Gallery of Local Plants
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This gallery is of plants you might see in your area, including some common roadside plants.
Some of these plants are native, some are alien (also called exotic).
A handful of the portrayed natives are rare in NC, having a state status of endangered, threatened, or special concern.
Many of the alien plants are invasive and merit attention.
Please avoid planting invasive species!
Each plant has a portrait with descriptions, pictures, and links.
Browse plants from A to Z (by scientific name).
Looking for something particular? Search by Common/Scientific name.
Or Look through the pictures.
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If you are interested in contributing photos to the Plant Gallery database, please Contact Us!