Dive into the ecology and cultural legacy of the pinkster azalea, which shares its name with the oldest African American holiday. Read Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
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Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
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Sweet Woodruff: Shade-Loving Groundcover and Aromatic Herb
This dainty-looking groundcover is actually pretty tough. Its leaves can be uses to flavor May wine or punch. Read Sweet Woodruff: Shade-Loving Groundcover and Aromatic Herb
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Native FloraPlant Profiles
Native Witch-Hazel
Witch-hazels flower when few other plants do, and there are two native species that make wonderful garden shrubs. Read Native Witch-Hazel
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Growing FoodPlant Profiles
Red Sorrel
Grow this mallow family member in your garden and use its unusual seedpods to make a tasty Caribbean beverage. Read Red Sorrel
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Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant
Roses are famous for their blooms, but they also produce fruits! They may be round or bottle-shaped, smooth or prickly, orange, red, or even black. Read Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant