Introduced
posted on April 30, 2015 by
Aster, calico or starved (Aster lateriflorus)
Native: The distinguishing feature of Calico Aster is its form: open spreading branches, with relatively sparse flowers. This may have given rise to its other common name, Starved Aster.
posted on April 30, 2015 by
Aster (Aster sp)
Native Asters (as well as goldenrod) are members of one of the most diverse of all the groups of flowering plants, the Compositae. There are 292 genera of compositae in North America alone and globally this single plant family makes up over 10% of all plant species. One indication of the diversity of the group is […]
posted on April 20, 2015 by
Angelica (Angelica Atropurpurea)
Native/Introduced: Aggressive hybrid The plant has an ancient history of use as a charm against contagion, spells and enchantments and as a cure-all. Old pre- Christian beliefs about its magical power have been absorbed into the Christian context, including an association with some archangelic patronage, hence its species name.