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Washington State Park Hardwood

Washington State Park Hardwood

A mesic limestone forest located in the Mississippi River Section of the Ozark Border Natural Division, the hardwood forest has developed over broken down talus at the base of a dolomite bluff. Dominant trees include northern red oak, chinquapin oak, white oak and Kentucky coffee tree with many of the overstory trees older than 150 years. The area is noted for its luxuriant and diverse spring wildflowers.

Access Information: 

GPS park office.

General Information
Designation Date: 
07/23/1985
Acreage: 
63
Owner: 
MO Department of Natural Resources
County: 
Washington
Map: 

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