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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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  • Kokia (Kokia drynarioides)

    Physical Description Kokia is a small tree or shrub endemic to Hawaii, typically reaching heights of up to 6 meters (20 feet). It has broad, dark green leaves…

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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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