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About PLANTS Characteristics
Conservation Plant Characteristics Data Definitions
Conservation Plant Characteristics species list

View over 100 Characteristics of 2,500 conservation plant species and cultivars including appearance, use in conservation and restoration, growth requirements, and suitability for NRCS practices.

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