Monarda Punctada, Spotted Bee Balm is native to vast swaths of eastern and central North America. Its layered flowers have a very distinctive structure. Gorgeous little plant! #NativePlants #PlantNative #Georgia #Nature #WildFlowers

Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly Weed or Butterfly Milkweed. Native to the eastern and southern portions of North America. Found this on a walk with the family, lucky land owner! #NativePlants #PlantNative #Georgia #Nature #WildFlowers

The Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is an iconic tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its sprawling twisted branches.

Fun Fact: Live Oaks can live for several centuries and often host Spanish moss, creating a beautifully eerie atmosphere. #NativePlants #Botany #Georgia

Meet the American Beech! 🍂

The American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) found in the eastern United States. Presenting with a smooth grey bark.

This tree is known for a trait of retaining its leaves throughout the winter months. This phenomenon is called marcescence.
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Scarlett Creeper - Ipomoea hederifolia. Found this patch in southern Georgia outside of Albany. She’s a beauty but she will take over!
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Blue Mistflower - Conoclinium coelestinum. One of my favorite native plants. It’s got wide heart-shaped leaves and gorgeous short stemmed flower clusters. Found this one on a job site in Atlanta. Drop the name of your favorite!
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Boneset - Eupatorium serotinum. Just exploring your front yard can yield beauty! This flowering plant is a favorite for some moth species in the eastern US. #NativePlants #NativePlantSociety #FlowerReport #Botany #NorthGeorgia

Tick Trefoil - Desmodium canadense. Saw this one at a local park, with a bloom or two still hanging on in November! This plant is a wonderful food source for quail, a great nitrogen fixer and can be found in prairie remnants and along roadsides. #NativePlants #FlowerReport #Botany #NorthGeorgia

I’ll only ever post photos of native plants I’ve come across myself! Get outside and see what you can find!
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