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Happy Families – Apiaceae (Umbellifers)

This winter we’ll categorize plants in our database by family. This week’s post is plants in the Apiaceae (Celery, Parsley, & Carrot) family, also known as umbellifers because their umbels resemble umbrellas. Typically, plants in this family are hollow-stemmed with … Continue reading

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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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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – May 17, 2024

A prescribed burn was done over a large area stretching from Persimmon Ridge Road down to Lake Wattacoo over the winter. Between that and the mowing on the dam we were curious to see how the plants were doing. We … Continue reading

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The Narrows at Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve – April 22, 2024

Phew! A long hike (for us) but with plenty of bang for the buck & fortunately the temperatures cooled down a little! Once again, a few plants that were new (for some of us).   Plants that are non-native to North … Continue reading

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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – April 15, 2024

Looks like the timing for our Glassy Mountain trip was perfect once again. Most of our favorite plants were there and in amazing numbers – blooming Fringe Trees were everywhere! Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Joe Standaert, … Continue reading

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