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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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Know Your Plants – Boys & Girls!

Posted on February 18, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database with names or description relating to gender! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography … Continue reading →

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Lucy’s Shortia Portfolio

Posted on February 11, 2024 by WCBC

Here is a collection of illustrations for Shortia I have done over the years. This idea came to me because our Botany Club’s own Dick Smith had done illustrations and written many articles for Shortia but not all of them … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After Animals: Rabbit to Turtle

Posted on February 4, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database named after animals: Rabbit to Turtle.  Those that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) after the species name.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After Animals: Goose to Poodle

Posted on January 21, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database named after animals: Goose to Poodle.  Those that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) after the species name.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these … Continue reading →

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