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Plant Identification Resources

The Chatham Conservation Foundation is undertaking a plant identification project on its trails to bring awareness to the critical role that native plants play in our Cape Cod ecosystems and the risk that invasive species pose once introduced. As you walk along Frost Fish Creek’s 1-mile walking trail, you’ll find that plants have been tagged with their scientific names, common names, and native / non-native / invasive status.  Plant and tree tags will be added to the Mill Pond Overlook Trail later this year.

 

This initiative is funded through the generosity of an anonymous donor.

Native Plants

Plants that have grown in Massachusetts since before European colonization.

Non-Native Plants

Plants that are not native to Massachusetts.

Invasive Plants

Non-natives that out-grow and out-reproduce natives in the same growing conditions.

Native Plant Resources

Favorite Plants for My Home Garden

Article & Photo by Cathy Weston

Mini-Meadow of Cape Cod Natives

At Mayo House

Deer Resistant Plants

Article & Photo by Cathy Weston

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Rain Gardens & Your Yard

By Julie Baca

There are many other helpful resources dedicated to native vs. invasive plant identification and landscaping with native plants. Here are a few links to get you started:

marshland in Chatham MA

Native Plant Education

We foster an appreciation for local flora, encourage environmentally friendly practices, and ensure the sustainability of our natural landscapes for future generations through our educational initiatives

Photograph by Carol Odell

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