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Quercus kelloggii
Common Names: California Black Oal, Kellogg Oak Phonetic Spelling: KWER-kus keh-LOH-jee-eye Description: Quercus kelloggii is a deciduous tree that typically grows 15 to 25 meters (50 to 80…
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Plumbago auriculata
Common Names: Blue Plumbago, Cape Plumbago, Sky Flower Phonetic Spelling: PLUM-buh-go aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh Description: The Plumbago auriculata is a semi-evergreen shrub that can grow 1 to 3 meters (3…
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Pinus contorta
Common Names: Lodgepole Pine, Shore Pine, Twisted Pine Phonetic Spelling: PIE-nus kon-TOR-tuh Description: Pinus contorta is a versatile evergreen conifer that varies significantly in size and form depending…
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The Fitzroya (Fitzroya cupressoides): The Endangered Patagonian Cypress
Physical Description Fitzroya, also known as the Patagonian Cypress, is a large conifer native to the Andes in Chile and Argentina. It can grow up to 60 meters…
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Chlorophytum comosum
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: kloh-roh-FY-tum koh-MO-sum Description: Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial herb that typically grows 30 to 60 centimeters (1 to 2 feet) tall and wide. It…
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Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Physical Description The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer that can reach heights of up to 200 feet (60 meters). Its feathery, needle-like leaves turn a striking reddish-brown…
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