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| Rose Twisted Stalk with berries |
We were so lucky to catch Larry Mellichamp between his workshop at the Highlands Biological Station and the Cullowhee Native Plants Conference! The walk he led for us from Wayah Bald to Wine Spring was perfect - beautiful cool weather and a trail with a huge diversity of interesting plants. (Thanks to Don Fisher for suggesting the trail!) Larry spent time with each species giving us clues for identifying each, telling stories to help us remember them and often saying whether and how they could be used in a home garden. His knowledge is endless and he shared it with a sense of humor. What an entertaining and fun learning experience for us all.
At the Cullowhee Conference later in the week, it was no surprise to learn that Larry received the 2016 Tom Dodd, Jr Award of Excellence. The award is presented annually to the North American native plantsman of the year and has been awarded since 1988. Larry was recognized by the conference for his long dedication to the study, propagation and promotion of native plants of North American and more specifically North Carolina.
Congratulations to Larry and thanks for a wonderful day with SAPS.
Karen's and David’s photographs say more than words:
David's:
David's:
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| American Lovage at the parking lot |
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| Larry instructing |
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| Walking on the Appalachian Trail |
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| Hay Scented Fern |
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| Bush Honeysuckle |
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| Clintonia leaves at base of tree |
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| Oyster Mushrooms |
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| Joe-Pye Weed, Eupatorium |
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| Jerry and Helen getting photos of Sarsaparilla |
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| Indian Pipe, Ghost Plant |
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| Blue Cohosh |
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| Ramp blooms |
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| Witch Hobble |
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| Lions Foot plus |
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| Great Solomon's Seal |
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| Wood Nettle |
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| Horse Balm |
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| Jack-in-the-Pulpit with fruit |
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| Starry Campion |
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| Crimson Bee Balm and Joe-Pye Weed |
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| Fire Pink |
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| Hornwort |
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| Columbine |
Karen's:
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| Basil Balm |
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| Carrion with fruit |
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| Heal All |
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| Larry and Monarda hybrid |
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| Indian Pipe |
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| Striped Maple in fruit |
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| Mushrooms |
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| Pale or Yellow Jewell Weed |
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| Sarsaparilla |
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| Sepals and Petals make Tepals |
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| Striped Maple Tree |
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| Sarsaparilla with fruit |
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| Lunch stop, finally |
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| Basil Balm |
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| Daisy Fleabane |
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| Fly Honeysuckle with fruit |
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| Monarda hybrid and Bee |
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| Hedgenettle |
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| Snail |
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| Monk's Hood |
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| Turk's Cap Lily |
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| Monk's Hood |
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| Monk's Hood |
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| Monk's Hood |
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| Monk's Hood |
