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Chokeberry Aronia – The most underused Native Berry Bush in America

A bush with red berries.

The huckleberry vacamanuana. Huckberryhouds, strawberry shortcakes best friend huckberry pie and Huck finn - are all named for the wild native huckleberry plant

The charm of Oregon’s Vaccinium membranaceum – Huckleberry

Bundles of fresh West Virginia ramps (Allium tricoccum), with white bulbs, pink stems, and broad green leaves, are tied with red rubber bands and displayed on a market table.

Ramps (Allium tricoccum): Spring’s Wild and Pungent Treasure

Tiny, Tough, and Worth It: Learning to Love Less Spectacle in Spring

A close-up of a vibrant species tulip with pink petals, a purple and blue center, and dark stamens, set against a blurred green background.

A collage of vibrant red Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) flowers in Pennsylvania gardens, some close up and others blooming among rocks and yellow flowers, showcasing their unique spiky petals and lush green surroundings.

Red, Wild, and Revolutionary: The Case for Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

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A leafless Diospyros virginiana, or American Persimmon, with numerous small, round orange fruits hanging from its branches stands against a foggy Iowa background. The sparse branches and dense clusters of fruit create a striking contrast against the misty sky.

How I Finally got American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) Trees to Grow

Utah Native Salix exigua (Coyote Willow)- A useful Keystone Species

A river with red grass and trees in the background.

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A white flowering allegheny serviceberry tree in front of a house.

Do you adore Amelanchier laevis?🤔 Let’s discuss Allegheny Serviceberry

A motorcycle is parked on a road under a large, sprawling Gumbo Limbo tree with thick branches. The lush tropical greenery creates a picturesque and serene setting, reminiscent of Florida's vibrant landscapes.

The Tourist Tree: Exploring Florida’s Gumbo Limbo Tree (Bursera simaruba)

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Cercis Canadensis (Eastern Redbud)- A bright and Easy Understory Tree

A close up of redbud tree flowers.

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A tall sweetgum tree stands prominently in the middle of a field filled with bright yellow wildflowers. The sky is clear with a soft gradient from blue to light at the horizon. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Grow Liquidambar styraciflua: The Native American Sweet Gum Tree

Close-up image of a striking arrangement of yellow and pink forsythia blossoms on thin branches against a light teal background. The yellow blooms are vibrant and fresh, while the pink flowers have a soft, delicate appearance.

It’s Time to Ditch Yellow Forsythia for One of These Early-blooming Pink or White Varieties

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