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Native Herbaceous and Woody Species (IL)

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From: Jerome Case City: FULTON, IL
I'm looking for lists of herbaceous and woody sub-tree species native to NW Illinois for use in providing native support species to create an edible food forest. Can you provide any likely resources? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. -Jerome MoonCat CSA and Food Forest
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Hi Jerome: Listed below are several fine resources: List of Woody Plants Native or Naturalized in Illinois: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/~kenr/woody.html Mohlenbrock, R.H. 2002. Vascular Flora of Illinois. Mohnlenbrock, R.H. and D.M. Ladd. 1978. Distribution of Illinois Vascular Plants. Alternatively, you can always contact your local IDNR district forester: http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/forestry/Documents/DistrictForestersMap.pdf
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