squirrel corn, appendaged Virginia waterleaf, and Virginia waterleaf on forest floor, Merritt Forest State Preserve, Iowa USA

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old growth forest in Iowa s Paleozoic Plateau (Driftless Area)

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Size: 4890px × 3615px
Location: Merritt Forest State Preserve, Iowa USA
Photo credit: © Clint Farlinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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