Red Rock Mountain Natural Area Preserve

Red Rock Mountain Natural Area Preserve

Red Rock Mountain Natural Area Preserve is a Natural Area Preserve located in Smyth County, Virginia. Its 637 acres support a number of rare natural features, and two natural community types, woodland and forest. Five rare plant species may be found on the property, including"Collinsia verna", "Phacelia fimbriata", and "Saxifraga careyana".

Reference

* [http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_area_preserves/redrockmt.shtml Preserve webpage]


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