Category: Natives to Know

Natives to Know – Wood Poppy: The Tale of Two Poppies

Wood Poppy: The Tale of Two Poppies By Joyce Tuharsky Rarely do you find two plants that look so much alike, with similar names, but have such different management concerns. That is the case with two plants commonly known as Celandine. The Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum), also known as the Wood Poppy, is one of our showiest native woodland […] Continue reading "Natives to Know – Wood Poppy: The Tale of Two Poppies"

Natives to Know: Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

NATIVES TO KNOW Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis By Linda Shuster, WORC member Wild Columbine is also known as Eastern Columbine, Eastern Red Columbine, Canadian Columbine, and Wild Red Columbine. It is an herbaceous perennial that is a member of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. The genus name, Aquilegia, is said to be derived from the Latin […] Continue reading "Natives to Know: Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)"

Natives to Know: Enchanter’s Nightshade

Enchanter’s Nightshade Circaea lutetiana subsp. canadenis By Linda Shuster, WORC Member Despite its common name, Enchanter’s nightshade is not a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It is a member of the evening primrose (Onagraceae) family. The genus name, Circaea, is derived from the name of the enchantress of Greek mythology, Circe. It is said […] Continue reading "Natives to Know: Enchanter’s Nightshade"

Natives to Know: Mayapple

    NATIVES TO KNOW Mayapple, Podophyllum peltatum  Compiled by WORC Secretary Joyce Tuharsky It’s no coincidence that many of our native woodland plants flower in early Spring. They are taking advantage of the sunshine that hits the forest floor before the trees fully leaf out. Many of these plants have flowers that point downwards, beneath […] Continue reading "Natives to Know: Mayapple"