Central Appalachian Shale Barren (Northern Type) – CEGL006288
A typical rocky shale barren overlooking the valley of the North Fork Shenandoah River near Woodstock in Shenandoah County. Shale barren evening-primrose (Oenothera argillicola) is blooming in left foreground. Seven Bends State Park. © DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming