The Rutgers Ecological Preserve is home to many native species of trees, grass, and shrubs. There is also a strong presence of invasive species, which the RUEP Interns and volunteers work hard to remove. The photos below highlight the diversity of different plant species in the Eco Preserve, displaying the natural beauty of the forest.

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana), an invasive tree with small fruits

Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius), an invasive shrub

Grass (Could be Andropogon gerardii), native/invasive status unknown

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), a native tree

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), native, small edible onion

American Holly (Ilex opaca), a native shrub

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), a native species of tree

 

Photos taken by Rivka Schafer (Falling for a Flash Photography)