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Native plants -- Washington (State) Central Washington Native Plants 
 Over 300 photos of native plants of Central Washington state. "This photographic collection includes descriptions of the species, distribution, habitat, morphology, and ethnobotanical uses." Also includes articles and related links. Searchable and browsable. From a botanist and photographer. http://www.cwnp.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants Last updated Mar 3, 2004 The Evergreen State's Official "Coast Rhododendron"
Article about the official Washington state flower. Includes how the official flower was selected in a 1892-93 vote by women throughout the state (and a time when women did not have the right to vote in political elections), a description and images of this flowering shrub, and tips for growing various types of rhododendron in the garden. From GardenGuides, a company that sells plants and gardening supplies. http://www.gardenguides.com/218-evergreen-states-offical-coast-rhododendron.html Topics: Plants by Name Last updated Oct 28, 2009 Native Freshwater Plants [Washington State]
Describes aquatic plants that are native to Washington state, including American waterweed, bladderwort, cattail, coontail, sago pondweed, spatterdock, and water shield. Photographs and detailed information are presented for each plant. Includes information concerning the uses and benefits of aquatic plants. From the Washington State Department of Ecology. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/native/index.html Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Mar 14, 2005 Photos: Columbia Basin Wildflowers
Color photos of over 20 wildflowers of the Columbia Basin shrub-steppe region of Washington state. Each photo includes the common and Latin name, as well as descriptive text. Also includes photos of native plant restoration work. http://wnps.org/cbasin/photo.html Topics: Gardening, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Feb 23, 2004 Plant Right for Your Site: A Guide to Creating Your Own Native Plant Landscape
Discusses the advantages of landscaping with native plants. Features step-by-step instructions for making a plan, preparing the site, selecting the right plants for the Northwest, proper planting, and maintenance. Offers lists of native trees, shrubs, ferns, groundcovers, and perennials, and sample plans for various planting conditions. Also includes a downloadable brochure, links to native plant nurseries in Washington state, and related resources. From the Water and Land Resources Division, King County, Washington State. http://green.kingcounty.gov/GoNative/Index.aspx Topics: Plants Last updated May 18, 2009 Washington Native Plant Society
This volunteer organization promotes "the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education and advocacy." The Web site includes photographs and descriptions of plants native to specific Washington regions, information on invasive species and endangered plants, articles on native plants, and links to ethnobotany, gardening, and seed and plant sources. http://www.wnps.org/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science Last updated May 13, 2004 |
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