Monthly Archives: March 2025

This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Orobanchaceae (Broomrape), Orthotrichaceae (a family of mosses), Osmundaceae (Royal Fern), Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel), Parmeliaceae (Lichen-forming fungi), Passifloraceae (Passion Flower), Peltigeraceae (a family of lichens), … Continue reading →

This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family, one of the largest flowering plant families.   Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Richard Holzman,  Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Randy Richardson, … Continue reading →

This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Melastomataceae (Melastoma), Menispermaceae (Moonseed), Mniaceae (a family of mosses), Moraceae (Mulberry), Myricaceae (Wax Trees & Shrubs), Nymphaeaceae (Water Lily), Nyssaceae (Tupelo), Oleaceae (Olive), … Continue reading →