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The mission of the Western Carolina Botanical Club is to identify and study native plants and their habitats

Happy Families – Apiaceae (Umbellifers)

Posted on October 27, 2024 by WCBC

This winter we’ll categorize plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Apiaceae (Celery, Parsley, & Carrot) family, also known as umbellifers because their umbels resemble umbrellas. Typically, plants in this family are hollow-stemmed with … Continue reading →

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Happy Families – Adoxaceae to Anomodontaceae

Posted on October 20, 2024 by WCBC

This winter we’ll categorize plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Adoxaceae (Moschatel), Acanthaceae (Acanthus),  Agavaceae (Asparagus), Alismataceae (Water-plantain), Anacardiaceae (Cashew or Sumac), Annonaceae (Custard Apple), & Anomodontaceae (Anomodon) families. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, … Continue reading →

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Frying Pan Gap Trail in October

Posted on October 6, 2024 by WCBC

Woulda, shoulda, couldn’t! We hope everyone is doing OK after this incredibly destructive tropical storm and that your access, phone service, water, & power will soon be restored. Friday would have been a perfect day to hike Frying Pan – … Continue reading →

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Big Ridge Loop – September 20, 2024

Posted on September 23, 2024 by WCBC

Another glorious day on the Parkway. Loads of confusing Asters and Goldenrods! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt,  Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Click … Continue reading →

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Park at Flat Rock – September 13, 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by WCBC

Sadly the field trip was rained out, but fortunately Sarah took pictures when she scouted and we’ve added a few more from our previous visits. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Sarah King, Penny Longhurst, & Randy Richardson.  Click on any picture … Continue reading →

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