Category Archives: Mystery plant

Many people will easily recognize the common name of this tree — found throughout the eastern half of North America.  Your challenge is to identify it to the species level.  When you know the name of this plant — both … Continue reading →

This is a common (and native) plant throughout most of the North American continent.  As you scroll down through the images, see just which image is the one which gives you the “ah-ha” moment as to which plant this is.  … Continue reading →

Imported from Asia, this plant has spread (usually in an unwelcome fashion–considered invasive in Illinois) through most eastern, some midwestern and a few western states in the U.S.  When you know the name of this plant, post a comment with … Continue reading →