Tag Archives: Wildflowers

Twin Bridges – April 3, 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by WCBC

Another spectacular show and no rain!  As expected, plants were a little ahead this year and we saw some that we usually miss. All our old favorites were there and many seemed to have spread even more! Photography by Ken … Continue reading →

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Station Cove Falls – March 31, 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by WCBC

Our first field trip of 2023 and the timing was perfect. We finally found the elusive Three parted Violet (Viola tripartita) and some new plants for many of us in this location, Whorled Horsebalm (Collinsonia verticillata), Violet Wood Sorrel (Oxalis … Continue reading →

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Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023 by WCBC

The 0.8 mile Vaughn Creek Greenway trail in Tryon, NC, takes hikers through a beautiful wooded area along Vaughn Creek. Not far into the hike, visitors can see Siller’s Falls on their left. The trail ends at a large tunnel … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”

Posted on March 19, 2023 by WCBC

Last pictures! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “V”

Posted on March 12, 2023 by WCBC

Almost there! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “V”.  We haven’t forgotten “U” – it will be included next week with the final batch. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these … Continue reading →

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