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Wildflowers of Gates County, NC
Like any rural area, Gates County abounds in flora and fauna
of all shapes and sizes. Wildlife includes deer, foxes, racoons,
wild turkeys, rabbits, bear, and even alligators. The later being
found over the past decade or so in Merchant's Millpond State
Park, and whether introduced naturally or by man, we personally
saw one at the park a few weeks ago. Many people also swear there
are coyotes in the county as well but I can't testify to that
fact.
One of things that Gates has in abundance is wildflowers. Everything
from the common dandelion to the rare and beautiful ladyslipper
orchid can be found here. Because I have been interested in them
for so long, I thought it only apropriate to list them within
the Gates County Tour, so I have made up this special section
specifically dedicated to them.
Some of these photos aren't actually of wildflowers, but other
native species of plants. This is not meant to be a field guide,
and I'm not absolutely certain of the names of the different flowers
or plants, so if you see a mistake don't hesitate to let
me know.
If you aren't interested in flowers, then go no further, however
if you love them as I do, then click "next" to begin
the wildflower tour.
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