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Minnesota Plant Information
Looking for information about native MN plants and planting tips? The links below will point you towards a number of useful sites.
MnDNR - Restore Your Shore
A great resource for shoreland and native planting design. Lots of plant information and a great tool to narrow down plant selection for your specific site.
Restore Your Shore Homepage
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/restoreyourshore/index.html
Native Plant Encyclopedia
Natives by county, type, height and sun exposure
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/restoreyourshore/pg/encyclopedia.html
MnDOT Plant Selector
Search by:
- Site characteristics
- Plant characteristics
Plant Glossary
http://dotapp7.dot.state.mn.us/plant/
USDA PLANTS Database
Plant lists by state
Plant Fact sheets
Info on:
- Wetlands plants
- Noxious and invasive plants
- Threatened and endangered plants
and much more...
http://plants.usda.gov
Invasive Species
Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System
- Real time tracking of invasive species occurrences
- Local and national distribution maps
- Electronic early detection reporting tools
- Library of identification and management information
http://www.eddmaps.org/
MDA Terrestrial Invasive Plant Early Detection Program
MDA website
MnDNR Aquatic Invasives
MnDNR Website
Report Buckthorn Phytoplasma
The University of MN requests your help.
The University of MN requests your help.
