Red Maple is a deciduous hardwood tree native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Acer rubrum, it grows 60-90' tall in full sun and moist to dry soil, and puts on an amazing display of...
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Purple Loosestrife – A beautiful, but horrible invasive plant
Purple Loosestrife is a highly invasive plant introduced to North America. Scientifically known as Lythrum salicaria, it typically grows 2-6' tall and blooms densely flowered purple spikes in full...
Roots are the portion of a plant that interface with the ground. They perform three primary functions, anchoring the plant, absorbing water/nutrients/minerals, and also act as storage of energy for...
One of the most interesting native flowers North America has to offer is commonly known as Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum). Typically found in woodland settings, the curious flower structure...
Hackberry is a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America. Scientifically known as Celtis occidentalis, it will grow 50-80’ tall in full sun and well draining soil. Providing year round...
The Wheel Bug is a species of Assassin Bug found in North America with a painful bite. Scientifically known as Arilus cristatus, they have a semicircle spiny ridge behind their head which resembles a...