Tag Archives: South Carolina

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

Posted on April 30, 2024 by WCBC

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

Posted on April 22, 2024 by WCBC

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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Station Cove Falls – April 5, 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by WCBC

Once again we found the elusive Three parted Violet (Viola tripartita), Whorled Horsebalm (Collinsonia verticillata), and Pinxter Flower (Rhododendron periclymenoides). Photography by Ken Borgfeldt.  Click on any picture to enter the slide show.

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Are You Ready to Botanize?

Posted on March 30, 2024 by WCBC

A quick review of plants we may expect to see in the next few months. Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Lucy Prim, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After People – Menzies to Walter

Posted on March 24, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is more plants in our database named after people; mostly naturalists but some patrons, friends, & family members too. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these plants or people you know. Archibald Menzies (March 15, … Continue reading →

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