June 11, 2020
The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) tree, which once blanketed the eastern
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May 7, 2020
The Prickly Pear Cactus, known more formally as Opuntia is probably one of the most
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April 9, 2020
Treasured for its sweet, delicate fruit, the wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)
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March 12, 2020
The birch (Betulaceae) is a deciduous hardwood tree easily recognized by its
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February 6, 2020
The Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) is native to the Monterey Bay,
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January 16, 2020
The lichen is a remarkable composite organism that can be frequently seen attached
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December 12, 2019
The Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a large evergreen tree that is a mainstay of
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November 14, 2019
The Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) is a strikingly red parasitic plant that can
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October 18, 2019
Related to both the blueberry and the cranberry, the huckleberry represents the best
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August 29, 2019
The twisted features, well-weathered bark, and stunted height of the bristlecone
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