Author: Hannah Ko
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Achillea millefolium
Phonetic Spelling ah-KIL-ee-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um Common Names Appearance Habitats Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts
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Lythrum salicaria
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: LITH-rum sal-ih-KAIR-ee-uh Description: Distribution/Location: Native to Europe and Asia, Purple Loosestrife was introduced to North America in the 19th century by trade and immigrats. It now thrives in wetlands, marshes, and alongside rivers and lakes across much of the U.S. and Canada. Environmental Concerns: Purple Loosestrife is highly invasive and can…
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Lindera benzoin
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: lin-DAIR-uh ben-ZOY-nuh Description: Distribution/Location: Native to the eastern United States, common in moist woodlands. We sometimes grow these for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy or see them while hiking near the OC Parks! Environmental Benefits: The berries are a food source for birds, and the shrub provides habitat for wildlife, including insects…
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Corylus americana
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: KOR-ih-lus ah-mer-ih-KAY-nuh Description: Distribution/Location: Found in woodlands and forest edges throughout eastern North America. Commonly grown throughout the US, and also in our garden! However, the American Hazelnuts, unlike the European ones, are not commerically grown. Environmental Benefits: Provides food for birds, small mammals, and humans. They can also work as…
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Asarum canadense
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ah-SAIR-um kan-a-DEN-say Description: Distribution/Location: Native to the woodlands of eastern North America. Also found in East Asia where they are often used for herbal medicines and daily teas. Environmental Benefits: Wild Ginger acts as a natural ground cover, helping to prevent soil erosion in forested areas. Fun Fact: Wild Ginger’s roots…