21 September 2023.
Lake County, Minnesota, United States
Locality: Located near Finland at both Cranberry Road near Sawmill Creek and Cramer Road adjacent to East Branch Baptism River, T57N R7W Secs. 9, 16, 27, and 34.
Coordinates: 47.3998, -91.1931
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Elevation: 385m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Habitat: Wild Habitat
Environment description: Forest (aspen/conifer) understory, forest clearings, transition zone between forest and fens and fen bordering river.
Number of plants sampled: 32
Associated species: Populus tremuloides and Alnus incana subsp. rugosa.
Comment: Evidence of fruit/seed consumption was noted typically at the base of plants. Fruits were often only partially consumed. Remains of several fruits were noted in small piles where the entire peduncles were removed along with the fruits and then consumed on the ground. Two areas were sampled separated by approximately 2.75 miles. East Branch Baptisim River area stretching approximately 375 yards and the Sawmill Creek area stretching 1.25 miles. Minimum distance between plants sampled estimated at 20 yards. Coordinates provided refers to specimen WR001 (central portion of the population sampled). Coordinates for each plant sampled may be provided upon request.
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