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Liquidambar
Common Name Liquidambar is commonly known as sweetgum. Description Liquidambar is a genus of deciduous trees known for their distinctive star-shaped leaves, spiky fruit, and vibrant fall colors.…
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Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri)
Physical Description The Grandidier’s Baobab is the largest and most famous of the six baobab species found in Madagascar. It has a massive, cylindrical trunk that can reach…
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Protea cynaroides
Common Names: King Protea Phonetic Spelling: pro-TEE-uh sin-ar-OY-deez Description: Protea cynaroides is a large, evergreen shrub or small tree with striking, artichoke-like flower heads. It can grow up…
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Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Physical Description The Coast Redwood is one of the tallest tree species in the world, reaching heights of over 100 meters (328 feet). It has a straight, columnar…
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Betula pendula (Silver Birch)
Physical Description The Silver Birch is an elegant tree that typically reaches 40 to 60 feet in height with a spread of about 30 feet. Its striking white…
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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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