Tracheophyta in Summerville, SC

Long green pine needles and cones hang from a tree, casting shadows on a gravel path.

Longleaf Pine

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Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) The Longleaf Pine is a remarkable tree species that plays a vital role in the ecosystems of Summerville, South Carolina. Known scientifically as Pinus palustris,…

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Nuttall’s thistle

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Nuttall’s Thistle (Cirsium nuttalii) Nuttall’s thistle is a striking plant species that can occasionally be spotted in the natural landscapes surrounding Summerville, South Carolina. This species, scientifically known as Cirsium…

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big-root morning glory

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Big-Root Morning Glory (Ipomoea pandurata) The big-root morning glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea pandurata, is a fascinating species that can be observed in the wildlife of Summerville, South Carolina. This…

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Orange Day-lily

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Orange Day-lily (Hemerocallis fulva) The Orange Day-lily, scientifically known as Hemerocallis fulva, is a striking perennial plant that can be found in various regions, including Summerville, South Carolina. This species…

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Pickerelweed

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Pickerelweed, scientifically known as Pontederia cordata, is a fascinating aquatic plant commonly found in the wetlands and waterways around Summerville, South Carolina. This perennial herb is easily recognizable by its…

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American Black Elderberry

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American Black Elderberry The American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L.) is a fascinating plant species that can be found in the lush landscapes around Summerville, South Carolina. This perennial shrub…

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bald cypress

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Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) The bald cypress is a remarkable tree species that thrives in the wetlands of Summerville, South Carolina. Known scientifically as Taxodium distichum, this deciduous conifer is…

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Virginia-creeper

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The Virginia-creeper, scientifically known as Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a perennial vine native to North America, including the regions around Summerville, South Carolina. This climbing plant is easily recognized by its…

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Sweetgum

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The Sweetgum, scientifically known as Liquidambar styraciflua L., is a notable deciduous tree species found in the southeastern United States, including the area around Summerville, South Carolina. Recognizable by its…

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Virginia Live Oak

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Virginia Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) The Virginia Live Oak, scientifically known as Quercus virginiana, is a majestic tree species native to the southeastern United States, including the picturesque landscapes around…

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Crimson Clover

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Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.) The Crimson Clover, scientifically known as Trifolium incarnatum, is a striking plant species that can be spotted in the Summerville area of South Carolina. This…

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Mottled Trillium

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Mottled Trillium (Trillium maculatum) The Mottled Trillium, scientifically known as Trillium maculatum, is a captivating species that can be observed in the lush surroundings of Summerville, South Carolina. This beautiful…

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cancerweed

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The lyre-leaf sage, scientifically known as Salvia lyrata L., is a remarkable plant species found in the wild landscapes around Summerville, South Carolina. This perennial herb is part of the…

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Partridgeberry

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Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens L.) The Partridgeberry, scientifically known as Mitchella repens, is a fascinating species that can be found in the lush landscapes around Summerville, South Carolina. This perennial plant…

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Linaria canadensis

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Linaria canadensis Linaria canadensis, commonly known as Canadian Toadflax, is a fascinating species that can be observed in the Summerville area of South Carolina. This plant belongs to the genus…

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Tulip-tree

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Tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) The Tulip-tree, scientifically known as Liriodendron tulipifera, is a magnificent species that can be spotted in and around Summerville, South Carolina. This tree is renowned for its…

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Florida betony

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Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) The Florida betony, scientifically known as Stachys floridana, is a captivating plant species that has been observed in the Summerville, South Carolina area. This unique species…

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Swamp Leather Flower

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Swamp Leather Flower (Clematis crispa) The Swamp Leather Flower, scientifically known as Clematis crispa, is a fascinating species that can be observed in the wetlands around Summerville, South Carolina. This…

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dog-hobble

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Dog-Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) The Dog-Hobble, scientifically known as Leucothoe axillaris, is a fascinating species native to the southeastern United States, including the lush landscapes around Summerville, South Carolina. This evergreen…

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Atamasco Lily

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Atamasco Lily (Zephyranthes atamasco) The Atamasco Lily is a stunning flowering plant native to the southeastern United States, including the beautiful landscapes of Summerville, South Carolina. This species, scientifically known…

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tiny bluet

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The tiny bluet, scientifically known as Houstonia pusilla, is a charming species that can be found in the natural landscapes around Summerville, South Carolina. This delicate plant is characterized by…

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Carolina-jasmine

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Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) The Carolina jasmine, scientifically known as Gelsemium sempervirens, is a beautiful flowering vine native to the southeastern United States, including the region around Summerville, South Carolina….

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Narrowleaf Vetch

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Narrowleaf Vetch (Vicia sativa L.) The Narrowleaf Vetch, scientifically known as Vicia sativa L., is a fascinating species that was first observed in Summerville, South Carolina, on March 18, 2025….

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Swampbay

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Swampbay (Persea palustris) The Swampbay, scientifically known as Persea palustris, is a fascinating species that can be observed in the wetlands and swampy areas around Summerville, South Carolina. This tree…

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