Native Plants/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about native North American Plants, with emphasis on the Southern US. I have studied native plants and their uses for over 30 years. I can identify from photos (sometimes just descriptions) trees, mushrooms, weeds, and most vascular flora. I actually use the things I gather, and I have some great recipes for wild foods. I frequently design landscapes using native plants. I discovered a new weed introduction in Iberville Parish, La.

Experience in the area

30 years of study and application.

Education/Credentials

Horticulture - LSU Phytotherapy - D. Hoffman

Awards and Honors

LSU 1997 - new Emelia sp. entered in LSU botanical files.