Common Names: Kurinso, Japanese Primrose, Candelabra primrose, Valley Red, Japanese Cowslip, Queen of Primroses Family: Primulaceae Life form: Perennial forb History & Introduction Kurinso derives its name from its native … Read more
History & Introduction Sticky sage is a deciduous perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to temperate regions of Europe and western Asia. Its name is derived from the … Read more
History and Introduction Japanese butterbur, or fuki, is a perennial rhizomatous plant in the aster family native to Japan, China, and Korea that grows best in shaded, wet areas. It … Read more
History and Introduction Yellow garden loosestrife is native to Eurasia, and is considered rare in parts of Bulgaria. It was introduced to the United States through the horticulture trade as … Read more
History & Introduction Macleaya cordata, commonly referred to as plume poppy, is a native species to Japan, eastern China, and parts of Taiwan. In China, the plant is used as … Read more
History & Introduction Weeping lovegrass is a warm season perennial bunchgrass first introduced from South Africa into the United States in 1934 for erosion control and livestock feed. It has … Read more
History & Introduction Originally from eastern Asia, Sapphire berry (Symplocos paniculata) was introduced to the United States in 1875 as an ornamental shrub. Avid plant collector Thomas Hogg sent numerous … Read more
History & Introduction Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is an invasive freshwater species known for its ability to create dense surface mats in aquatic ecosystems. This plant poses significant threats to … Read more
History & Introduction Mile-a-minute, also known as Persicaria perfoliata, is a fast-growing, barbed vine from the Buckwheat family that gets its name from its ability to grow up to 6 … Read more
Introduction A short time ago, in a small area of Long Island pine barrens that was thinned to control the southern pine beetle, native plants thrived and began to fill … Read more