Whats the vegetation of virginia?
A temperate broadleaf deciduous forest covers most of Virginia, reflecting its humid subtropical climate. Various types of this forest may be found from northern New England to southern Florida, from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean. In Virginia, the forest is generally characterized by four layers, each rich in species. The canopy, dominated by mast-producing oaks and hickories, is 60 to 100 feet above the forest floor. Below it lies an understory of smaller trees such as dogwood and redbud; a shrub layer frequently dominated by heaths such as rhododendron, azalea, and mountain laurel; and an herb layer of diverse perennial forbs, mosses, lichens, and clubmosses. Woody vines are conspicuous in moister habitats; most common are wild grape, Virginia creeper, and poison ivy. The most widespread forest type in Virginia is the oak-chestnut forest, which covers most of the Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, and northern Piedmont Plateau provinces. Three oak species are most frequent:
