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Sky Valley Road – August 15, 2025

Well, at least loads of rain means the dust was washed off the plants and they looked in great shape. We also completed the trip and lunch before the obligatory afternoon thunderstorms. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every … Continue reading

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Wintergreen Falls – June 9 & 13, 2025

Well, we didn’t make it to the waterfall. In fact, we didn’t quite get to the former shortcut trail before the heavens opened and the forest road became a gushing creek! Fortunately we visited the meadow first and found some … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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