Tag Archives: Pisgah National Forest

Know Your Plants – Boys & Girls!

Posted on February 18, 2024 by WCBC

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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Lucy’s Shortia Portfolio

Posted on February 11, 2024 by WCBC

Here is a collection of illustrations for Shortia I have done over the years. This idea came to me because our Botany Club’s own Dick Smith had done illustrations and written many articles for Shortia but not all of them … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After Virginia

Posted on December 17, 2023 by WCBC

We already saw plants named after the Carolinas. This week’s post is plants in our database named after Virginia. All are native to North America. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, … Continue reading →

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Sam Knob Meadow – October 12, 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by WCBC

This is our final monthly post on the flora of Sam Knob Meadow. Still some Asters and Gentians blooming, and the fall colors appearing. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Mary Knierim, and Aleta Tisdale. Click on any picture to zoom & … Continue reading →

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Big Ridge Loop – September 22, 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by WCBC

It’s been a while since we walked this trail in the fall. We got some surprises! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, … Continue reading →

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