Archives: Native Plants

Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)

Bald Cypress in its distinctive autumn russet — one of the few deciduous conifers native to North America. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Taxodium

Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)

Bracken Fern growing in its characteristic triangular formation in a mixed forest. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Pteridium aquilinum, commonly known as Bracken Fern,

Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)

Virginia Pine showing its characteristic irregular, open crown and wiry branching — a hardy native of the Mid-Atlantic uplands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Pinus

Virginia Blue Flag (Iris virginica)

Virginia Blue Flag in full bloom — the intricate violet-blue falls with yellow and white markings are among the most beautiful of all native wildflowers.

Rice Cut Grass (Leersia oryzoides)

Rice Cut Grass growing in its characteristic wetland habitat, showing the flat, yellow-green blades and open panicle seed heads. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata)

Shortleaf Pine — one of the most widespread and ecologically important native pines of the eastern United States, supporting a diversity of wildlife and forest

Long Hair Sedge (Carex crinita)

Long Hair Sedge in its preferred wetland habitat, showing the distinctive long, drooping, hair-like seed spikes that give it its common name. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Arrow Alum (Peltandra virginica)

Arrow Alum growing in wetland habitat, showing the distinctive arrow-shaped leaves and characteristic green spathe. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Peltandra virginica, commonly known

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