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Published July 22, 2011, 12:00 AM

Photo gallery: Tamarack Nature Preserve

Rare ecosystem located in the heart of Woodbury


This purple Joe Pye weed is native to Eastern North America. Staff photos by Riham Feshir

  • This purple Joe Pye weed is native to Eastern North America. Staff photos by Riham Feshir
  • Every year, the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District offers a public tour of Tamarack Nature Preserve. Tour guides explained how water flows through the swamp during the annual Tamarack Nature Preserve tour.
  • Arrowhead plants are low-maintenance houseplants that grow at Tamarack Nature Preserve. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • Sunflowers can be seen throughout Tamarack Swamp. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • Colorful and exotic flowers are scattered throughout Tamarack Nature Preserve. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • The bottlebrush sedge plant is normally 1-2 feet tall and grows throughout much of the summer. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • Tour guides warned visitors of the dangers of Poison Sumac, which is known for its red branches. Just brushing against the plant can cause major skin irritation. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • The Purple cone flower is commonly found on South Dakota Indian Reservations. In the past, Native Americans would dry its roots and use them to deaden toothaches between gums and teeth. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • Once a year, the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District posts signs identifying different plants found at the Tamarack Swamp like this narrow leaf cattail. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • These sunflowers are rare in the sense their pedals grow upwards. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • This year's tour, held July 14, was broken up into small groups. The general tour gave an overall look at how the wetland works as well as identified some of the plants and flowers. Staff photo by Riham Feshir
  • The swamp milkweed plant is named for its milky juice, which includes several complex compounds. Saff photo by Riham Feshir