Colorful sites at LaRussell Access Point

This is a collection of flowers, wildlife and other things that have been observed on the La Russell Access site (along Spring River). I hope that you enjoy them as much as the Stream Team members have.

You may want to visit the Missouri Flora webpage for additional information about these plants. (click on photographs for close up)

Phlox divaricata Wild Blue Phlox, bloomig mid April


Barbarea vulgaris Yellow Rocket, blooming mid April










Chrysanthemum leucanthemum blooming early May










Valerianella radiata blooming early May.











Tradescantia virginiana blooming mid May.











Medicago lupulina blooming mid May.











Mirabilis nyctaginea blooming mid May.











Anthemis arvensis blooming mid May











Ruellia pedunculata, blooming late May











Trifolium pratense, blooming late May











Coronilla varia, blooming late May











Erigeron annuus, blooms late may

Vandalism by 4-wheelers & pickups

Recent activity by 4-wheelers and pickup truck(s) have caused extensive damage to the LaRussell Access site. Off road damage of erosion and native turf destruction has been taking place for the last 6 months. Recent destruction, called off road "mudding", followed rains on March 20 and April 13, 2007. If you know the individual(s) responsible, please contact Jasper County Sheriff's Office, 417-358-2821, ask for Deputy Roughton, Deputy Calvin or Deputy Terry.


(Click on photographs for close-up of damage)