October 2022: Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
Ellen Honeycutt Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) fruit and flowers. The tree known as black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) has such a modest look most of the year that it seems to go unnoticed by many. Also commonly known as tupelo or sour gum, the leaves are simple in shape, not... read moreVote for the GNPS 2024 Plant of the Year!
Vote for the GNPS 2024 Plant of the Year! Each year, we celebrate one special native plant by selecting it as GNPS Plant of the Year (POY). The six nominated plants are featured below. POY online voting is EASY. Just go to the voting page*, click to make your... read moreGNPS Announces New Executive Director
After an extensive search process led by members of the Board, we are pleased to announce that Nikki Belmonte has been selected as Executive Director, beginning June 1, 2023.
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