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, Richard Holzman, Betty Jones, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Lucy Prim, Randy Richardson, Joe Standaert, & Aleta Tisdale. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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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 – probably loads of Asters & fall colors! Let’s imagine we were able to hike, since it will probably be a while before we are able to get back up on the Parkway (or anywhere else).  Click on any picture to zoom & 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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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 on any picture to zoom.

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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 to zoom. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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Parkway South – September 6, 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by WCBC

Great day to be up on the Parkway as always. Stops were Wagon Gap Overlook, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. We ate lunch at John Rock Overlook. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Billy Dinwiddie, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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