Spatterdock is Beautiful and Multifunctional introduces readers to the spatterdock plant, which is related to waterlilies, but is not a typical waterlily. It also tells readers about the many ways that spatterdock is a useful plant, both to wildlife and people.
Pickerelweed is an Incredibly Attractive and Beneficial Aquatic Plant tells of how the author first noticed and photographed this gorgeous plant. It also explains why this is such a great plant for the ecosystem.
Orange Milkwort is Amazing and Beautiful As Well shows readers the interesting structure of these gorgeous flowers as well as providing a few unusual facts about the plant itself. It also tells the story of how the author found these plants in a roadside ditch.
National Pollinator Week Makes for Happy Bees and Others! reminds everyone of the incredible importance of pollinators in both agriculture and ecosystem maintenance. It gives a bit of history on this international event.
White Prickly Poppy: A Beautiful Plant with Two Sides tells about the two faces of this interesting plant. On the one hand it is beautiful, provides nutrition for some types of wildlife, and has many medicinal uses. On the other hand, it is covered in many sharp prickly spines, and is highly toxic if used incorrectly.
Swamp Leatherflower is Unusual and Beautiful explains how the author (literally) stumbled on this purple gem while walking in a nature park. It also give a few facts about this Florida native which is also a common ornamental.
Narrow Leaf Plantain; a Beautiful, Useful Weed discusses all the uses that there are for narrow leaf plantain, a common weed found in much of the world. It can be used as food, for herbal remedies, and as ground cover to name just a few.
Black Medick Has Beautiful Flowers and is Incredibly Useful discusses all the useful properties of this perennial herb. Learn why you should let this pretty little flower live in your garden and your fields.
Tampa Verbena is a Beautiful and Highly Endangered Plant discusses how the author was lucky enough to find, photograph, and identify this highly endangered Florida wildflower.
May 3 to May 9 is National Wildflower Week so Enjoy Some Beauty discusses some history of National Wildflower Week and gives several reasons why wildflowers are something we should celebrate. It shares several beautiful wildflower photos, too.
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