there were no tracks because the ground was dry
reference item L = 16cm
Hind foot (L) = 6cm
(W) = 2.5cm
Front foot (L) = 2.5cm
(W)= 2cm
Bound/lope
L = 30cm
W = 14cm
track pattern with all 4 feet visible
reference item L = 16cm
w = 12cm
Foot print:
L = 4cm
W =2.5cm
trail pattern
only hind prints visible
bound/lope L = 13cm
w = 10cm
8 leaves are planar and there are fewer than 10 lobes, leaf shape is also ovate
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The plant species is an erect shrub (woody stem ~0.4m in height). Leaves are simple, entire, with a green leathery texture (coriaceous). The leaves are elliptic to linear in shape, with both ends tapering. The upperside of the leaves have small white dots on them. The underside of the leaves have a distinct woolly mat of orange hairs. Leaves are between 4 and 6.5 cm in length. Stem is woody and is peeling in some sections. Plant grows in groups (i.e. many of the same plant in the area). Strong aromatic smell.
Along edge of water. Standing about a meter tall in groups. Fruit is soft, with small spikes, ovoid shaped.
This plant grows in an upland terrestrial habitat. This tree is about 10 m tall with spreading branches. Leaves are rounded to four-angled in cross section.
This plant was found on the side of a railroad, growing in a ditch.
Prickles on stem and branches.
Sepals remaining on fruit,
Receptacle with bristles.
Fruit an aggregate of drupes, copper-colored pappus between drupes
Large leaves with toothed edges varying in color from red to green, pinnately veined, small lobes; pinnately compound with 5 leaflets
Plant at least 70cm tall, pleasant smell can be detected when capitulum is cut in half, tends to attract a lot of insects in its capitulum. Plant has high moisture content. Can be found in damp soil.