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Hemlock Trees
Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis ) is one of fewer than a dozen conifers, cone-bearing trees, native to Indiana. It is called a glacial relict because it first grew in the state at the time following the retreat of the last glaciers, … Continue reading
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Sycamores in winter
Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) are signature trees along Indiana’s creeks and streams. This time of year is a great time to see them from bridges as you drive over. Their white mottled bark stands out against the mostly gray of the … Continue reading
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If it’s got green leaves in November – it’s not native to Central Indiana
An estimated 30% of wild plants, those growing outside of cultivation, in Central Indiana are not native to Indiana. To a botanist or ecologist, a native plant in Indiana is one that was here when European settlers came. We … Continue reading
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Golden Gingko Trees
This week the Gingko trees are at their peak along 46th Street near the Butler campus. Legend has it once the first leaf falls, all the others on a tree will fall within 24 hours. Ginkgos are popular urban street … Continue reading
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Blue wood asters — late-blooming wildflowers
Some of the showiest late-blooming wildflowers in our area are blue wood asters. They are a bit past prime right now, but can still be seen. These plants like edges of woods but they do quite will in gardens. I … Continue reading
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Now is a good time to see ash trees
Ash Trees in Indiana – Fall is a good time to id them The two most common ashes in Indiana are green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and white ash (F. americana). They are both native trees found in local woods and … Continue reading
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