Azaleas are an ornamental favorite across the globe – lightly scented flowers come in an array of colors and variations. These bushes are very
Category: Flora of Covington
Flora of Covington: the Southern Magnolia
Our iconic image of the South would be incomplete without the inclusion of the Southern magnolia. Known scientifically as Magnolia grandiflora, it certainly lives
Wildlife Lookout: Common Oaks of St. Tammany
Oak is a name ascribed to trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus, a part of the beech family, Fagaceae. The genus, native to
Flora of Covington: the Many Faces of Spider Lily
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
Flora of Covington: the Turk’s Cap Mallow
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
Flora of Covington: the Crape Myrtle
Introducing a new series, “Flora of Covington”! This week’s feature is the Crape Myrtle, a beautiful ornamental tree in full bloom around Covington!