Most Common Species
All 20 species reported here.
Berberis thunbergii
Japanese Barberry
Very Common1 obs.
Phytolacca americana
Poke
Very Common1 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Mechanic Falls Recreation Area, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
Species people report often in and around Mechanic Falls Recreation Area include Redback Salamander, Eastern Elliptio, Japanese Barberry, Poke and Ciliate Loosestrife. Plants lead the list with 18 species.
All 20 species reported here.
Japanese Barberry
Poke
Ciliate Loosestrife
Japanese Spiraea
Zigzag Goldenrod
Redback Salamander
Squawvine
Marguerite
Eastern Elliptio
Shotbush
Blue Bugle
Blackcap
Thimbleberry
Violet
Fern-Gale
Eglantine
Canada Anemone
Hardhack
Motherwort
Erect Potentil