Archives: Native Plants

Alpine Bluegrass (Poa alpina)

Alpine Bluegrass (Poa alpina) — a densely tufted alpine grass with thick, fleshy leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Poa alpina, commonly known as Alpine

Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)

Balsam Poplar growing along a riparian corridor in the boreal north. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Populus balsamifera, commonly known as Balsam Poplar, is

Alaska Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis)

Alaska Cedar foliage and seed cones — the characteristic rope-like, pendulous sprays are diagnostic. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, commonly known as

Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)

Yaupon Holly — one of the Southeast’s most versatile and wildlife-productive native shrubs, tolerant of a remarkable range of conditions. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Ilex

Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides)

Wild Hyacinth in full bloom, its spikes of light blue flowers rising gracefully above linear foliage. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Camassia scilloides, known as

Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)

Swamp Chestnut Oak in brilliant autumn color — one of the most reliable red-fall-color trees of the Southeast. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Quercus

Summer Azalea (Rhododendron serrulatum)

Summer Azalea in bloom with characteristic white, intensely fragrant flowers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Rhododendron serrulatum, commonly known as Summer Azalea or Hammock Swamp

Spruce Pine (Pinus glabra)

Spruce Pine — short, twisted needles and a smooth oak-like bark distinguish it from all other southeastern pines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Pinus

Southern Crabapple (Malus angustifolia)

Southern Crabapple in full spring bloom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Malus angustifolia, the Southern Crabapple or Narrowleaf Crabapple, is the native crabapple of

Rattlesnake Fern (Botrychium virginianum)

Rattlesnake Fern with distinctive triangular sterile frond and erect fertile spike bearing clustered sporangia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Botrychium virginianum, commonly known as

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