Plants of the Bible: White Poplar (Populus alba)
Karen This suckering deciduous tree is native to moist areas in Europe and central Asia and is a member of the willow family (Salicaceae) that also includes aspen and cottonwood. With…
Botany for Gardeners: Taxonomy of Dicots – Identifying the Magnolia Family (Magnoliaceae)
The large white or pink flowers on the various kinds of magnolia trees are a welcome sight in the garden. Although less showy, the flowers of the tulip tree (Liriodendron)…