Author

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.

Are Hydrangeas Poisonous to Touch or Handle?
Where Does Lavender Grow? From the Mediterranean to Your Garden
What Are the Red Berries on Christmas Wreaths?
What Does an Allium Plant Look Like?
Is Swamp Milkweed Invasive?
What Do Rose Hips Smell Like? A Distinctive Aroma
What Does a Rose Hip Look Like on a Plant?
What to Know About the Davana Flower and Its Uses
Sudan Flowers: An Introduction to the Roselle Plant
The Gotu Kola Flower: What It Looks Like and Its Purpose
What to Know About the Cardamom Plant Flower
Dog Roses: Identification, History, and Modern Uses