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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.

What Fruits and Vegetables Are Native to North America?
Where Does Fennel Grow? From Native Habitat to Farms
Are All Rosemary Plants Edible?
Where Is Lemongrass Grown? From Native Origins to Farms
How to Tell the Difference Between Pumpkin and Squash Plants
What Does Brown Top Millet Look Like?
Is Basil a Perennial Plant? The Truth About Its Life Cycle
What Do Bell Pepper Leaves Look Like?
What Does a Pomegranate Plant Look Like?
Is Arugula a Weed or a Cultivated Crop?
How to Identify Raspberry Plants
Is Celery an Annual or Perennial Plant?
What Plant Do Lentils Come From? Identifying the Plant
What Food Grows in the Desert? Edible Plants & Survival
What to Know About Whitebark Raspberry in Real Life
What Is the Black Pepper Plant Growing Zone?
Benefits of Apple Mint and Its Many Uses
What Are Choke Cherries and Are They Safe to Eat?
What Is the Durum Wheat Plant & What Is It Used For?