Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
Happy Families – Taxodiaceae to Xyridaceae
This winter we’ve been categorizing plants in our database by family. The final post is plants in the Taxodiaceae (Conifer), Theaceae (Tea), Theliaceae (a family of mosses), Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern), Thuidiaceae (a family of mosses), Tiliaceae (Linden), Typhaceae (Bullrush), Ulmaceae (Elm), Umbilicariaceae (a … Continue reading
Happy Families – Scapaniaceae to Symplocaceae
This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Scapaniaceae (a family of Liverworts), Schizaeaceae (Curlygrass or Comb Fern), Scrophulariaceae (Figwort), Selaginellaceae (Spike-moss), Simaroubaceae (Quassia), Smilacaceae (Greenbriar), Solanaceae (Nightshade), Sparganiaceae (Bur-reed), Sphagnaceae … Continue reading
Happy Families – Salicaceae to Saxifragaceae
This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Salicaceae (Willow), Santalaceae (Sandalwood), Sapindaceae (Soapberry), Sarraceniaceae (Pitcher Plant), & Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) families. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Cindy Carpenter, Daudie & John Colson, David … Continue reading
Happy Families – Rosaceae to Rutaceae
This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Rosaceae (Rose), Rubiaceae (Coffee, Madder, or Bedstraw), & Rutaceae (Rue or Citrus) families. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, David Heavner, … Continue reading
Happy Families – Ranunculaceae to Rosaceae
This winter we’re categorizing plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup), Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn), & Rosaceae (Rose) families. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Cindy Carpenter, Daudie & John Colson, David Heavner, Richard Holzman, Betty Jones, … Continue reading