Archives: Native Plants

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Impatiens capensis, commonly known as Jewelweed, is a remarkable native North American plant species that showcases

Fringed Loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliata)

Fringed Loosestrife in flower, showing its upright growth habit and opposite leaves. Photo: Cephas (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons Lysimachia ciliata, commonly known as Fringed

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)

A mature Cucumber Tree showing its broad, rounded crown and open-grown form. Photo: Katherine Wagner-Reiss (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons Magnolia acuminata, commonly known as

Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)

Blue Cohosh with small yellowish-green flowers in spring bloom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Caulophyllum thalictroides, commonly known as Blue Cohosh, Papoose Root, or Squaw Root,

Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)

Pagoda dogwood in full bloom, its flat-topped flower clusters held above tiers of horizontally spreading branches. Photo: Ryan Hodnett, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

A majestic White Oak showing the species’ characteristic broad, rounded crown and impressive stature. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Quercus alba, commonly known as

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

Elderberry’s distinctive creamy-white flower clusters bloom in early summer, creating stunning flat-topped displays. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Sambucus canadensis, commonly known as Elderberry,

Hobblebush (Viburnum alnifolium)

Hobblebush displaying its characteristic large, heart-shaped leaves and open growth form that earned it the nickname “hobble-bush” for its ability to trip forest travelers. Photo:

Silky Willow (Salix sericea)

A silky willow leaf held against its stem, showing the silvery-silky hairs on the underside that give this willow its name. Photo: Robert H. Mohlenbrock,

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

American Beech foliage displaying the species’ distinctive oval leaves with prominent parallel veining. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5) Fagus grandifolia, commonly known as American

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