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Sphagnum  | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Sphagnum | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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Sphagnum cymbifolium • Economically important species • Pale green-gray color • Poorly developed vascular system • Lacks true roots, stems or leaves • Often used with other plants in hanging baskets...
Saddlebags Dragonfly  | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Saddlebags Dragonfly | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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• Tramea carolina • Large, dark markings at base of wings, when flying, look like saddlebags bouncing off Pony Express rider • Red to red-brown body with olive-brown thorax • Clear fore wings • Hind...
Painted Skimmer | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Painted Skimmer | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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• Libellula semifasciata • Fast flying dragonfly • Brightly colored • Incomplete bands across wings • Wingspan noticeably greater than body length • Hovers • Live near ponds and swamps
Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 4
Episode 4

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Edge of the Bay - The edge of the bay has red bay growing, along with groups of Trumpet Pitcher Plants.
Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 2

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We find dwarf azaleas in this sweet smelling area. We also see the Blackjack Oak, Sundew, the grass stage of the Long Leaf Pine, and Fleabane all along the road.
Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 5
Episode 7

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Here we see Running Oak and Sweet Pitcher Plants. Also view a dragonfly and a Cottonmouth snake
Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 6
Episode 8

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Here we have a view of Pond Pine, Sweet Bay, Magnolias and Pepper Bush. We also get a look at the Oak Toad.