Parkway Deep South – April 28, 2025

Posted on May 10, 2025 by WCBC

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. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Janice Irwin. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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Corneille Bryan Native Garden – April 21, 2025

Posted on May 4, 2025 by WCBC

The Corneille Bryan Native Garden was established in 1989 to call attention to the unique plant life in the Southern Appalachians and to promote its preservation. By 2012 there were approximately 500 species of plants, excluding grasses and weeds. You can read an “Our State” magazine article about the gardens here. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Joe Standaert.

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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North Carolina Botanical Garden Scout – April 14 & 19, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by WCBC

Joe & Mary were in Durham and paid a couple of visits to the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Jealous! Botanical plant names in the garden are from the Flora of the Southeastern United States. Photography by Joe Standaert.  Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.

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Givens Estates – April 14, 2025

Posted on April 22, 2025 by WCBC

It’s been quite a while since we went to Givens & despite the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene there were still lots of great plants to see. Thanks, Kent, for showing us around. Photography by 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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Jones Gap State Park – April 11, 2025

Posted on April 16, 2025 by WCBC

Jones Gap State Park had a double whammy recently. First Hurricane Helene caused terrible flooding of the Middle Saluda River, moving boulders, dropping trees, causing landslides, and taking out the bridge. Then the Persimmon Ridge Fire came really close. However, fortunately plants are resilient, and we got to see a bunch of nice ones on our walk, including the park’s namesake. Thanks to Harvey Ballard for identifying the mystery white violet!

Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Cindy Carpenter, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert. 

Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we mostly 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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