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Kari Gagnon

On the science editorial desk, Kari Gagnon is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering wild botany and plant identification. A graduate of Drake University living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she previously led guided nature walks and wrote regional foraging guides, and she fishes for mountain trout with artificial lures in her spare time.

Where to Find Pawpaw Fruit in Missouri
How Fast Do Mushrooms Grow After Rain?
What Poison Plant Has 5 Leaves? The Truth Behind the Myth
Blue Flowers That Are Poisonous and How to Identify Them
What Are Wild Grapes? Identification, Safety, and Uses
Where Is Lavender From? Its Origins and Native Regions
Where Does Huckleberry Grow? Natural Range & Habitats
What Is the Palmetto Plant? Its Uses and Benefits
What Does Lespedeza Look Like? Key Identifying Features
Is Lemon Balm the Same as Lemon Verbena?
What Is Lavandin and How Is It Different From Lavender?
Where Does Sassafras Grow? Its Range and Habitat
When Is Ginseng Season in Kentucky?
Can You Actually Touch Poisonous Mushrooms?
Where Do Truffles Grow? Habitats and Key Conditions
Where Does Thyme Come From? Its Origins and Production
What Does a Juniper Berry Smell Like?
What Is Reindeer Moss Used For? From Food to Décor
Are Winterberries Edible for Humans or Wildlife?
Is Virginia Creeper Edible? Dangers and Identification
Does Ginseng Grow in Missouri? Where to Find It
What Does Alfalfa Look Like? A Visual Identification
Is Stinging Nettle the Same as Nettle?
How Fast Do Chanterelles Grow?
What Percentage of Mushrooms Are Poisonous?
What Do Peanut Seeds Look Like?
What Is Black Sage Used For? Traditional & Modern Uses
What Is the Average Size and Weight of an Acorn?
Is Stinging Nettle Poisonous to Touch or Eat?
Buffalo Gourd: Common Uses and Important Considerations