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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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Dendrophylax lindenii
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: den-droh-FY-laks LIN-den-ee-eye Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: The Ghost Orchid is one of the most famous orchids in the world, partly due to…
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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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Pachycaul Tree (Didierea madagascariensis)
Physical Description The Pachycaul Tree is a distinctive plant from Madagascar, notable for its thick, spiny trunk and unusual appearance. It grows to about 4-7 meters (13-23 feet)…
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