When is a jasmine not a jasmine?
By Ralph E. Mitchell Common plant names once again can be confusing and often relate best to how a plant looks at a glance, or even how the flowers smell. Asiatic jasmine is a good example. Not related… Read More
Tag: groundcover
Wildflower, weed, … or groundcover?
Often, the question of “wildflower vs. weed” is a matter of location. I recently decided to test that concept with the native succulent “weed” Portulaca pilosa, a.k.a. pink purslane. Trivia factoid #1 – One nickname for… Read More