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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.…

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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…

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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!…

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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…

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  • Monarda fistulosa

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: moh-NAR-duh fis-too-LOH-suh Description: Distribution/Location: Native to North America, commonly found in prairies, meadows, and along roadsides. Environmental Benefits: A magnet for bees, butterflies, and…

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  • Chamaenerion angustifolium

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: kam-ay-NER-ee-on an-gus-tih-FOH-lee-um Description: Distribution/Location: Native to temperate regions of North America, thriving in open areas, especially after wildfires. Environmental Benefits: One of the first…

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