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

Station Cove Falls – April 5, 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by WCBC

Once again we found the elusive Three parted Violet (Viola tripartita), Whorled Horsebalm (Collinsonia verticillata), and Pinxter Flower (Rhododendron periclymenoides). Photography by Ken Borgfeldt.  Click on any picture to enter the slide show.

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Twin Bridges – April 1, 2024

Posted on April 6, 2024 by WCBC

Another spectacular show!  Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Billy Dinwiddie,  & Jim Poling. Click on any picture to enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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Are You Ready to Botanize?

Posted on March 30, 2024 by WCBC

A quick review of plants we may expect to see in the next few months. Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Lucy Prim, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After People – Menzies to Walter

Posted on March 24, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is more plants in our database named after people; mostly naturalists but some patrons, friends, & family members too. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these plants or people you know. Archibald Menzies (March 15, … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After People – Bartram to Lyon

Posted on March 17, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database named after people – mostly naturalists but some patrons, friends, & family members too. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these plants or people you know. John (March 23, 1699 … Continue reading →

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