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Wildflowers of Sable Island(November 2003) |
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From May through early October, there are wildflowers blooming on Sable Island. Tiny white violets are among the first flowers to appear in the spring, and goldenrod ends the season with bursts of brilliant yellow in September. During the last four centuries, settlements, introductions of livestock, and cultivation of crops have certainly influenced the vegetation of Sable Island. Of the more than 175 plant species presently on the island, about 40 are introductions. Introduced species include familiar plants such as daisies, thistles, dandelions, clovers, and various grasses. However, few of the introduced species have thrived on Sable Island, and they mostly occur in areas where buildings and structures provide some protection from wind and blowing sand. Most of the island's native flora is typical of mainland Nova Scotia and northeastern North America. About twenty native plants, however, have a very restricted distribution beyond Sable Island, and some are listed as "rare" in Nova Scotia. |
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