plant taxonomy

Mystery Leaves

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I live near a small botanical garden that houses an amazing array of ornamental plants, including a significant collection of rhododendrons.  The majority of those plants are grown with great deliberation and care, but one of the most amazing seems to have sprouted of its own volition near a boundary fence.  Over the course of … Read more

Botanicum

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One of the great joys of gardening and writing about plants is amassing a collection of books.  These days, you might argue that everything is available online, via e–books or other electronic means.  That may be so, but it would be hard to find a substitute for Botanicum by illustrator, Katie Scott, and scientist, Kathy … Read more