Tagged Stories: "plants"
Don’t deck the halls with invasive species
November 9, 2023Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species
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Garlic mustard doesn’t belong in our forests but is fine in our kitchens
May 8, 2023Invasive garlic mustard is overtaking forest (or forested) ecosystems across North America.
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When other plants are losing their leaves, witchhazel puts on a show
January 5, 2023The yellow flowers of witchhazel plant bloom as the final leaves fall. (Photo courtesy of Susan Thomas/iNaturalist CC BY-NC)
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Growing a passion for an unusual native species
July 1, 2021Native to the Chesapeake, the passionflower is a cousin of the tropical passionfruit.
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The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
June 7, 2021A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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Life under the fallen leaves
March 9, 2021Bees, butterflies, moths and other insects use leaf cover to weather the winter
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How choosing the right tree can help adapt to climate change
May 8, 2020By planning for the future, you can increase forest resiliency
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Eight springtime wildflowers you can eat
April 17, 2020These tasty plants may be growing in your own backyard
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Ten Chesapeake species with unique nicknames
April 1, 2020These creative names will bring some joy to your day
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Surprising perks of the pickerelweed
December 26, 2019This beautiful pond plant is a valuable asset in the Bay watershed
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