Author Archives: Angelyn

Three (easily mixed up) early spring plants

There are three plants which usually arise and bloom in late winter and early spring.  They tend to be confused in their identification since the flowers are similar in color, the leaves seem to be the same shape and size, … Continue reading

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Mystery plant 020

This spring wildflower can be found throughout the eastern and middle portions of North America (excepting the deep South) — in woodland habitat.  When you can identify the plant, please provide both the common and scientific names in a comment … Continue reading

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Stellaria (chickweed) species

Common chickweed (Stellaria media) is “common” throughout significant portions of the world.  This post compares Common chickweed with Star chickweed (Stellaria pubera).  The next photo shows Common chickweed as a young plant. Notice the shape of the leaves — as … Continue reading

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