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  • Bigleaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)

    Physical Description The Bigleaf Mahogany is a large, tropical hardwood tree that can grow up to 150 feet (45 meters) tall. It has large, compound leaves and produces…

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  • Drosera rotundifolia

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: DRAH-ser-uh roh-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Sundews are remarkable for their carnivorous diet! They capture and digest insects using their sticky, dew-covered…

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  • Welwitschia mirabilis

    Welwitschia mirabilis Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: wel-WIT-shee-uh mir-uh-BIL-is Description: Welwitschia mirabilis is a unique plant with only two long, strap-like leaves that continue growing throughout its life. It…

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  • Tree of Ténéré (Acacia raddiana)

    Physical Description The Tree of Ténéré, a solitary Acacia species, was notable for being the only tree for hundreds of kilometers in the Sahara Desert. It had a…

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  • Nyssa sylvatica

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: NISS-uh sil-VAT-ih-kuh Description: Nyssa sylvatica is a deciduous tree that typically grows 15 to 25 meters (50 to 80 feet) tall, with a straight…

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  • Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’)

    Physical Description The Dwarf Blue Spruce is a compact conifer with a slow growth rate, reaching about 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) in height. It…

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