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  • Baobab (Adansonia digitata)

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ad-an-SO-nee-uh dig-i-TAH-tuh Description: The baobab tree is known for its massive trunk, which can store up to 120,000 liters (31,700 gallons) of water. It…

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  • Cephalotaxus koreana NAKAI

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Cephalotaxus koreana, commonly known as the Korean Plum Yew, is an evergreen coniferous shrub or small tree. It typically grows to a height…

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  • Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)

    Physical Description The Sugar Maple is a large deciduous tree that can grow up to 75-100 feet tall with a spread of 50-70 feet. It has a dense,…

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  • Rudbeckia hirta

    Common Names: Black-eyed Susan, Brown Betty, Gloriosa Daisy Phonetic Spelling: rud-BEK-ee-uh HER-tuh Description: The Rudbeckia hirta is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb that can grow 30 to…

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  • Quercus rubra

    Common Name Quercus rubra is commonly known as the northern red oak or simply red oak. Description Quercus rubra is a deciduous tree known for its attractive fall…

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  • Anisacanthus quadrifidus

    Common Names: Flame Acanthus, Hummingbird Bush, Wright’s Desert Honeysuckle Phonetic Spelling: an-ih-suh-KAN-thus kwah-DRIF-ih-dus Description: The Anisacanthus quadrifidus is a deciduous shrub that typically grows 1 to 1.5 meters…

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