Plant Types in Our BC Native Plants Catalogue
Trees
Native trees provide long-term structure within forested ecosystems and influence everything from soils and microclimate to wildlife habitat and plant community development.
In our catalog, you will find trees that:
- Anchor and stabilize soils through extensive root systems
- Provide shade, shelter, and wind protection
- Create long-term habitat and food resources for birds, mammals, insects, and other wildlife
Shrubs
Native shrubs create important mid-layer structure within forests, wetlands, and riparian ecosystems, increasing vertical diversity and providing habitat between the ground layer and tree canopy.
In our catalog, you will find shrubs that:
- Stabilize slopes, shorelines, and streambanks
- Provide berries, browse, nesting habitat, and cover for wilsdlife
- Increase diversity in a wide range of community types
Herbs
Herbs, also called forbs or wildflowers, form a diverse part of the ground layer and contribute substantially to the biodiversity and resilience of native plant communities.
In our catalog, you will find herbs and forbs that:
- Support pollinators and a wide range of other insects
- Increase plant diversity and ecological resilience
- Provide seasonal flowers, seeds, and other food resources while adding colour and texture to restored sites
Grasses and sedges
Native grasses are often the workhorses of early upland restoration, and sedges are critical in early wetland and riparian projects.
In our catalog, you will find grasses and sedges that:
- Hold soil and reduce erosion
- Slow, capture, and filter surface water
- Establish quickly and provide early cover on disturbed ground
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