Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Mid-Atlantic
Karen Meyers Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Rocky Mountain Area
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Plant Profile: Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco)
Karen Also known as paradise plum, abajeru and icaco, this evergreen shrub or small tree is native to sea beaches and inlands in tropical areas of west Africa, and from Brazil…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southwest
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Plant Profile: Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens)
Also known as salt-marsh goldenrod, this succulent herbaceous perennial is native to coastal areas of eastern North America, parts of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America where it grows on…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southeast
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Wildflowers: Liatris Native to New England
Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…
Wildflowers: Poppies Native to the Rocky Mountain Area
All of the poppies listed below are are native to the Rocky Mountain area and in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae; not included are plants that are not…
Plant Profile: Golden-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum)
This tender semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial is native to moist soils around ponds, bogs, marshes, and other moist sites along the Pacific coast from central California to southern British Columbia. It…
Wildflowers: Poppies Native to the Pacific Coast
The common name, poppy, can refer to many different plants some of which are considered true poppies, while others resemble poppies but are not even in the same plant family.…