Writer for A-Z Animals

Peyton Warmack-Chipman

Peyton has always loved playing outside, as a kid and still well into her 20's. The connections between our lives, other animals, and all the plants around us has always fascinated her and fueled a drive to learn so much about the natural world. Through curiosity and experience, her knowledge has grown, specifically on medicinal plants and regenerative agriculture. Her favorite animal is the Holland Lop rabbit, after learning they're the greatest pet you could ever have.

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People and pollinators love springtime cherry blossoms in South Carolina!

Cherry Blossoms in Texas: When They Bloom and Where to See Them

Yes, you can find cherry blossoms in Texas! These iconic flowering trees are usually associated with Japan, where they can…

Mushrooms from foraging in wicker basket

Mushroom Hunting in Oklahoma: A Complete Guide

In Oklahoma, hunting and fishing are popular hobbies but there’s another kind of hunting that’s less popular- mushroom hunting! While…

King Bolete Mushroom - Boletus edulis

Mushroom Hunting in Oregon: A Complete Guide

Mushroom hunting is a fun and rewarding reason to get out into the woods and enhance your normal hike. Oregon…

cat's claw

Cat’s Claw vs. Devil’s Claw: What’s the Difference?

Cat’s Claw and Devil’s Claw are often confused with each other because their names are so similar, but these plants…

Autumn blaze maple tree leaves.

Redpointe Maple vs. Autumn Blaze Maple Tree: What’s the Difference?

Redpointe Maple and Autumn Blaze Maple trees are both descendants of Red Maples. They are closely related, so naturally, they…

A houseplant. Zamiokulkas Zenzi, a dwarf species. The tropical plant is located in a round-shaped white pot against a gray concrete wall.

Zenzi vs. ZZ Plant: Are They the Same?

Zenzi vs. ZZ plants, what are the differences? Both Zenzi and ZZ plants are trendy houseplants because of their easy…

Emerald green arborvitae

American Arborvitae vs. Emerald Green: What’s the Difference?

Do you know what the large green bush that’s always used for hedges and grows into a tall, slender, bushy…

Dutch iris is also known as Iris hollandica

Dutch Iris vs. Siberian Iris: How to Tell the Difference

The beauty of Iris flowers has captivated gardeners for a long time, resulting in over 300 cultivars of these amazing…

Duckweed

Duckweed vs. Algae

Duckweed and algae (singular alga) are green aquatic plants that grow on the surface of ponds and other still bodies…

Hydrangea flower garden

Hydrangea vs. Rhododendron: How to Tell the Difference

Although they’re unrelated, Hydrangea and Rhododendron bushes are similar in so many ways and are super easy to confuse with…

climbing-aloe

Climbing Aloe vs. Aloe Vera

Although you’re probably already familiar with Aloe Veras plants, there are hundreds of varieties of aloe plants that are each…

impatiens

Sunpatiens vs. Impatiens: What’s the Difference?

Impatiens are a very popular annual flowering shrub that’s grown all over the U.S. for its stunning blooms. These shrubs…

black willow vs weeping willow

Corkscrew Willow vs. Weeping Willow: What’s the Difference?

As you can tell by their names, Corkscrew and Weeping Willows are both types of willow trees, so they have…

beet vs radish

Horseradish vs. Radish

Horseradish and radishes are very closely related and are quite similar plants, but their flavors and therefore uses in the…

dragon tree in pot

Dracaena vs. Yucca: What’s the Difference?

Dracaena and Yucca plants are both warm-weather plants with long, stringy green leaves, so they’re easily confused. Plus, there are…

Two green jalapeno chili peppers, one whole, one sliced in half revealing an almost white center (placenta).

Serrano Pepper vs. Jalapeno: What Are The Differences?

Serrano and jalapeno peppers are often associated with each other since they look very much alike and can be used…