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May 7, 2020

The Prickly Pear Cactus

The Prickly Pear Cactus, known more formally as Opuntia is probably one of the most

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April 9, 2020

The Wild Strawberry

Treasured for its sweet, delicate fruit, the wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)

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March 12, 2020

The birch Tree

The birch (Betulaceae) is a deciduous hardwood tree easily recognized by its

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February 6, 2020

The Monterey Cypress

The Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) is native to the Monterey Bay,

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November 14, 2019

The Snow Plant

The Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) is a strikingly red parasitic plant that can

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March 25, 2019

The Tumbleweed

An icon of the American Old West, the tumbleweed is actually a non-native species of

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