Category Archives: Plant comparisons

Quite a few years ago I found a native lily blooming on my property.  I concluded it was either a Carolina lily or a Turk’s cap lily but I couldn’t be sure which it was.  The descriptions I found in … Continue reading →

It’s easy to become confused when walking in the woods and discovering two plants which have three leaves, or leaflets, and the plants look very much alike.  But there’s just something a bit different about them, too.  The above photo … Continue reading →

The above photo shows a close view of a mature specimen of Common violet (Viola sororia).  Recently, I saw some small green leaves and wondered if they might be violets returning after the bitter cold winter we’ve had.  I was … Continue reading →