Plant of the Week: Calopogon tuberosus
Plant of the Week! This isn’t a spring-blooming plant, but we could all use some bright flowers right now. The Grass-pink is... Learn More
Plant of the Week! Wisconsin’s Hepaticas
Plant of the Week! It’s a little bit early now, but soon we will be seeing native ephemeral wildflowers emerging from last... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Toxicodenron vernix
Plant of the Week! An uncommon shrub that doesn’t get much positive attention given its name, Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) is actually... Learn More
Plant of the Week: A Brief History of Invasive Barberry
Plant of the Week! A brief history of the invasive Barberry. Two types of Berberis sp., Berberis vulgaris (Common) and Berberis thunbergii... Learn More
Plant of the Week! Bryophyte Edition! Sphagnum spp.
Plant of the Week! Bryophyte edition! Wisconsin is home to over 30 species of Sphagnum moss. They occur on wet sites and... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Celastrus scandens
Plant of the Week! We love decorating with plants for the holidays. Their colors and scents bring warmth and memories to our... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Wisconsin’s Native Cacti
Plant of the Week! Wisconsin has a rich diversity of natural communities and ecological landscapes. Although there is no true desert here,... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Drosera rotundifolia
Plant of the Week! You can see fall colors in the summertime if you get up close to a muskeg, which is... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Lathyrus japonicus
Plant of the Week! Summertime beach days are waning, but it’s not too late to get out and explore some Great Lakes... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Dirca palustris
Plant of the Week! It might not have showy flowers, a grand stature, or particularly unusual features, but this plant geek 🙋♀️... Learn More