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Where to Find Lists of Native Plants
Attitude
s and definitions of plants change over time. Dandelions, Taraxacum, were onc
e a beloved European garden flower brought to the new world with pride.
Now they are reviled.
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2016 Philadelphia Flower Show
Exploring America’s Parks through Flowers
Surrounded by flowers, the rustic National Park-style entrance to the Philadelphia Flower Show leads to a stunning celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. Continue reading 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show
What is a Native Plant?
What is a native plant?
Plants are defined as native if they occur in a specific region, ecosystem or habitat without any intervention from people, either direct or indirect, according to the U.S. National Arboretum. The arboretum further stipulates that to be considered a native, a plant needs to have been present before the arrival of Europeans in North America. Continue reading What is a Native Plant?