Buttonbush

July 27, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’ve got another wetland wildflower. This week we’re looking at the Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). Buttonbush is a resident...

Nine-banded Armadillo

July 20, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we have an interesting mammal on the docket and one with quite the poor reputation. This week we’re...

American Beautyberry

July 13, 2018

This week or Flora and Fauna Friday, we have a lavish lavender limbed local shrub to discuss. We’re shining a spotlight on the American Beautyberry...

Eastern Pondhawk

July 6, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’ll be talking about an insect from an order that we’ve yet to discuss, but you’ll hopefully be...

Ya Can’t Crape-Murder a Myrtle!

July 5, 2018

Surprise! I’ve got a biology bonus post for ya’ll. It doesn’t pair with tomorrow’s Flora and Fauna post at all but it was too cool...

Meadow Beauties

June 29, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re looking at another common wildflower of SC. This week we’re examining Meadow-beauties, genus Rhexia. Meadow-beauties are a...

Painted Bunting

June 22, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re taking a look at another unmistakable bird of Edisto. This week we’re talking about the Painted Bunting...

White-topped Sedge

June 15, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re looking at grassy wetland plant whose appearance betrays its heritage. This week we’re talking about the White-topped...

Roseate Spoonbill

June 8, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re discussing the hot-pink ladle-faced wading bird that draws birders from far and wide to the ACE basin....

Lizard’s-Tail

June 2, 2018

This week for Flora and Fauna Friday, we’re looking at a common but unique wetland plant. This week were talking about Lizard’s Tail (Saururus cernuus)....

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