Don’t Miss It! Week of November 14th
Posted November 13, 2009 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience
Even as the season changes, there are still plenty of plants worth seeking out in the Gardens. Here are a few examples:
• My, You Have Great Berries: Botanical names, generally derived from Latin or Greek, can reveal a lot about a plant. Symphoricarpos, with a bit of translation, tells you what to look for when you are hunting down Coral Berries or Snow Berries. “Carpos”, from the Greek, refers to the fruit of a plant, generally used for berries. “Symphori”, as you might guess, refers to a clump, cluster or gathering (think symphony) of berries. This small shrub keeps its white or pink berries well into the winter. See a good pink example on the east side of the O’Fallon Perennial Walk.
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