Most common in Kentucky, often seen darting along porches or woodpiles. Only spiny lizard occurring north of Florida or east of Texas. Females emit a loud quack, while the male's call is more of a muttering. Mallard is ancestor of the domestic duck. It interbreeds with both domestic and wild ducks for an assortment of varieties.
Fruit is a drupe that is greenish, reddish, and eventually turns black.
It is a preferred wildlife food. Drupes are different from berries. They have a stone encasing the seed, while berries have a fleshy covering. This tree yields valuable furniture timber. Common bluegrass tree which grows on moist sites and soils.