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Nuttall’s Milkvetch Nuttall’s Milkvetch is an evergreen perennial herb that forms thick, tangled clumps of stems from 0.5′ – 3′ tall on the bluffs of coastal habitats. This species is used to seaside conditions, so it can tolerate salt spray, sand, and clay. In harsh conditions, stems may be quite hairy and soft, but in…
Venus thistle Venus thistle is a rather large, annual-biennial thistle that can grow to 6′ tall. Unlike many introduced exotic thistles, this native species is not a troublesome weed. This native thistle is covered with short, soft, matted, white hairs and has very showy 1-2″ bright red flowers in the summer from May – July. …
Telegraph weed Telegraph weed is an annual or short lived perennial herb that grows to about 3 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide. Not commonly used in a garden but can be useful for attracting bees to your garden and for restoration projects. It yellow flowers can be seen year round. The sticky, fragrant chemicals…
Alkali marsh groundsel Alkali marsh groundsel is a flowering biennial or perennial commonly found in wet places, even in standing water. It can grow between 3-7 feet tall. The clusters of yellow disk flowers support several butterfly species including Painted Lady and Northern Checker spot. Some of the herbal uses are as an antioxidant, antibiotic,…