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Where to Find Lists of Native Plants

Attitudes and definitions of plants change over time. Dandelions, Taraxacum, were once a beloved European garden flower brought to the new world with pride.

Now they are reviled.

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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 100^th anniversary. Continue reading 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show →

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? →