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May 13, 2005 11:20 AM EST | Birding | Email to Friend
From the starlings that nest in the eaves of our rooftops to the geranium that sits potted on our front porch, our environment is filled with exotic plants and animals. Plants, in particular, represent a large portion of the exotics that we encounter. The apple and pear trees in our orchards, the lavender, sage, tomatoes, and eggplant in our herb and vegetable beds, and the coneflowers and coreopsis in our flower gardens were either altered from their native ancestors or have European or Eurasian origins. Exotic plants can be loosely defined as those that evolved within an area or on a continent other than the area in question. Exotic plants could also include cultivars of exotic and native species because these plants were created by human beings, not nature.
You are about to Read:
• Excellent Exotic Choices
• Spring Bloomers
• Summer Bloomers
• Fall Bloomers
• Grasses and Sedges
• Exotics To Avoid
• Garden Preparation, Design, Installation, and Maintenance
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