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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.

Asclepias syriaca: About Common Milkweed
Lodoicea Maldivica: The World’s Largest Seed
Why Do Leaves Fall Off The Trees? A Scientific Look
What Is the Difference Between a Common Name and a Scientific Name?
What Is Duckweed? Features, Uses, and Ecological Role
Is Corn a Grass? The Science Behind Its Classification
Common Fleabane Look Alikes: How to Tell Them Apart
What Type of Ivy Is at Wrigley Field?
Where Are Banana Seeds Located, and Why?
Where Are Forget-Me-Nots Native?
Spiny Plant Identification: Thorns, Spines, and More
What Do Magnolias Smell Like?
What Is the Difference Between Monkshood and Wolfsbane?
What Plant Does Curry Come From?
What Are Rushes Plants? Identification & Characteristics
How Rare Are 5-Leaf Clovers? The Science and Symbolism
Can a Mustard Seed Grow Into a Tree?
Is Moss a Fungus? The Key Differences Explained
Where Is Ghost Pipe Found and When Does It Appear?
What Fruits Are Native to California?
What Are Wildflowers? Definition, Types, and Ecological Roles
What Other Plants Produce THC Besides Cannabis?
Where Is Aloe Vera Native To? Its True Origin
Exactly How Many Buttercups Will Kill You?
Where Does Chicory Grow? From Its Origins to Today
Is There Really a Mustard Tree? The Botanical Facts
What Is a Botanist and What Do They Actually Do?
What Direction Do Sunflowers Face and Why?
Where Does Gopher Wood Grow? Theories and Locations
What Is Patchouli Made From? Plant, Oil, and Uses