DISTRIBUTION.—Occasional in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula, frequent in the northern half; abundant in the Upper Peninsula.

HABITAT.—Prefers cool, moist, rich soil; low, swampy ground; well-drained hillsides.

NOTES.—Grows rapidly. Short-lived. Easily transplanted.


Hemlock

1. Fruiting branch viewed from beneath, × 1/2.

2. Leaf, × 3.