W; elevation238m
Growing on edge of forest next to walkingpath.Twiningaroundvarious small trees andshrubs.
Mostly surroundedby larger trees.
Apparent woodyvinemakingits way toover 3mhigh. Leaves are opposite andentire, somewhat
pubescent, youngstems also pubescent, older parts of the plant have barkhangingoff. Flowers
white/pinkishandtubular, turningdull yellowas they age, fragrant, growingfrom axils of leaves.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 7 18 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Phytolaccaamericana L. Pokeweed; Poke
Phytolaccaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Strongsville 44149.Forest edge.
Latitude: 41.3512°N, Longitude: -81.8384°W; elevation255m
Growing on the forest edge, beech andmaple,alongrailroadtracks.
Herbaceous and2m tall, about 1mwide at the top. Stemrednear base of plant but green near topand
flowers. Flowers in a raceme but small, 5 green/whitepetals which turn purpleas the fruit develops,
10 stamens and1 pistil present. Fruit veryshowy and deep purpleberry.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 8 21 September 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Securigera varia (L.) Lassen Crown vetch
Fabaceae
Ohio, LorainCounty, 1005N Abbe Rd, Elyria 44035. Alongroadside andtraintracks
Latitude: 41.4082°N, Longitude: -82.0681°W; elevation214m
Alongstream next to railroad. Relativelyflat andwell-drainingarea. Abundant Securiger variain
the area.
Herbaceous, stems longandtrailing, growingin a verydenselytangledpatchless than1mtall.
Leaves compoundwith 11-29leaflets, terminal leaflet, longest leaflet not over3cm, hairless. Flower
pink (banner) andwhite(wings), arrangedin clusters about 3cmwide.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 9 17 October 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.

4. Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Cornus racemosa Lam. Gray Dogwood, (syn. Cornus foemina spp. racemosa)
Cornaceae
Ohio, LorainCounty, 1005N Abbe Rd, Elyria 44035. Alongroadside andtraintracks
Latitude: 41.4100°N, Longitude: -82.0680°W; elevation214m
Alongstream next to railroaddensely growingwith other Cornus racemosa.Mostlyall other
proximal plants aresmallerherbaceous species.
Small tree 3.5mtall. Flowers greenish-white before turningyellowish-white,blossoms in terminal
clusters. Youngest twigs are distinctively redafterdevelopingfruit, older twigs have gray bark.Fruit
is drupe, white, less than 13mm. Pithwhite.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 10 17 October 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Galium concinnum Torr. & A. Gray Bedstraw
Rubiaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Strongsville 44149.Clearingunder powerlines.
Latitude: 41.3510°N, Longitude: -81.8381°W; elevation255m
In a clearingbetween a beech mapleforest andrailroadtracks. Moist soil.
Herbaceous, stem thinand branched,1.5mlong, not so erect, growingin a dense grouping. Leaves
are opposite andwhorled. Flowers are approximately3mmacross, with 4 white petals.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 11 20 October 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.
Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Linaria vulgaris Mill. Butter-and-eggs
Plantaginaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Strongsville 44149.Clearingunder powerlines.
Latitude: 41.3506°N, Longitude: -81.8383°W; elevation255m
In a clearingbetween beech maple forest andrailroadtracks. Fieldwith abundance of othersmall
herbaceous species. Disturbed, rocky ground.
Herbaceous, less than 1mtall. Cauline leaves linear, 1.5mmbroad, denselyalternate.Flowers
distinct, yellowish. The flower is made up of a 3 lobedlower lip and2 lobedlower lip almost fused
together, anda spur. Overallthe corollais pale yellow, but the middle lower lip is bright orange.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 12 22 October 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.

5. Plant Evolution (BIO 322), Baldwin Wallace University
Scirpus cyperinus (L.)Kunth Wool-grass
Cyperaceae
Ohio, Cuyahoga County, RockyRiver Reservation, Strongsville 44149. Clearingunder powerlines.
Latitude: 41.3510°N, Longitude: -81.8372°W; elevation255m
In a fieldwith train tracks on one side anda forest on theother. Soil was very moist.Also growing
with other small herbaceous plants andsmall shrubs.
Herbaceous, andstandingerect 2m tall. Inflorescence is terminal,in a cyme withspikelets 6-12cm
long, appear slightlyfurry. Leafsheaths closedwith longblades extendingout,about 1.5cm wide.
Growing in a group of 10-20stems, clusteredtogetherwith other groupings.
Coll. anddet.: DavidElsen, 13 22 October 2018
Ref.: Voss andReznicek. 2012. FieldManual of MichiganFlora.