Native Plants of the Eastern Shore of Virginia
The eastern side of Virginia lies on the Atlantic ocean and is home to many native plants that decorate the natural world of this state. Native Virginian plants are hardy because they have acclimated to the soil and natural surroundings. They don't need as much water, pesticide or fertilizer as other plants. Does this Spark an idea?
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White Snakeroot
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This is a perennial herbal plant which can tolerate sun and some shade. It can have a range of water levels in the soil from dry to moist and can easily tolerate a drought season. The white snakeroot is grouped with tiny and fuzzy white flowers on long, stiff stems. It can grow up to 3 feet in height and blooms between July and October.
Ebony Spleenwort
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This plant is in the fern family and it thrives in plenty of shade as well as moist soil. There is a difference in appearance between the fertile leaves of this plant and the infertile leaves. Fertile leaves are darker with longer leaves, and the infertile plants are lighter in color with shorter leaves. The ebony spleenwort is a perennial plant that grows an average of 1 foot to 1 1/2 feet high.
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Crossvine
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This climbing vine is grown in the woods of Virginia and is characterized by orange or pink trumpet flower that are found in groups of two to five. This vine grows along buildings, particularly brick buildings. It can also be found in trees, as it has clawlike tendrils that can attach easily as it grows. This vine thrives on sunshine but can have a slight amount of shade and grows in a variety of soil types, including sand.
American Beautyberry
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The American beautyberry shrub is characterized by it's pinkish purple berries, though they are occasionally white, and before the production of the fruit, there are small pink flowers that grow in clusters under the leaves. The leaves are a yellowish green and the plant itself has a height of around 3 to 5 feet. The shrub grows in moist soil and with partly shaded light. Birds and deer eat parts of the plant, and it is also used for medicinal purposes with humans.
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