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Flora of Covington

Flora of Covington: Facts About the Bald Cypress

November 7, 2020November 6, 20206 min read

There are many cypress trees in Covington, but how much do we really know about them? Learn more about Louisiana’s State Tree here! Bald

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Flora of Covington: the Pecan Tree, a Southern Tradition

October 20, 2020October 20, 20205 min read

Many old and young trees can be spotted in the Covington area, some remnants of the vast pecan groves and orchards that once speckled the South.

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Flora of Covington: Goldenrod and Ragweed – Friend or Foe?

September 22, 2020September 22, 20203 min read

by Chelsea Cochrane It seems like every season is allergy season for something in the South, especially in our particularly sub-tropical region of it.

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Flora of Covington: Mexican Primrose-Willow

September 1, 2020September 1, 20202 min read

You may have spotted this plant growing wild along ditches and woodlines, its bright yellow flowers standing out against dark green narrow leaves, with

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Farmers Market Recipe: Pan-Fried Chanterelle Mushrooms

August 25, 2020August 25, 20202 min read

A culinary favorite, chanterelle season is highly anticipated by chefs around the world. Full of rich flavor reminiscent of apricots, the golden chanterlles are

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Flora of Covington: Gardenia, a Symbol of Love

August 21, 2020August 21, 20202 min read

The gardenia is a common and adored feature in southern landscapes, making this non-native plant one of LSU’s Southern heritage plants. Its love for

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Flora of Covington: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Azaleas

August 1, 2020August 1, 20203 min read

Azaleas are an ornamental favorite across the globe – lightly scented flowers come in an array of colors and variations. These bushes are very

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Flora of Covington: the Southern Magnolia

July 29, 2020July 31, 20203 min read

Our iconic image of the South would be incomplete without the inclusion of the Southern magnolia. Known scientifically as Magnolia grandiflora, it certainly lives

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Wildlife Lookout: Common Oaks of St. Tammany

July 21, 2020July 21, 20204 min read

Oak is a name ascribed to trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus, a part of the beech family, Fagaceae. The genus, native to

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Flora of Covington: the Many Faces of Spider Lily

July 14, 2020July 14, 20204 min read

Walking around downtown in mid-summer, you will find many lily-like flowers in full bloom everywhere you look. They’re fairly easy to identify – long

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Flora of Covington: the Turk’s Cap Mallow

July 6, 2020July 6, 20202 min read

Malvaviscus arboreusThis plant’s bright red flowers can be seen popping up all over Covington through most of the summer and even into fall. The

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Flora of Covington: the Crape Myrtle

June 30, 2020June 30, 20203 min read

Introducing a new series, “Flora of Covington”! This week’s feature is the Crape Myrtle, a beautiful ornamental tree in full bloom around Covington!

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