Wisconsin's Northwoods plants and algae
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Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since…
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Dwarf milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia)
The dwarf milkweed (Asclepias opvalifolia) is a rare plant found in the prairies of North America…
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White birch (Betula papyrifera)
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Large water-starwort (Callitriche heterophylla)
A small, aquatic herb with smooth, branching stems , the large water-starwort (Callitriche…
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Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)
Marsh marigold, also known as kingcup, is believed to be one of Britains most ancient native plants…
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Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)
The harebell, often known as 'bluebell' in Scotland, is a delicate, beautiful wildflower . It is a…
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Lenticular sedge (Carex lenticularis)
The lenticular sedge (Carex lenticularis) is a perennial North American plant which grows in dense…
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Michaux’s sedge (Carex michauxiana)
Michaux’s sedge (Carex michauxiana) is a perennial plant of bogs and other wet habitats in North…
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Drooping sedge (Carex prasina)
A perennial sedge of eastern North America, the drooping sedge (Carex prasina) grows in dense clumps…
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Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
One of the first trees to bloom in early spring, the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an…
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Rams-head lady's-slipper (Cypripedium arietinum)
Growing to a maximum height of just 30 centimetres, the rams-head lady’s-slipper (Cypripedium…
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Linear-leaved sundew (Drosera linearis)
The linear-leaved sundew (Drosera linearis) is a small insectivorous plant. It is distinguished from…
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Beaked spike rush (Eleocharis rostellata)
A stout, robust perennial plant , the beaked spike rush (Eleocharis rostellata) has proliferous…
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Wolf's spike-rush (Eleocharis wolfii)
A small, grass-like plant, Wolf’s spike-rush (Eleocharis wolfii) can often be found growing in small…
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American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Information on the American beech is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Juniper (Juniperus communis)
There are at least two subspecies of juniper (Juniperus communis). The best known, J. communis…
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Bird’s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
The humble and diminutive bird’s-foot-trefoil goes by a plethora of local names; Geoffrey Grigson…
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Largeleaf sandwort (Moehringia macrophylla)
The largeleaf sandwort (Moehringia macrophylla) is a small, delicate plant of North American forests…
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Plains ragwort (Packera indecora)
Found only in North America, the plains ragwort (Packera indecora) has fibrous roots and tall…
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Marsh grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia palustris)
Named after Mount Parnassus in central Greece, the marsh grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) is…
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Sweet coltsfoot (Petasites sagittatus)
The sweet coltsfoot is a perennial herb with an accurately descriptive scientific name. The genus…
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Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of only three native conifers found in the UK and our only true…
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Tubercled orchid (Platanthera flava)
The tubercled orchid (Platanthera flava) is one of the rarer species of orchid in the north-eastern…
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Western Jacob's ladder (Polemonium occidentale)
The western Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium occidentale) is a perennial herb of North America, named for…
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Braun's holly fern (Polystichum braunii)
Braun’s holly fern (Polystichum braunii) is a relatively large fern found across northern regions of…
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Spotted pondweed (Potamogeton pulcher)
A distinctive aquatic plant, the spotted pondweed (Potamogeton pulcher) is, as its common name…
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White oak (Quercus alba)
Information on the white oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
Information on the northern red oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus cymbalaria)
The seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus cymbalaria) is a low-growing, perennial member of the buttercup…
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Canadian gooseberry (Ribes oxyacanthoides)
The Canadian gooseberry (Ribes oxyacanthoides) is a small, erect, perennial shrub with prickly…
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Satiny willow (Salix pellita)
Taking its name from its lustrous, velvety leaves , the satiny willow (Salix pellita) is a…
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Flat-leaved willow (Salix planifolia)
A fast-growing, characteristically shrubby species , the flat-leaved willow (Salix planifolia) is a…
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Tussock bulrush (Scirpus cespitosus)
A grass-like, perennial plant, the tussock bulrush (Scirpus cerpitosus) grows in distinctive dense…
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Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
Information on the northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is currently being researched and…
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Heartleaved foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
The heartleaved foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is a delicate woodland plant with large, maple-like…
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Spike trisetum (Trisetum spicatum)
A tufted perennial plant with tall, upright stems , the spike trisetum (Trisetum spicatum) is a…
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Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Information on Eastern hemlock is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Dwarf bilberry (Vaccinium cespitosum)
A small, flattened and fairly inconspicuous shrub , the dwarf bilberry (Vaccinium cespitosum) grows…
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Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
A type of cranberry, the lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a small, evergreen shrub with edible…
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Marsh valerian (Valeriana sitchensis)
Information on marsh valerian (Valeriana sitchensis) is currently being researched and written and…
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