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30619
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The Japanese painted fern is a dependable perennial plant that can grow well in North Carolina summers and survive winter conditions. The plant is rated for USDA Zones three through eight, is deer-resistant, and prefers partial to fully shaded spots. This article provides tips on growing the fern in gardens.
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41230
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The Partridge Berry is a ground covering plant often used in holiday decorations. The berries produced from the plant are popular among birds and squirrels, but will last throughout the cold winter if they are not eaten.
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2014
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North Carolina's swamps, meadows, and woodlands are home to a large number of native plants, such as bee-balm and devil's walking stick, that stand out because of their colors, shapes, and leaf structures.
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North Carolina's diverse vegetation and ecosystem are an important part of the state's appeal. Springtime marks the beginning of growth for the state as the Juneberry and Shadbush blossom. Native plants and trees such as the Dogwoods, Redbuds, and other fauna grow abundantly throughout the state. These numerous plants are an attractive element of North Carolina.
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41228
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The holly bush is found throughout the mild climates of America and Europe. It is often associated with Christmastime celebrations and has made appearances in multiple songs and plays, including the comedy As You Like It, by William Shakespeare.
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30060
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Spider mites and false spider mites can cause considerable damage to plants. This report summarizes records for species of spider mites and false spider mites in North Carolina, as well as their plant hosts. Information is also provided on additional species that might be found in the state when more extensive collecting is done.
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36202
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John Tradescant the Younger is credited for finding plants such as the Virginia Creeper and Spiderwort, with the latter having his contribution reflected in its Latin name, Tradescantia virginiana. Along with being a popular garden plant, Spiderwort can be found in abandoned farms and homesteads, a testament to their former importance in agrarian life.
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35216
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For the author, his perception of eggplants as “weird” hasn’t changed—just the way he defined this descriptor. How weird transformed from bad to good: recognizing that their appearance varies, in terms of size and color, from type to type; their gardening quirks, both challenging and rewarding, are worth dealing with.
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16364
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The \"palmer Christian\" or Palma Christi is a palm tree of sorts that happens to grow unexpectedly in Bladen County, North Carolina. The Palma Christi was thought to be a charm against witchcraft and parts of its root could be used to promote quick and easy childbirth.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 24 Issue 3, Nov 1976,
p75-81
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35810
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The authors asserted them as a healthy and free supplement to the modern American diet: wild plants. To assure the collection is healthy were books such as Walter Muenscher’s Poisonous Plants of the United States and A Guide to Medicinal Plants of the United States. Helping to concoct a recipe for success were plants that could be eaten raw (dandelions and onions), ones that must be cooked (burdock roots and milkweed), and dishes such as dandelion salad.
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26799
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Chemists have demonstrated that a group of compounds called phyto-estrogens, found in a number of common plant species, produce in some animals the same infertile effects that the birth control pill produces in women. This discovery raises questions regarding the rate of plant extinction and implications for both humans and wildlife.
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36156
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This collection of the top ten photos included categories such as ages of the photographers, plants, landscapes, outdoor recreation, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and animal behavior. Nearly all of the winners came from towns in North Carolina’s three regions.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 1, January/February 2019,
p4-27
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