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

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

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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Know Your Plants – Plants With Names Relating to the Body – Hepatica to Tooth

This week’s post is more plants in our database with names relating to the body! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Plants With Names Relating to the Body – Eye to Heart

This week’s post is more plants in our database with names relating to the body! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Plants With Names Relating to the Body – Beard to Ear

This week’s post is plants in our database with names relating to the body! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Boys & Girls!

This week’s post is plants in our database with names or description relating to gender! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography … Continue reading

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