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Geography of West Virginia GEOLOGY See Also: Geology of West Virginia FAUNA See Also: Fauna of West Virginia FLORA See Also: Flora of West Virginia The Allegheny and Cumberland Plateau s of West Virginia are predominantly covered by Hardwood Forests , but along the Ohio River and its principal Tributaries , the valuable timber has been removed and considerable areas have been wholly cleared over the centuries for farming and pasture lands. Among the most prevalent trees of this region are the Chestnut Oak s, the Walnut , the Yellow Poplar , and the Cherry . Southern West Virginia contains the largest reserve supply of timber. In the Ridge-and-Valley region of the Appalachian Mountains , the Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Highlands have a forest covering similar to that of the plateau region, however between these two areas of hardwood there is a long belt where Spruce and White Pine cover the mountain ridges. Other trees common in the state are the Persimmon , Sassafras , and, in the Ohio and Potomac Valley regions, the American Sycamore . Hickory , Chestnut , Locust , Maple , Beech , Dogwood , and Pawpaw are widely distributed throughout the state as well. Among the state's common shrubs and vines are the Blackberry , black and red Raspberry , Gooseberry , Huckleberry , Hazel , and Wild Grape . Ginseng is an important medicinal plant that is harvested primarily in West Virginia's southern regions. Wild Ginger , Elder , and Sumach are common, and deep in the mountainous areas, Rhododendrons , Mountain Laurel , and Azalea s grow in abundance. GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS
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