Celebrating Wildflowers

USDA Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers

	Welcome to Celebrating Wildflowers! Celebrating Wildflowers is dedicated to the enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests and grasslands, and to educating the public about the many values of native plants. Celebrating Wildflowers emphasizes: The aesthetic value of plants - a field of wildflowers is a beautiful sight The recreational value of plants - picking berries is fun for the whole family The biological value of plants - native plants support other life The medicinal value of plants - chemicals from plants help combat sickness The economic value of plants - plant material such as floral greens are commercially valuable The conservation of native plants - protecting and maintaining native plant habitat We hope you enjoy the website and come back to visit often! Spotlights NEW! Stark Beauty: Klamath-Siskiyou Serpentines Explore unique plant communities. Rare Plants Explore rare plants on our national forests and grasslands Interesting Plants: Lichens Learn about these complex life forms. Regional Events, Viewing Areas, and Photos Plant of the Week Appalachian Jacob's ladder (Polemonium vanbruntiae) Pollinator of the Month Fig wasps News & Events Wildflower and botany-related news, events, and activities
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