Tag Archives: shrubs

Jackson Park – August 14, 2026

Posted on August 16, 2026 by WCBC

We last visited Jackson Park in 2008, so a return visit was overdue. The description said we would explore the wetlands, but after a few weeks of rain we should have realized they would be VERY WET wetlands! Note: Next … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged Bugs, Ferns, Henderson County, Hendersonville, Hiking, lake, Non-native Plants, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Sky Valley Road – June 19, 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026 by WCBC

Looks like it was a great day for catching orchids and Eric even managed to make Buckwheat look beautiful! Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged DuPont State Forest, Henderson County, Hiking, Insects, Lichens, Non-native Plants, shrubs, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 15, 2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 by WCBC

We never did manage to fit this field trip in with all the rain last year, but this year the weather was fantastic! Once again, the Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its … Continue reading →

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Hemlock Ridge – May 16, 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025 by WCBC

The club was fortunate to be invited again to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members (we must have behaved ourselves last year). Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt. Plants that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mosses, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, WCBC, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Happy Families – Adoxaceae to Anomodontaceae

Posted on October 20, 2024 by WCBC

This winter we’ll categorize plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Adoxaceae (Moschatel), Acanthaceae (Acanthus), Agavaceae (Asparagus), Alismataceae (Water-plantain), Anacardiaceae (Cashew or Sumac), Annonaceae (Custard Apple), & Anomodontaceae (Anomodon) families. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant ID | Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, shrubs, South Carolina, WCBC, Wildflowers | Leave a comment