Tag Archives: shrubs
Happy Families – Adoxaceae to Anomodontaceae
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
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, shrubs, South Carolina, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Southern Highlands Reserve, June 7, 2024
Several club members took a guided tour at the Southern Highlands Reserve in Lake Toxaway to view their native plants and experience the rare ecology of high-elevation Southern Appalachian forests. After weeks of rain we really lucked out with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Hemlock Ridge – May 20, 2024
The club was fortunate to be invited to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members. Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Randy Richardson & Joe Standaert. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mosses, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 13, 2024
The Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its reputation. Painted Trillium were everywhere! It looks like this will be a great summer for Blueberries too. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Mary Knierim, Penny Longhurst, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Fernhaven – April 26, 2024
As always, the ferns at Fernhaven were up and growing, the complementary spring ephemerals were blooming (including many of the Trilliums), and nearly a half-dozen native azalea species could also be enjoyed. Wow! Thanks, Juanita and Larason for another great visit! Photography … Continue reading
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Tagged azaleas, Ferns, Hiking, Mushrooms, shrubs, Trillium, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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