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

Lower Cat Gap Trail – April 19, 2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by WCBC

Another great turnout and lots of plants to see, as well as a few critters! Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are … Continue reading →

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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – April 15, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by WCBC

Looks like the timing for our Glassy Mountain trip was perfect once again. Most of our favorite plants were there and in amazing numbers – blooming Fringe Trees were everywhere! Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Joe Standaert, … Continue reading →

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McCall Cemetery Loop – April 12, 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by WCBC

It’s been several years since we were able to visit McCall Cemetery due to Covid and then Tropical Storm Fred. The road just reopened this spring, so we thought it was time to check it out again. Photography by Ken … Continue reading →

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Davidson River – April 8, 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by WCBC

Another great turnout and a lovely day for a hike. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed … Continue reading →

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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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