The Plant Kingdom

Plants have specific structures that help them survive, grow and produce more plants. There are distinct environments in the world that support different types of plants.
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Louswort | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Louswort | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Pedicularis canadensis • Member of the Snapdragon family • Semi-parasitic plant that gets some nourishment from other plant roots • Also called Wood Betony • Hairy plant with tubular, 2-lipped flowers...
Foam Flower | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Foam Flower | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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T iarella cordifolia • Name is derived from the Greek word Tiara • Perennial herb • Blooms April to June • Maximum height 6 - 12 inches • Small, delicate, star-shaped flowers with white petals and...
Canada Violet | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Canada Violet | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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• Viola canadensis • Related to northern violets • Fragrant flower • Flowers are white inside, purple-tinged outside with yellow base • Heart-shaped, finally-toothed leaves • Slender purple stalks •...
Blue Cohosh | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Blue Cohosh | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Blue Cohosh • Cimicifuga racemosa • Related to Mayapple • Large plant with clusters of small flowers • No petals • Numerous stamens in a tuft • Single pistil • Blue fruit • Unpleasant odor repels...