Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: flowers

  • Dicentra formosa

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    Phonetic Spelling dy-SEN-truh for-MO-suh Common Names Appearance Habitats Found in moist woodlands and forest edges along the Pacific coast. Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts

  • Lilium humboldtii

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    Phonetic Spelling LIL-ee-um hum-BOLDT-ee-eye Common Names Appearance Habitats Native to California’s mountain woodlands and chaparral, often found in shady, moist slopes. Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts

  • Achillea millefolium

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    Phonetic Spelling ah-KIL-ee-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um Common Names Appearance Habitats Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts

  • Lythrum salicaria

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    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…

  • Monarda fistulosa

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    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 hummingbirds, while its leaves improve soil health. Fun Fact: Wild Bergamot was used by Native Americans to treat colds and as a seasoning in teas, similar to…