Botany
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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
In: Plant Species
By: Violet Snow
Gorgeous, fragrant flowers, edible pods, food and habitat for monarch butterflies and other insects, a source of material for string: the virtues of milkweed go on and on more...
In: Botany (general)
By: Tami Port
Here are the secrets to help you control common lawn weeds such as Hawkweed, plantain, wood sorrel and the dreaded dandelion. more...
In: Botany (general)
By: Tami Port
Hawkweed, plantain,and the dreaded dandelion: nuisance plants that people trying to cultivate a flawless lawn are constantly battling. Why are weeds so difficult to beat? more...
In: Botany (general)
By: Violet Snow
Certain fern species are unique and easily identified, while many look almost identical and require careful comparison of leaflets, spore cases, and other features. more...
Pacific Coast Tide Pool Animals
In: Botany (general)
By: Linda McDonnell
Low tide reveals animals seen only for a brief time. Sea anemones, purple sea urchins, starfish, colorful sea slugs and tiny crabs live in this hidden world. more...
In: Plant Species
By: Barbara Stewart
Cladia retipora can grow like snow drifts, explaining its common name of Snow Lichen, while viewed close up, delicate and lacy, Coral Lichen is a fitting name. more...
In: Plant Species
By: Barbara Stewart
This tall hemi-epiphyte, distinguished by curtains of aerial roots, is found in high altitude cloud forests. more...
Columbia Gorge Field Wildflowers
In: Plant Species
By: Linda McDonnell
Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. Look for Desert Parsley, Delphinium, Saskatoon and Ball-head Waterleaf. more...
In: Plant Species
By: Linda McDonnell
Madrone is a stunning tree overhanging coastlines from its perch on rocky cliffs. Look for its evergreen leaves, summer flowers and bright fall berries. more...
In: Plant Ecology
By: Barbara Stewart
Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, using them for support. more...
