Monthly Archives: August 2015

Portulaca amilis (Paraguayan Purslane) : A Tropical Immigrant to North Carolina

Portulacas in the Southeast are annuals that have succulent leaves and stems.  They are often prostrate and branched, and have small, bright flowers with a very short blooming period.  The majority of Portulacas are tropical or subtropical in distribution.  There are only seven species in … Continue reading

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The Japanese Pagoda Tree and the Giant Resin Bee – Asian Species Reunited in North America

The Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) is an ornamental tree introduced from Asia, and  best known for its showy bloom in late summer, long after the flowering period for most trees.  A beautiful specimen can be found at Falls Lake, in … Continue reading

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