Author: Hannah Ko
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Yucca glauca
Common Names: Soapweed Yucca, Great Plains Yucca, Small Soapweed Phonetic Spelling: YUH-kuh GLAW-kuh Description: The Yucca glauca is a perennial, evergreen shrub that typically grows 30 to 90 centimeters (1 to 3 feet) tall, with a similar spread. It has a rosette of narrow, sword-shaped leaves and may produce a tall flower stalk up to…
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Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Common Names: Chaparral Mallow, Bush Mallow Phonetic Spelling: mal-uh-koh-THAM-nus fas-ik-yoo-LAY-tus Description: Malacothamnus fasciculatus is a perennial, deciduous shrub that can grow between 1 to 3 meters (3 to 10 feet) tall. It has a branching, erect form and a somewhat open structure. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate to oval, 2 to 7 centimeters (0.8 to…
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Ulmus crassifolia
Common Names: Cedar Elm, Thickleaf Elm Phonetic Spelling: UL-mus crass-ih-FOH-lee-uh Description: The Ulmus crassifolia is a medium-sized deciduous tree, typically growing 12 to 18 meters (40 to 60 feet) tall, with a spread of 10 to 15 meters (30 to 50 feet). The leaves are small, thick, and leathery, measuring 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1…
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Dracaena Cinnabari (Dragon Blood Tree)
Physical Description The Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) is a striking, umbrella-shaped tree native to the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen. This slow-growing evergreen can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its dense crown of thick, rigid branches supports clusters of long, sword-like leaves. The tree’s name comes from its red sap, known as “dragon’s…
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Taxus Floridana (Florida Yew)
Physical Description The Florida yew (Taxus floridana) is a small, evergreen tree or shrub endemic to a limited area in the Florida Panhandle, primarily along the east side of the Apalachicola River. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 meters (6-16 feet), though some specimens can reach up to 9 meters (30 feet). The…