Midwest Native Plant Society
August 6, 7 & 8 2010
Registration Opens March 1, 2010 ~
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Conference Plant
Eryngium yuccifolium - "Rattlesnake Master"
Rattlesnake-master, Eryngium yuccifolium, is one of the oddest and most interesting of our native plants. In Ohio, it is only known from five counties and is associated with prairies and prairies remnants that are sparsely vegetated and occur on dry, poor soils. Supposedly, chewing the root offered immunity from rattlesnake bites - we don't recommend finding out if it works, though. The tough yucca-like foliage lends a southwestern desert flair to a garden, and the strange button-like flower heads are sure to draw the eye. It's hard to believe this plant is a member of the parsley family, as it looks nothing like the other midwestern species. Rattlesnake-master is easy to grow and maintain, and provides a valuable nectar source for many insects. Above a Red-banded Hairstreak Buttterfly, Calycopis cecrops, feeds on a flower. Photo by Jim McCormac. |
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2nd Annual Bergamo Center Lodging Registration Form Bergamo does not take registrations by phone for the MWNP conference weekend. In order to get the special conference rate, we ask that you complete the above form and send it directly to us. Since there are a limited number of rooms at Bergamo, we suggest sending us your room registration as soon as possible. If you do not wish to stay at Bergamo, you may consider other available lodging in the area that is close to the conference. Websites and phone numbers are provided below for your convenience. Drury Hotel Fairfield Inn Holiday Inn
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2010 Conference Proceeds will Benefit:
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2010 Conference
Committee
Jim McCormac, Chair |
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| Janet Creamer | Kathy McDonald |
| Randy Lakes |
Macy Reynolds |
| Sandy Seiwert | Barb Stigler |
| Sue Metheney | Debi Wolterman |