Dry-Mesic Calcareous Forest (Chinquapin Oak - Mixed Hardwoods Type) – CEGL004793

Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) dominates the herb layer under white ash (Fraxinus americana) and chinquapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) in a dry-mesic calcareous forest over Honaker dolostone.  On knob above the Clinch River near Tank Hollow, Russell County.  Cleveland Barrens State Natural Area Preserve.