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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…

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  • Tilia americana

    Common Name Tilia americana is commonly known as the American basswood, American linden, or bee-tree. Description Tilia americana is a large deciduous tree known for its heart-shaped leaves,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  • The Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata)

    Physical Description Spanish Cedar is a large, evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet) tall. It has a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark and…

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