Plant Sightings

This true Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is not a spongy white treat for hot chocolate, but rather, a perennial herb that […]

Aronia Berry (aka. Black Chokeberry; Aronia melanocarpa) is a native of North America, with other similar related species found in

The familiar condiment we know and love as Mustard is made from three main species, Brassica juncea, B. nigra and

The Green Leaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula) is one of the most widespread of the Manzanitas, a bush reaching up to

This favorite North American shrub or small tree grows up to about 30 feet tall and is characterized by its

Native to Europe and Asia, Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) is a deciduous shrub with three-lobed leaves and white flowers produced

I bet you never thought plain ol’ garden geraniums could be interesting… However, one interesting use of these Zonal Geraniums

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is North America’s only known caffeine-producing species used traditionally as a stimulant tea. Native Americans traditionally consumed

Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is a shrub native to North America and naturalized in Britain that has leathery leaves and one-sided

Did you know that some plants produce fruits or flowers directly on their trunks?! The Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia jerseyana) is