Abstract
Roots, too often, are out of sight and out of mind, but they are critical for vigorous, healthy plant growth. All plant enthusiasts—including gardeners, farmers, foresters, and naturalists—should think about and appreciate roots if they wish to acquire a holistic understanding of plant biology. This article introduces readers to the mycorrhizal roots of the 2015 VNPS Wildflower of the Year, Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepperbush), and explores the diversity of mycorrhizae in a closely related family, Ericaceae.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 2015
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2015, Virginia Native Plant Society. This article first appeared in Sempervirens (Summer 2015), 10-12.
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Recommended Citation
Hayden, W. John. "When It Comes to Clethra: Roots Matter." Sempervirens, Summer 2015, 10-12.