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Native Plant Uses
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in Conservation, Garden Ecology, Garden Journal, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Oklahoma Ecology, Research & Field NotesThroughout history, people have often valued plants for what they could provide—food, medicine, fiber, fuel, or shelter. When we assign a use to a native plant, we often elevate it from “weed” to “useful plant.” But should a native plant need a use to deserve a place in the landscape?
Throughout history, people have often valued plants for what they could provide—food, medicine, fiber, fuel, or shelter. When we assign a use to a native plant, we often elevate it from “weed” to “useful plant.” But should a native plant need a use to deserve a place in the landscape?
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What Does “Native Plant” Really Mean?
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in Conservation, Ecology, Garden Ecology, Garden Journal, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Oklahoma Ecoregions, Research SummariesHow many people use “native plant’ to mean “it grows here”? I do this all the time. Its a difficult habit to break. While preparing this article, I started thinking about all the times I assumed a plant was native, only to discover later that it had actually been introduced—and in some cases was considered…
How many people use “native plant’ to mean “it grows here”? I do this all the time. Its a difficult habit to break. While preparing this article, I started thinking about all the times I assumed a plant was native, only to discover later that it had actually been introduced—and in some cases was considered…