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Home  Quick Guide to Wildflowers  Wildflower Facts Wildflower Facts   What is a Wildflower?  Sounds simple, doesn't it? But a clear definition becomes important when you're actually growing them. Don't confuse "wildflower" with "native". They're not the same. The History of Wildflowers  Some of our most common wildflowers are some of the most ancient plants on earth, with fascinating histories. Here's how we arrived at today's botanical diversity, and the pioneers from Ancient Greece onward who led the way. How Wildflowers Got Their Names  Your friends will think you have a botany degree after reading this short article. Who organized all this stuff? There's medieval magic and silly description locked in today's plant names. Enjoy. About Common Names  How did the Forget-me-Not get it's name? And who was Black-Eyed Susan? Common names are fun and confusing. You'll find your Aunt Louise, who knew all about wildflowers, probably made up her own! About Botanical Names  Before you move past this article, wait! This is not a complicated subject, and this article is in plain English. You need to know this--just the basics. Because without it, you can make big mistakes. Plant Classification and How It Works  Back to 8th Grade Biology. We promise this article is not boring or complicated. It's easy to read, and will give you the basic framework you need to understand the wildflowers you're growing. Wildflower Families  Your Aunt Jessie who "knew her plants" was probably all wrong about this. Flower Families are not what you may think they are. This short article makes it all perfectly clear. Herbal and Medicinal Wildflowers  A quick look at the basics of Medicinal Plants from the Mysteries and Magic of the Middle Ages, through American Indian lore to today's booming Herbal Medicine industry. Echinacea, anyone? The Facts About Endangered Plants  Don't believe everything you read...or hear. This is probably the area about wildflowers that includes the most mis-information of all. And it's important. Learn the facts here. Problem Plants: Noxious Weeds, Invasive Wildflowers  Is it invasive? Prohibited? Regulated? CNN and your favorite magazine have put our more incorrect information on this subject than you can imagine. You need the facts. Wildflower Folklore  "That plant is deadly poison!" "If you eat that flower, you'll be beautiful." Read the famous Legends of Love, some Indian lore, and other things that make up this fascinating section of wildflower info. Wildflower Glossary  Here's all you need to use any wildlfower field guide, reference book, or plant catalog. It's not a big deal, and there aren't that many terms, but without them, you can be lost.  Email this page Back to Top