Many provide winter interest through their bark or seed pods. Another dimension of native plants is their historical and cultural interest. Some plants played a significant role in Native American culture. Many species have reported value as food or medicine. Others have been used for cordage, textiles, dyestuffs, or similar domestic purposes.
Native plants can provide children and adults with a tangible link to the past.
Native Plant Nursery List Available from DNR A list of native plant nurseries in Wisconsin is available from the Department of Natural Resources. Buying plants collected from the wild is detrimental to the health of our native landscapes, as it depletes the populations of our native plants. Spearheaded by the Shawano County Planning and Development Department and funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the classification process will examine several factors that impact our county s waters. It has become apparent that all these resources can t be managed the same way. Different quality waters should be treated differently.