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Prince Edward Island

Selected plants to observe

Aspen Poplar
Common name: Aspen Poplar

Scientfic name: Populus tremuloides

Also known as: trembling aspenClick here for more information

Bearberry
Common name: Bearberry Scientfic name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Also known as: kinnikinnickClick here for more information
Blue-Bead Lily
Common name: Blue-Bead Lily Scientfic name: Clintonia borealis Also known as: clintoniaClick here for more information
Bunchberry
Common name: Bunchberry

Scientfic name: Cornus canadensis
Also known as: crackerberry, dwarf cornelClick here for more information

Common Purple Lilac
Common name: Common Purple Lilac Scientfic name: Syringa vulgarisClick here for more information
Dandelion
Common name: Dandelion Scientfic name: Taraxacum officinaleClick here for more information
Labrador tea
Common name: Labrador tea Scientfic name: Rhododendron groenlandicum Also known as: Ledum groenlandicumClick here for more information
Larch
Common name: Larch Scientfic name: Larix laricina Also known as: tamarack, hackmatackClick here for more information
Red Maple
Common name: Red Maple Scientfic name: Acer rubrum Also known as: swamp mapleClick here for more information
Rhodora
Common name: Rhodora Scientfic name: Rhododendron canadense Click here for more information
Starflower
Common name: Starflower Scientfic name: Trientalis borealisClick here for more information
Common name: Wild Strawberry Scientfic name: Fragaria virginiana/vesca Click here for more information