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As a matter
of course, plant people often use — almost intuitively — on-site
factors such as neighboring plants, soil, slope, aspect, touch, taste,
or smell, and a good close look with a hand lens, to aid in identification.
Since some of the plants pictured here were identified from photographs,
their IDs come accompanied by disclaimers, “This appears to be…/
I’m almost certain…/ It looks to me like….”
Nevertheless,
it is our belief that the pictures used here fairly represent the plants
we suppose them to be.
The Recommendations
Always check
with the source.
For example, you may read on this website that Mecklenburg County suggests
Sweetgum for use in home landscapes, which they do.
Their specific recommendation is for a particular non-fruiting cultivar,
and NameThatPlant.net does not attempt to communicate such subtleties.
Likewise,
many of the recommendations are site-specific: recommended specifically
for water's edge or a dry sunny area, etc. Please check with the source.
The
Condemnations
Always check with the source.
Plants included on the various lists of Alien
Invasives may range from those known to be a severe or significant
threat, to those that bear watching because they are causing problems
in nearby areas.
The
Natives
Currently when a plant is cited as "native" it means native to the continental United States, but
a plant native to California can be a serious, alien pest in the Carolinas.
Gradually,
more specific information is being added.
The
Species Lists
We are fortunate to include inventories of plant species
from several parks, gardens and preserves — which give us an idea
what we may see where. Please bear in mind that most species lists are
incomplete, some may contain errors, and many need updating.
The Photographs
For the most
part, the goal of the photographs on this site is to highlight a particular
plant or feature. Occasionally, they may just celebrate its beauty....
The photographs
remain the property of the photographers, who have agreed that pictures
downloaded from this site may be used for non-profit, educational purposes
provided proper credit is given to the photographer.
For any other
use, for higher resolution images, or for other photographs, please contact
the photographer directly.
And
Finally
Be aware that the plants themselves have not read the field
guides, and sometimes appear to be unaware of how they are expected to
behave!
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