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Canadian Bunchberry Identification – Cornus canadensis

Canadian Bunchberry Identification – Cornus canadensis Exploring the wilderness, you might stumble across the Canadian Bunchberry, a plant known scientifically as Cornus canadensis. You might hear some people calling it the Bunchberry Dogwood or Creeping Dogwood too. The Canadian Bunchberry belongs to the Cornaceae family, which is the Dogwood family. If you’ve ever heard of […]

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Bladder Campion Identification – Silene vulgaris

Bladder Campion Identification – Silene vulgaris Bladder Campion is known scientifically as Silene vulgaris. This plant is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, commonly referred to as the Pink family. Bladder Campion, has its origins in Europe and can be identified by some very unique features. Bladder Campion: Key Parts in Photos Where to find

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Chickweed Identification – Stellaria media

Chickweed Identification – Stellaria media Chickweed, scientifically known as Stellaria media, is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, often referred to as the “Pink” family. If you’ve heard of Birdweed, or Chickenwort, they are other common names of Chickweed. Originating from Eurasia, it is an annual or sometimes a short-lived perennial plant. Chickweed: Key Parts

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Hackberry Identification – Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry Identification – Celtis occidentalis American Hackberry, also known as Celtis occidentalis, belongs to the Cannabaceae family, which interestingly is the same family that hemp belongs to. You might have also heard of the American Hackberry being called by other names such as the Northern Hackberry or Common Hackberry. American Hackberry is not just a

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Garlic Mustard Identification – Alliaria petiolata

Garlic Mustard Identification – Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard, or Alliaria petiolata, is a member of the Brassicaceae family, the same group to which cabbages and turnips belong. Besides Garlic Mustard, this plant is sometimes referred to simply as Alliaria, drawing from its genus name. This plant originated in Europe and, over time, has spread its

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Virginia Pepperweed Identification – Lepidium virginicum

Virginia Pepperweed Identification – Lepidium virginicum Virginia Pepperweed, known scientifically as Lepidium virginicum. This plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which is more commonly known as the mustard family. If you’ve ever seen mustard flowers, you’ve seen a relative of this plant. Other than Virginia Pepperweed, this plant goes by several other names. Some of

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