On September 24, DCR-Natural Heritage Field Botanist Jennifer Stanley and Vegetation Ecologist Joey Thompson found previously unknown populations of...
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Uncover the beauty and benefits of Toyon, California's own holly, in our latest Garden Highlight. Learn about this native shrub’s striking red berries, evergreen foliage, and its vital role in local ecosystems. Perfect for Californian landscapes!
Climbing Fern (Lygodium palmatum) is a rare plant in Masachusetts, listed as "Special Concern" by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. it was once much more common in New England, but over-collection led to an initial decline. Interestingly, in 1869 Connecticut passed a law specifically designed to protect this plant - one of the first laws to protect a plant in the United States. Today this once common plant remains rare throughout New England.
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Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' - Elegant Lime Wattle. Graceful and vibrant. This Acacia produces an abundance of soft yellow flowers during late winter and spring.
During four weeks of touring with our latin/jazz group Lunar Octet in California and Michigan this summer, this " jazz naturalist " kept enc...
Nature: Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, is a blue-flowered invasive plant in the Commelinaceae that grows throughout the Piedmont.
Transform your backyard into a tranquil retreat with Michigan native plants for shade gardens. Enhance biodiversity and nurture the local ecosystem.
A native plant is one that occurs naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without direct or indirect human intervention. The plants present at the time Europeans arrived in North America are considered native to Arkansas.
CYNAROIDES (KING) | Iconic flower of South Africa. 1 - 1.5m - Magnificent large flowers - up to 30cm in diameter , Stunning in floral arrangements , Compact shrub
Discover the beauty and diversity of Kentucky's spring ephemerals with our guide to 17 native species. From the delicate Cutleaf Toothwort to the striking Red Trillium, these plants play important ecological roles and contribute to the state's natural heritage. Learn more about these fascinating plants and how to spot them on your next outdoor adventure.
Explore the beauty and importance of Kentucky's native grasses with our guide to 17 species, from the tall and stately Big Bluestem to the delicate and graceful Silky Wild Rye. Discover the ecological benefits of native grasses and their role in providing habitat and food for wildlife. Learn how these grasses can be used in landscaping and restoration projects for both aesthetic and practical purposes.
Claude Monet liked water-lilies, and painted them with a fierce passion. It isn't hard to understand why the French impressionist artist b...
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Apache Herbal Remedies - Preparing Teas and Poultices from Medicinal Plants BlackHawk Visions Apache tribe traditions, spirtuailty and survival
Piedmont Discovery Center advances biodiversity education and conservation in the most lived in ecoregion in the nation, the Piedmont.
