Flower Corner

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From Xplor: January/February 2019
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Not much blooms in January, but even if there’s snow on the ground, the fragrant, yellow buds of witch-hazel may be popping open. Look (and sniff) for this woody shrub along rocky streams or in your local park. Lots of people like to plant witch-hazel for its sweet-smelling, early-blooming flowers and golden fall leaves. Deer will eat the leaves of witch-hazel, and turkeys will eat the seeds and flowers. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/field-guide.

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This Issue's Staff

Bonnie Chasteen
Les Fortenberry
Angie Daly Morfeld
Noppadol Paothong
Marci Porter
Mark Raithel
Laura Scheuler
Matt Seek
David Stonner
Stephanie Thurber
Cliff White