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Conor Matthews

Conor Matthews is a botany writer at Biology Insights, covering native plant identification. Raised on a farm, he has worked in environmental communication for 11 years, previously writing for local conservation groups. Matthews studied at the University of California, Davis.

What Is a Safflower Plant and What Is It Used For?
Do Sunflowers Really Follow the Sun?
What Do Salvia Seeds Look Like? A Visual Identification
What Is Araliaceae? The Ginseng and Ivy Family
Where Does Thistle Grow? From Native Ranges to Weeds
Is a Shamrock a 4 Leaf Clover? The Key Differences
Is Clover Native to North America?
Is Wisteria Native to the US? Native vs. Invasive
How Many Plant Families Are There?
Are Dandelions Actually White or Yellow?
Sacred Plants Associated with the God Hermes
When Does Kudzu Bloom and What Do the Flowers Look Like?
What Color Is Sap? And Why It Changes
Is Bamboo a Tree or a Plant? A Botanical Clarification
How Many Species of Plants Are There in the World?
Where Can I See a Corpse Flower in the United States?
Where Does Red Clover Grow? Common Habitats & Locations
What Does a Sedge Look Like? Key Identification Features
What Do Tobacco Leaves Look Like?
Dandelion Origin and Its Global History
What Plant Has Green Leaves on Top and Purple Underneath?
Where Is Chamomile Found? Native & Cultivated Regions
The Plant Kingdom: Characteristics, Diversity & Importance
Where Is Fireweed Native to? Its Global Range Explained
Where Is Calendula Native to? Its True Geographic Range
What Plants Smell Like Weed?
What Does spp Mean in Plant Names and Classification?
Where Does Pokeweed Grow? Its Range and Habitat
What Pollinates in August? A Look at Late Summer Pollen
What is Saccharum? The Science of Sugarcane