Eastern Skunk Cabbage or their scientific name, “Symplocarpus Foetidus”, is a native plant often associated with a foul smell. Skunk-cabbage is one of the earliest wildflowers to bloom in the spring. Skunk-cabbage gets its name from the odor that resembles rotting meat. Through an internal chemical process, the plant produces […]
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Lonicera Xylosteum, more commonly known as Fly Honeysuckle, is a native species of shrub with small red berries. Fly honeysuckle was introduced from Eurasia, and now occupies most of northeast North America with small pockets growing on the west coast. It’s a shrub with hollow, arching branches that give it […]
Hedera Helix, more commonly known as English Ivy, is an invasive species of ivy. It’s originally native to parts of Asia and Europe. It was brought over to America by early settlers as a decorative kind of plant. More usage of it for landscaping and general beautification furthered its spread. […]
“Leaves of three, let it be!”An itchy native plant to North America that takes multiple forms. Found all over North America, Poison Ivy is a common poisonous plant that should be avoided. The ever popular saying “Leaves of three, let it be” is used as a rule of thumb to […]
An invasive species of beetle devastates the native and beloved Ash Tree. Ash Trees used to be all over the USA in abundance up until a few decades ago. This was when the Ash Borer was accidentally introduced into the United States. The adult Ash Borer beetles nibble on ash […]
Quercus coccinea or more commonly known as a Scarlet Oak, is a native tree to the East coast. The Scarlet Oak is a large tree best known for its brilliant autumn colors. Scarlet oak is a 75 ft., deciduous tree, that can reach up to 150 ft. Just like it’s […]