Tag Archives: Plant Identification

Know Your Plants – Canadian Plants

Posted on November 26, 2023 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database with names including the words “Canada, Canadian, Canadense, or Canadensis”.  Guess what, they are all native to North America, except Canada Thistle, indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name! … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plant Names That Include the Word “America”

Posted on November 19, 2023 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database with names including the word “America”.  Guess what, they are all native to North America! Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, David Bryan, … Continue reading →

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Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023 by WCBC

The 0.8 mile Vaughn Creek Greenway trail in Tryon, NC, takes hikers through a beautiful wooded area along Vaughn Creek. Not far into the hike, visitors can see Siller’s Falls on their left. The trail ends at a large tunnel … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”

Posted on March 19, 2023 by WCBC

Last pictures! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “V”

Posted on March 12, 2023 by WCBC

Almost there! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “V”.  We haven’t forgotten “U” – it will be included next week with the final batch. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these … Continue reading →

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