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	Plants National Database URL: http://www.plants.usda.gov/ ODP description: Online USDA database of botanical information, images, and links on plants in the USA, including crops and invasives. Search by name, geographic distribution, or other characteristics. Page title: Welcome to the PLANTS Database \| USDA PLANTS Page description: The home page for the United States Department of Agriculture PLANTS Database
	PlantZAfrica URL: http://www.plantzafrica.com/ ODP description: Detailed information about plants native to Southern Africa and South Africa maintained by members of the National Botanical Institute of South Africa. Includes red data lists, outlines of biomes and floral kingdoms, details on weeds and invader plants. Page title: PlantZAfrica.com Homepage Page description: All about plants indigenous to southern Africa and related topics presented by the National Botanical Institute,SA.
	Dave's Garden: PlantFiles URL: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/ ODP description: Database with over 80,000 plants with cultivation information and pictures supplied by member gardeners. Page title: Garden plants - PlantFiles - your plant identification database Page description: Your plant database with over 150,000 plants with cultivation information and pictures supplied by member gardeners.
	UK: Plants for a Future URL: http://www.pfaf.org/ ODP description: A resource centre for rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have edible, medicinal or other uses. Details of sites in SW England. Comprehensive search engine for UK and US databases. Page title: Plants For A Future - 7000 useful plants Page description: Plants For A Future is a resource centre for rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have edible, medicinal or other uses. We practice vegan-organic permaculture with emphasis on creating an ecologically sustainable environment and Perennial plants.
	Echo: Fruiting Trees, Shrubs, and Herbaceous Plants URL: http://www.echotech.org/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95 ODP description: Features cultural information, uses, handling tips, and links for an extensive list of fruits and vegetables. Page title: ECHO -- Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization Page description: Joomla - the dynamic portal engine and content management system
	Pagina domestica linguae Latinae botanices URL: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~pbostock/ ODP description: Botanical Latin translating software TRANSLAT download. Page title: Peter Bostock's Home Page (Pagina domestica linguae Latinae botanices)
	Dinosaur Garden Plants URL: http://www.dinosaurgardenplants.com/ ODP description: Describes plants that lived during the age of the dinosaurs, with brief information, lists, and links to other resources for plants of the mesozoic era. Page description: Plant a dinosaur garden. Build a dinosaur garden arboretum. Living fossil Mesozoic plants can be used to create a dinosaur garden or park.
	Flowers of India URL: http://www.flowersofindia.net/ ODP description: Collection of hundreds of plant photos with brief descriptions. Each of the plants grows in India, but both natives and non-natives are featured. Page description: Flowers of India, Indian Flowers, Flower pictures, Flower names, Indian flora, Indian flowers
	Horticopia On-line Plant Information URL: http://www.horticopia.com/hortpix/ ODP description: Includes directory of plants, categorized by genus, includes summary cultural information and small photograph for each plant. Page title: HORTICOPIA® Plant Information Page description: Plant pictures and data software designed for landscapers, nursery, garden center, education. Plant labelling and tag software. Horticultural information.
	Gardenweb: Name That Plant URL: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/namegal/ ODP description: Forum that allows users to upload images of plants that they are trying to identify. Page title: Name That Plant! - GardenWeb Page description: This gallery forum allows users to upload images of plants that they are trying to identify so that others may be able to help them come up with a name. Make sure you read the instructions on uploading as certain restrictions apply.
	The Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl URL: http://www.paghat.com/ ODP description: Pacific Northwest gardener presents essays for hundreds of species growing in her garden, with personal notes, history, cultural information, and photos for each. Page description: Random stuff about Paghat the Ratgirl's gardens.
	Gardenline URL: http://www.gardenline.usask.ca/ ODP description: Guide to growing and caring for houseplants, vegetables, trees and shrubs. Also features common pests and a miscellaneous section. From the University of Saskatchewan Extension. Page title: Gardenline Online
	WeedAlert.com URL: http://www.weedalert.com/ ODP description: Provides an online source for weed control options for turf professionals including local weed alerts for different regions of the US. Page description: The Turf Professional's Online Source for Weed Control Options.
	The Families of Flowering Plants URL: http://delta-intkey.com/angio/ ODP description: A taxonomical database with descriptions and illustrations of each family, and an interactive key to families. Page title: Angiosperm Families - Contents
	Perennials, Annuals and Bulbs - November Tips URL: http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/monthlytips/november/notenovh.html ODP description: Instructions on planting in the fall, including some specific intstructions about tulips. From the Virginia Coooperative Extension. Page title: Perennials, Annuals and Bulbs -- November Tips
	Floridata URL: http://www.floridata.com/ ODP description: Features hundreds of plant portraits, each illustrated with several photos, documenting the garden uses and cultural requirements of each species or cultivar. Page title: Floridata.com Page description: Floridata is a resource for gardeners, students and homeowners. It features an online photo reference of landscape plants and special features on gardening, the environment, and natural science.
	All America Selections Winners URL: http://www.all-americaselections.org/ ODP description: Showcases new varieties of flowers, vegetables, and plants for garden performance. Page title: AAS Homepage Page description: All-America Selections Winners are new garden varieties of flowers, vegetables and plants that have been tested and proven to be superior for home garden performance.
	Illinois' Best Plants URL: http://www.bestplants.org/ ODP description: Chicago Botanic Garden provides a database of recommended plants for Illinois gardens, from perennials to trees, with photos and information on their culture and use. Page title: Illinois' Best Plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden Page description: Best plants for Midwest gardens include recommended perennials, trees, shrubs, evergreens. Chicago Botanic Garden advice on ornamental, hardy plant selections for garden design and landscape planning. Plant recommendations for better gardening.
	Shady Character URL: http://www.mailbag.com/users/mnofsing/shad.html ODP description: Mark shares photos and descriptions with personal experiences growing a large number of shade plants, both perennials and woody specimens.
	Chicago Botanic Garden: Ornamental Plant Development URL: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/plant_evaluation/ ODP description: Provides access to plant evaluation reports from the Botanic Garden's plant trials. Each report, in PDF format, provides several pages of description and photos. Page title: Chicago Botanic Garden Page description: Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden. With 26 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. Feel free to spend some time on this site!