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weeping widow (Lacrymaria lacrymabunda)

Lacrymaria lacrymabunda is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It is found in North America, Central America, Europe, northern Asia, and New Zealand, where it grows on disturbed ground in woodland, gardens, and parks. Although it is sometimes listed as an edible species, some individuals report developing stomach upset after eating it.

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155771341

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Atamasco Lily (Zephyranthes atamasco)

Zephyranthes atamasca, commonly known as the atamasco-lily or more generally a rain-lily, is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in swampy forests and coastal prairies, preferring acid boggy soils rich with leaf mold. Following the appearance of broad, grassy leaves in early winter, it blooms in March or April. It has several narrow, linear basal leaves about 0.5ย in (13ย mm) wide and 10โ€“15ย in (25โ€“38ย cm) long. Its native range extends from Florida north to

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violet woodsorrel (Oxalis violacea)

Oxalis violacea, the violet wood-sorrel, is a perennial plant and herb in the Oxalidaceae family. Oxalis species are also known as sour grass, sour trefoil, and shamrock.

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Preventative Maintenance Tips for Restoring Abandoned Properties by Marcus Omar Squires

Check out my latest video where I share a small part of my experience restoring an abandoned structure in Petersburg. This house had been overrun by raccoons who had caused extensive damage, including ripping the EPDM roof. After repairing the roof and the entire abandoned Dutch Colonial. I am back to give it’s roof another coat of paint using a newer acrylic product to ensure its longevity. I also layed dranage pipes to move water away from the structure to prevent any water damage. Watch the video to learn more about the restoration process and my tips for preventative maintenance. #homeimprovement #renovation #restoration

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Bayberries (Morella)

Morella could refer to:

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Pinxter Flower (Rhododendron periclymenoides)

Rhododendron periclymenoides, commonly called pink azalea and pinxter flower, is a species of shrub in the heath family. It is native to eastern North America, where it is widespread from Alabama to New Hampshire. It is often found in riparian areas, in wet to dry forests.

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azure bluet (Houstonia caerulea)

Houstonia caerulea (azure bluet or Quaker ladies) is a perennial species in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to eastern Canada (Ontario to Newfoundland) and the eastern United States (Maine to Wisconsin, south to Florida and Louisiana, with scattered populations in Oklahoma).

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154317387

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hemp dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum)

Apocynum cannabinum (dogbane, amy root, hemp dogbane, prairie dogbane, Indian hemp, rheumatism root, or wild cotton) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows throughout much of North America – in the southern half of Canada and throughout the United States. It is a poisonous plant: Apocynum means “poisonous to dogs”. All parts of the plant are poisonous and can cause cardiac arrest if ingested. However, some lepidoptera feed

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Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)

Amblyomma americanum, also known as the Lone Star Tick, the Northeastern Water Tick, or the Turkey Tick, is a type of tick indigenous to much of the eastern United States and Mexico, that bites painlessly and commonly goes unnoticed, remaining attached to its host for as long as seven days until it is fully engorged with blood. It is a member of the phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida. The adult lone star tick is sexually dimorp

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152036127

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Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium)

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river cane (Arundinaria gigantea)

Arundinaria gigantea is a species of bamboo known by the common names giant cane (not to be confused with Arundo donax) and river cane. It is native to the United States, where it occurs in the south-central and southeastern states as far west as Oklahoma and Texas and as far north as Maryland. This species is divided into two subspecies. The subspecies tecta is sometimes treated as a species in its own right, Arundinaria tecta, and…

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bittercresses (Cardamine)

Cardamine (bittercress or bitter-cress) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. It contains more than 150 species of annuals and perennials. The genus grows worldwide in diverse habitats, except the Antarctic. Genus Dentaria is a synonym for Cardamine.

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