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John B from Saint Louis on 8/23/2018 9:57:28 PM:
Any idea what type of plants grow along the trail that look similar to short bamboo? They are anywhere from one to three feet tall, have no leaves from what I can see, are dark green, and have segments on the stalks similar to bamboo.
 
Jim from St thomas on 8/23/2018 10:55:23 PM:
Horsetail Rush
 
OCtandem from OC, CA on 8/23/2018 11:00:15 PM:
While riding the trail the first week of June we found ripe mulberries growing on trees all along the trail. We were glad someone pointed them out to us since we'd never seen them before. Very tasty!
 
John B from Saint Louis on 8/24/2018 7:06:09 AM:
Thanks Jim, St Thomas !
 
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 8/24/2018 7:51:50 AM:
As Jim said, they are Horsetail, or Scour Rush. They were supposedly named scour rush by the Native Americans because their tough fibers were helpful in cleaning pottery (according to a Mo Dept Nat'l Resources during a tram tour).
 
Jerry Whittle from Belleville on 8/25/2018 9:54:20 AM:
Great question and answers. I'd been wondering about it myself.

The Augusta Brew Haus right off the trail does have some bamboo growing in the patio area. Much larger.
 
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