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  • Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)

    Physical Description The Franklin tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) tall. It has large, glossy, dark green…

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  • Linaria vulgaris

    Common Names: Common Toadflax, Butter-and-Eggs, Wild Snapdragon Phonetic Spelling: li-NAIR-ee-uh vul-GAIR-iss Description: Linaria vulgaris is a perennial herb that typically grows 30 to 90 centimeters (1 to 3…

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  • Baccharis salicifolia

    Common Names: Mule Fat, Seepwillow, Water-Wally Phonetic Spelling: BAK-uh-ris sal-ih-sih-FOH-lee-uh Description: The Baccharis salicifolia is a perennial, evergreen shrub that typically grows 1 to 3 meters (3 to…

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  • Tacca chantrieri

    Common Names: Black Bat Flower Phonetic Spelling: TAK-uh chan-tree-ER-ee-eye Description: Distribution/Location: Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia. Environmental Concerns: Additional Notes: The plant’s…

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  • Dionaea muscipula

    Common Names: Venus Flytrap Phonetic Spelling: dy-oh-NEE-uh MUS-sip-yoo-luh Description: The Dionaea muscipula is a small, perennial carnivorous plant that typically grows 15 to 30 centimeters (6 to 12…

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  • Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa)

    Physical Description The Alder Tree is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically growing up to 20 meters (66 feet) tall. It has a…

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