Minute Man National Historical Park supports a variety of vegetation types, including forests, fields, shrublands, ponds, wetlands, and developed areas. In addition, the park supports several types of wetlands, including forested wetlands, seasonal ponds, swamps, bogs, and emergent wetlands. Approximately 250 species of plants have been documented in the park, including 29 native trees, 27 native shrubs, over 100 native herbs, a variety of grasses, and more than 70 non-native species. Dominant trees include sugar maple (Acer saccharum), silver maple (Acer saccharinum), white oak (Quercus alba), and American beech (Fagus grandifolia). Dominant shrubs at the park are mostly non-native species, including European buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula), common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), and Morrow bush honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii).
NETN Species Spotlight
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 Japanese knotweed is a very robust invasive plant species. Learn why it spreads so readily outside of its native Japan, and how the NPS and other groups are trying to control it.  Though it goes by many names, the serviceberry tree is much loved by people and birds alike. Learn more about one of spring's first bloomers and why you should plant one in your yard.  Native species - birds, insects, plants, etc - need our help. When planning your yard layout, consider adding some valuable native plants to the mix.  The Paper Birch is undeniably a tree of the north woods. Entwined in lore and legend, it has been a key part of ecosystems and cultures since well before the time of the Neanderthals even.  After more than 10 years of monitoring forest health in NETN parks, plant ecologist Kate Miller shares here knowledge and insights and current forest conditions and tips on long term forest management.  Giant hogweed is a particularly nasty intruder across much of the country. Find out how the NPS looks for it in parks, and what to do if you spot one in your yard.  Puffballl mushrooms offer many joys - from stomping on them as children to eating them fried with butter. Learn more about this natural history of this fascinating fungi.  Invasive plants are a concerning and growing issue for eastern national parks. Learn what is spreading, and how some parks are seeing success in managing them.  Ecosystems are complex and intricate and sometimes have a surprising web of relationships. Learn how deer, bees, birds, and wildflowers connect in the park ecosystems of the northeast.
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