Gallery of the Shoreline Plants of Sebec Lake
| Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) graces this boulder in the lake. This small shrub grows anywhere there is a little soil, plenty of water, and bright sunlight. | ||
| Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) is common in sandy and gravely soils around the lake. It get's its name because it makes and attractive dried flower if picked before the flowers are fully open and dried upside down. | ||
| Purple fringed orchis (Platanthera grandiflora) is member of the orchid family that likes wet soils. It is relatively common along the shores of the lake. Like most orchids, it suffers if picked and does not transplant well. | ||
| Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is in the rose family. A closeup look at the pink flowers makes this relationship easier to see. | ||
| Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is very common along the shores of the Lake. Here it grows infront of a speckled alder shrub (Alnus incanata). | ||
| Cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) are an important nectar source to the ruby throated humming birds. | ||
| A small colony of bright red cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) makes a bold statement. Over picking has made this flower scarce in many areas. | ||
| Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) showing off it's perfectly sperical flower heads. It's flowers, leaves, and seeds provide valuable wildlife food. | ||
