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Salvia is a genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is one of three genera commonly referred to as sage. When used without modifiers, sage generally refers to Salvia officinalis ("common sage"); however, it can be used with modifiers to refer to any member of the genus. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their scientific name Salvia. This genus includes approximately 700 to 900 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals with almost world-wide di |
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Lonicera is a plant from the Caprifoliaceae family. Came from America and extreme Oriente. Honeysuckles (Lonicera; syn. Caprifolium Mill.) are arching shrubs or twining vines in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere. There are about 180 species of honeysuckle, with by far the greatest diversity in China, where over 100 species occur; by comparison, Europe and North America have only about 20 native species each. Widely known species include Lonicera periclymenum (Euro |
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One of the best jasmines for the Deep South, especially on sandy soils. This is one of the most valuable plants in landscaping. It grows wonderfully in mass plantings, very fast growing but not invasive and well-contollable by pruning. The more you cut it, the bushier it gets, forming a nice dense cloud of dark green foliage with yellow double flowers scattered like a bright cover. It is rambling, open evergreen shrub with long, slender, arching stems that will climb like a sprawling vine if giv |
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This picture was taken in Sao Paulo, Campos do jordao, on July 2007. It was full of life, very captivating !! air temperature was around 32 F, 0 C. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- "Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 14-24,26 USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 30°F (-1°C) Heat Tolerance: Does better with afternoon shade in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Tasmania, |
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Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, "rose", and dendron, "tree") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. It is a large genus with over 1000 species and most have showy flower displays. It includes the plants known to gardeners as azaleas. It is the national flower of Nepal. The Rhododendron is a genus characterized by shrubs and small to (rarely) large trees, the smallest species growing to 10-100 cm tall, and the largest, R. giganteum, reported to over |
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Tacitus bellus was discovered by Alfred Lau in 1972 in West Mexico (states of Chihuahua and Sonora) at an altitude of 4,800 ft. It grows in rocky terrain with moderate sun exposure. Perennial Succulent plant slowly clustering. The rosettes are up to 10 cm in diameter almost flat to the ground Leaves are glabrous, approximately triangular, 25mm long, grey or bronze color. Flowers appear from May to July. At the top of a 10cm inflorescence, the flowers are over 2.5 cm, deep pink to red |
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The oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare, syn. Chrysanthemum leucanthemum), also known as the marguerite, is a widespread flowering plant native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia. It is one of a number of plants to be called by the common name daisy. It is also sometimes called moon daisy or dog daisy. It is a perennial prostrate herb with small flower head (not larger than 5 cm) that consists of about 20 white ray flowers and numerous yellow disc flowers, growing on the end of the |
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Tall upright bushy plant with dark green foliage. Vigorous, good resistance grows up to 3 to 4 feet. Large flowers with 30 petals. Long lasting cut flower. |
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Jade Vine by EncinoMan. "The jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) is a native of the tropical forests of the Philippines. Its flowers are the color of highly unusual blue-green jade, and hang in bunches up to 90 cm long; each clawlike flower is about 7½ cm long. The jade vine's flowers are pollinated by bats." |
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Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Legume Native to Bolivia. Grows fast to 10 feet or more with equal spread. Its beauty has carried it into harsher areas than zones 22 - 24*; in zones 13 and 16 - 21 it requires special protection of over hang or warm sunny wall. In form, it's a natural espalier. Foliage not as feathery as that of C. tweedii **; leaflets longer, broader, and darker -- glossy copper when new, turning to dark metallic green. Big puffs (2 - 3 inches across) of silky stame |
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Heliconia bihai (Red palulu; syn. Bihai bihai Griggs, Heliconia aurea R.Rodr., Heliconia caribaea Lam., Musa bihai L.) of the Heliconiaceae family is an erect herb typically growing taller than 1.5 m. It is native to South America, specially Brazil and Guianas. |
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This big species can be found throughout Missouri. The plant is variable in stem and involucre pubescence but despite this, it is still an easy species to ID in the field. The broad rounded phyllaries and undivided styles are good characteristics for proper identification. Steyermark breaks the species up into two varieties based on stem pubescence. Variety laeve T. & G. has glabrous and glaucous stems and involucres. Variety integrifolium has pubescent stems and involucres. This latter va |
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Heliconia rostrata (Lobster claw, False-bird-of-paradise) is an herbaceous perennial native to the north western region of South America. Other Heliconias grow in the upright position (Heliconia caribaea), their cup-shaped flowers storing water for birds and insects. This plant, however, has downward-facing flowers, and provides a source of nectar to birds. Heliconias are known to those who grow them as a host flower to many birds, especially the Hummingbird. Because of its unique characteristic |
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A rose is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species and comes in a variety of colors. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. It is a common error to refer to roses having thorns. But thorns are modified leaves, whereas these sharp protrusions on a rose are modified epidermal tissues (prickles). Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers |
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Spikey Daisy AKA Curlycup, curly-top gumweed, curly-cup gumweed It had been used by Great Plains Tribes as a medicinal herb. This pest causes problems by: indigenous to much of the United States. Found in Utah. How to get rid of it: |
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AKA: Mat Rockspirea, Rock Mat Spirea, Rock Spirea, Rock-mat, Mat Rock-spirea |
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Blue Flowered Plant Endive is also a common name for some types of Chicory Endive is rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially in folate and vitamins A and K, and is high in fiber. * Curly endive, or frisée (var crispum). This type has narrow, green, curly outer leaves. Sometimes called chicory in the United States and is called chicorée frisée in French. Further confusion results from the fact that frisée also refers to a technique in which greens are lig |
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Mountain Coyote Mint or Mountain Pennyroyal Pennyroyal Tea. |
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The peony is named after Paeon (also spelled Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. Asclepius became jealous of his pupil; Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower. Mischievous nymphs were said to hide in the petals of the Peony thus causing this magnificent flower to be given the meaning of Shame or Bashfulness in the Language of Flowers. It was named after Paeon, a physician to the gods, who obtained the plant on Mount |
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Oregon-grape (Mahonia aquifolium, Berberidaceae) is an evergreen shrub related to the barberry. The Oregon-grape is not closely related to grapes, but gets its name from the purple clusters of berries whose color and slightly dusted appearance is reminiscent of grapes. Raw, they taste like a sour pomegranate, quite palatable actually. After you eat a few they start to loose their sour taste. Medicinal: The root can be used as a yellow dye, and is an excellent antioxidant. The berries can m |
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