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Red cardinalflower spikes with tubular red blooms and lance-shaped green leaves

Flora Fridays - September 13, 2024

Lobelias Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower, is our first species of the day. This plant is a striking North American perennial with bright red flowers. The tubular flowers are attractive to…

Purple and white passionflower (Passiflora) blooming on green vine leaves

Flora Fridays - August 29, 2024

A Visit to Roy Maness Nature PreservePassionflowerPassiflora incarnata, commonly known as passionflower or maypop, is a fascinating plant with a range of uses and characteristics. This vine features…

Small cluster of light purple wildflowers with green leaves, forest floor background

Flora Fridays - August 16, 2024

This edition of Flora Fridays takes a walk on the wild side through Uwharrie National Forest. This is the hottest time of the year, and it can be difficult to find actively blooming plant species.…

White spherical flower cluster with surrounding green buds and glossy leaves

Flora Fridays - July 26, 2024

Native Plants for Pollinators Plant pollinators, crucial to the reproductive success of many flowering plants, play a fundamental role in ecosystems worldwide. Plant pollinators are animals such as…

Yellow prickly pear cactus bloom among green pads with spines

Flora Fridays - July 12, 2024

Drought Tolerant Plants Montgomery County and surrounding areas need rain. Some areas have not had precipitation since May. This has led to moderate drought conditions with lasting effects. It has…

Green-and-black striped caterpillar clinging to a thin plant stem

Flora Fridays - June 28, 2024

Insects in the Garden Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling through the garden? Many insects damage plants by feeding activity, but this is not always grounds for elimination. Most plants…

White Kousa dogwood bracts covering leafy shrub branches

Flora Fridays - June 14, 2024

June Roadside Flora Kousa dogwood - Cornus kousaWhile a boy scout, one of my favorite sights on campouts were dogwood blooms poking through the understory and forest borders. This native flowering…

Pink coral-like mushroom cluster growing on forest leaf litter

Flora Fridays - May 24, 2024

MushroomsIf you find mushrooms disturbing, here is your warning to not read on! If you find them intriguing like myself, let's dive in. The study of fungi is called Mycology, and this branch of…

Cluster of pale pink blossoms on a branch with green forest background

Flora Fridays - May 10, 2024

Woodland BotanicalsWelcome to spring in the Uwharrie's! Most trees have put on their leaves for the season by this point. I am sure many of our readers have been aware of the spring “pollening”…

Cluster of yellow flowers with raindrops on branches against bare winter trees

Flora Fridays - April 19, 2024

April Gardenside ChatHappy Friday, folks! In this edition of Flora Fridays we discuss local markets, and the concepts of native and invasive plants. Did you know that even though a plant may look…