Cattail Identification – Typha latifolia You might have seen tall plants with brown, cylindrical tops, growing near bodies of water. These are known as Cattails, a water-loving plant that’s fascinating in many ways. Let’s dive deeper to understand more about this plant, especially if you’re on the lookout during your next nature walk. The scientific […]
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Sweet Woodruff Identification – Galium odoratum The natural world is full of interesting plants. Among them is the Sweet Woodruff, which is scientifically known as Galium odoratum. This plant belongs to the Rubiaceae family, a group that might be familiar to many as the coffee family. While many know it as Sweet Woodruff, it also
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Saskatoon Berry Identification – Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Berry, scientifically known as Amelanchier alnifolia, is part of the Rosaceae family, which houses many of our favorite fruit trees, including apples, cherries, and pears. Besides Saskatoon Berry, this plant is often called Juneberry or Saskatoon Serviceberry. “Juneberry” suggests the month it typically bears fruit. This berry plant
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Common Hawthorn Identification – Crataegus monogyna The Common Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus monogyna, is a unique wild plant with edible and medicinal uses. It’s a tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family – a vast group which also includes roses, apples, and pears. Many of you might recognize this tree by its other names,
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Allegheny Blackberry Identification – Rubus allegheniensis Allegheny Blackberry, or Rubus allegheniensis as the botanists call it, is a unique wild plant. If you’ve been on a hike or a walk in Eastern Canada or the USA, you might have come across this thorny shrub, and if you’re lucky, sampled its delicious berries. Besides the name
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Woods’ Rose Identification – Rosa woodsii Woods’ Rose is known scientifically as Rosa woodsii. This lovely wildflower belongs to the Rosaceae family, or the rose family. Woods’ Rose: Key Parts in Photos Where to find it To catch a glimpse of the Woods’ Rose in its natural habitat, you’d want to explore places that receive
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