This area was originally a transition zone between pine forest, hardwood forest, and oak savanna. These habitats were disrupted by logging and farming. Today the park is a mix of second-growth forest and meadow. As the river tends to overflow its banks in spring, inundation-tolerant species like silver maple and basswood dominate the floodplain. Wetlands are scattered throughout the park. Berries are prevalent along the trails, as are wild roses. Each month throughout spring and summer brings different wildflowers in bloom. Some common spring flowers include wild columbine ("Aquilegia canadensis"), wild geranium ("Geranium maculatum"), and Carolina puccoon ("Lithospermum caroliniense"). During the summer, visitors can see black-eyed Susan ("Rudbeckia hirta"), butterfly milkweed ("Asclepias tuberosa"), and rough blazing star ("Liatris aspera"). Fall brings its own mix of wildflowers, including many asters and goldenrods. There is also a variety of native grasses, including big bluestem ("Andropogon gerardi"), little bluestem ("Schizachyrium scoparium"), and Indian grass ("Sorghastrum nutans").