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Knowing helpful, hurtful plants
Photosynthetic organisms, commonly called plants, and algae, begin most food chains and webs. Many of the green organisms will have an impact, directly or indirectly, on upcoming recreation gathering seasons including picking berries, hunting deer, taking an interesting photograph, or getting skin rash.