Bright spot in forest and river city Columbia
The hometown Columbia marks its blend of history and biodiversity with tree lined streets and a busy cultural scene. The Saluda and Broad Rivers form the Three Rivers complex that powers mills and provides Broad water for drinking, highlighting the city’s growing regional importance.
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Mystery Plant Invasive Bean Family Plants Not Native
A botanist details an introduced ornamental plant along the river complex stretching from Virginia to Texas. The shrub grows about 6 inches tall with orange beanlike flowers, dark green compound leaves, and rattle-sounding pods. It may be invasive and spreads by seed across regions. The USC Herbarium offers free plant identifications via www.herbarium.org or 777-8196.
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