Carrie Woodward
Author for A-Z Animals

Carrie is a writer and fan of all types of plants and animals. Her apartment is home to more than dozen different houseplants and she aspires to adopt more in the near future. You can find Carrie taking long walks or reading a book under the trees in the park.


Bamboo in Idaho Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Idaho Bamboo does not grow natively in Idaho. In fact, most bamboo species are not well-suited to Idaho’s harsh climate and soil conditions. Because Idaho… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Minnesota Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Minnesota Bamboo does not typically grow in Minnesota, is not native to the state, and may be difficult to grow due to the state’s colder… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Missouri Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Missouri Although there are no species of bamboo that appear natively in Missouri, there are multiple species that can grow well throughout the state. In… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Texas Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Texas Bamboo can grow in Texas, but it is not native to the state or North America more broadly. Typically, bamboo thrives in a warm… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Maryland Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Maryland Apart from a few species in the Arundinaria genus, bamboo does not grow natively in Maryland or North America. Species such as Arundinaria gigantea… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Louisiana Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Louisiana Though bamboo does not grow natively in Louisiana, it can grow successfully in this southern state, given the right conditions. Louisiana’s warm, humid climate… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In North Dakota Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in North Dakota Bamboo is not native to North Dakota. The cold winter weather can prove challenging for gardeners attempting to grow bamboo in this upper… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Arizona Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Arizona Although bamboo is not native to Arizona, this resilient plant can grow in a variety of climates and has been successfully introduced to many… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Virginia Picture

Where You Can Find Bamboo in Virginia Although bamboo is not native to Virginia, since it has been introduced to many parts of North America, you can find it growing… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Bamboo In Wisconsin Picture

Where to Find Bamboo in Wisconsin Though bamboo is not native to the state of Wisconsin, you may find it growing in some parts of the state. Wisconsin has cold,… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Truffles vs. Mushrooms Picture

As edible fungi, many people confuse truffles with mushrooms – some of which are also edible fungi harvested from the wild and cultivated around the world for people to eat.… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Morels vs. Truffles Picture

Truffles are fungi, like mushrooms, but with their own distinct classification and history. Though truffles have been harvested and eaten throughout history, they have recently risen in popularity and gained… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Chanterelles vs. False Chanterelles Picture

Key Points Chanterelles are among the most commonly-foraged wild edible mushrooms.When people refer to "chanterelles," they may be referring to many different mushroom species in the Cantharellus genus. Chanterelles are… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago


Chanterelles vs. Girolles Picture

If you enjoy French cooking or eating seasonal foods, you may have seen recipes that reference mushrooms called "chanterelles" or "girolles." At times, these words are used interchangeably. Perhaps this… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago