Vegetation of the Calverton Ponds

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida), the dominant tree in the Long Island Pine Barrens (February 11, 2007)

Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum) on September 16, 2006

Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) beginning its autumn color on September 16, 2006

High Bush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) next to Block Pond (February 11, 2007)

Leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) is abundant at the Calverton Ponds, especially in Block Pond, where is forms a fringe at the edge of the pond as well as islands. (February 11, 2007)

The rare Thread-leaved Sundew (Drosera filiformis) captures and digests insects with the sticky hairs on its leaves. (June 10, 2000)

Leaf of White Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) frozen in Block Pond (February 11, 2007)