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Another Native Orchid In The Wintery Woods
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens) is a plant that looks very delicate, though it is an evergreen. This is what it looks like in the middle of the winter. And it occasionally lives on rock surfaces rather than in soil. A mighty tough plant. It’s one of the 64 species of Orchid that are native…
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Appalachian Bellflower
Appalachian Bellflower (Campanula divaricate). An herbaceous perennial that can grow to 28 inches tall. This Bellflower is found mainly in the Appalachian Mountains, and is native to the eastern US. Bloomtime is July, August and September. Those flowers, of just 1/3 inch, can be found in shades of white, pink and blue. Totally enchanting. _______________________________________________________________________…