American Botanicals: Mid-Atlantic Native Plants

From Plant Press Vol. 17 no. 2, April 2014.

Alice Tangerini is one of 41 artists with her work on display as part of the exhibit, “American Botanicals: Mid-Atlantic Native Plants” at the U.S. Botanic Gardens from February 15 through June 15, 2014. As a member of Botanical Artists for Education and the Environment she submitted two works, Dirca palustris and Yucca filamentosa as a contribution to the book produced to accompany the exhibit. The book features 60 original works of juried art from 41 artists, including text describing each plant and how each plant and insect is beneficial to gardeners and the environment. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to non-profit organizations working on native plant education, conservation and horticulture.