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Contrary to its common name, aromatic aster flowers have no distinct aroma, however crushing up their leaves will create a balsam-like smell! This is one of the last aster species to bloom in the fall. Some parts of the US have reported this
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Over 100 species of Anaphalis (everlastings) are recognized in India, south Asia, and Europe, but only one (A. margaritacea) occurs naturally in North America. Our N.A. species is commonly called pearly everlasting for the pearl-white bracts that
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Blue sage is a member of the Mint family (Lamiaceae) making its leaves aromatic. “Salvia” is a name that means “healer,” referring to this ancient name for a sage with medicinal properties. The name “sage” refers to this plant being
Did you miss Wisconsin Stormwater Week 2023? The City of Madison is a partner in the annual statewide stormwater education campaign.While the week is done for this year, there are still plenty of ways to learn more about stormwater in our community! The Engineering Division does a number of things
This summer, the City of Madison Engineering Division has a Communications Public Information Officer intern, Alli Kohlstadt, a civil engineering student at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Alli shares her perspective on the Engineering Division Blog, specifically about what she learns while
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Our plant of the week is the distinguished swamp milkweed! This species stands out from the rest of its family by its pink flowers and long narrow leaves. You are also more likely to find this moisture-loving plant in open areas near water