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Seedling Identification Resources

14 years ago

Hello all,

I'm looking for websites that have galleries of native seedlings. I have a lot of various seedlings that I've sowed and are naturally occurring that I'd love to identify before they get too big. Both for curiosities sake, but also because I have a couple species of invasives that I would like to get rid of before they flower or get too big. Thanks!

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Iris GW
14 years ago
I don't know of anything specific but you can certainly post any pictures on the Name that Plant forum here on GW and get some ideas/guesses.
Lynda Waldrep
14 years ago
The website below includes non-natives, but it is helpful, I think.

Here is a link that might be useful: Seed germination photos
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misterpatrick
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for the tips! I'll probably post some photos when they get a bit larger. Mostly I'm just looking to educate myself.

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