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Panicum virgatum
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: PAN-ih-kum vir-GAY-tum Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Benefits: Fun Fact: Switchgrass was one of the dominant species in the tallgrass prairies that once covered much of North America. Plays a key role in prairie restoration projects aimed at restoring these vital ecosystems!
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Asclepias syriaca
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: as-KLEE-pee-us see-REE-ah-kuh Description: Common Milkweed is a perennial plant that grows up to 5 feet tall. It has broad, ovate leaves and clusters of pink to purplish flowers that are highly fragrant. The leaves are large, oval, and opposite, with a smooth margin and a prominent midrib. The flowers are small,…
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Quercus kelloggii
Common Names: California Black Oal, Kellogg Oak Phonetic Spelling: KWER-kus keh-LOH-jee-eye Description: Quercus kelloggii is a deciduous tree that typically grows 15 to 25 meters (50 to 80 feet) tall, with a broad, rounded crown. In favorable conditions, it can grow up to 30 meters (100 feet) tall. The leaves are deeply lobed, glossy green…
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Pinus lambertiana
Common Names: Sugar Pine, Giant Pine, Black Pine Phonetic Spelling: PIE-nus lam-ber-tee-AY-nuh Description: Pinus lambertiana is an evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 60 to 75 meters (200 to 250 feet) tall, making it one of the tallest pine species. It has a straight trunk, which can reach a diameter of 1.5 to…
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Artemisia
Common Names: Artemisia, Wormwood, Sagebrush Phonetic Spelling: ar-tuh-MIZH-ee-uh Description: Artemisia species vary widely in appearance and size. They can be annuals, perennials, or shrubs, with foliage ranging from finely dissected to broad and aromatic. The leaves are typically silvery-gray to green, often aromatic due to the presence of essential oils. They can be deeply lobed…