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Spring Commencing

Posted on April 8, 2014 by prairiebotanist

Finally, the bloom calendar may begin. Beth and I came across some skunk cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus, blooming at Stute Springs in Waukesha County, WI on April 6. These first blooms of spring may convey the death and decay of the … Continue reading →

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Native and Exotic Plants: Problematic Terminology

Posted on December 7, 2013 by prairiebotanist

I have always taken terms like “native” and “exotic” for granted. Native species may be assigned ecological value, but it is what they reveal about our natural heritage that I have always valued more. As integral parts of my human … Continue reading →

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Autumn in SE Wisconsin

Posted on November 3, 2013 by prairiebotanist

I took these photos in the oak woodlands, openings, prairies, and wetlands of the Kettle Moraine region of SE Wisconsin in September and October. The conservation and restoration of this landscape brings us beauty, perhaps the most important outcome…and really … Continue reading →

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