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Who eats crabapples?

Who eats crabapples? Like many of our trees, the crab apple is important for local wildlife, including Blackbirds, thrushes, mice and voles who all eat the fruit. The crabapple is the only apple native to North America. Are crab apples healthier than apples? Apples, in general, are a very healthy food, and crabapples have the

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What is montbretia called now?

What is montbretia called now? Crocosmias are multi-flowered perennials that come in a range of fiery colours. Easy to grow, they thrive in a range of soil types, in sun or partial shade. Plant with dahlias, salvias and cannas for a sumptuous mid- to late-summer display. Botanical name: Crocosmia. Common name: Crocosmia, montbretia. Common Name:

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What is the common name for Kalmia angustifolia?

What is the common name for Kalmia angustifolia? Kalmia angustifolia is a flowering shrub in the family Ericaceae, commonly known by various names including sheep laurel, wicky, and dwarf laurel. Like many plant species of infertile habitats it has evergreen leaves and mycorrhizal associations with fungi. Mountain laurel, (Kalmia latifolia) Pennsylvania’s state flower, and rhododendron

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Is a vape a drug or not?

Is a vape a drug or not? E-cigarettes contain nicotine, a drug that’s highly addictive. You don’t have to vape every day to get addicted. Nicotine makes anxiety and depression worse. It also affects memory, concentration, self-control, and attention, especially in developing brains. Electronic cigarettes are just as addictive as traditional ones. Both e-cigarettes and

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What is Kalmia latifolia NC?

What is Kalmia latifolia NC? This very familiar ericad is a tall evergreen shrub (typically growing to 15-20 feet tall), occasionally considered a very small tree; it is easily recognized when it bloom by its abundance of white to pale pink flowers. It has elliptical, entire, leathery and shiny dark green (above) leaves that average

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