Central Appalachian Montane Oak - Hickory Forest (Acidic Type) – CEGL008516

Late-summer view of the diverse, acidic montane oak-hickory forest shown in the previous photo.  The goldenrods coming into flower are sharp-leaved goldenrod (Solidago arguta var. arguta) and elm-leaf goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia var. ulmifolia).  Trayfoot Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, Rockingham County.