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Thuja plicata
Common Names: Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae, Pacific Red Cedar, British Columbia Cedar Phonetic Spelling: THOO-yuh plih-KAY-tuh Description Western Red Cedar is a large, evergreen coniferous tree in…
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Marrubium vulgare
Common Names: Horehound, White Horehound, Common Horehound Phonetic Spelling: mah-ROO-bee-um vul-GAIR-ee Description: The Marrubium vulgare is a perennial herb that typically grows 30 to 60 centimeters (1 to…
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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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Hala Tree (Pandanus tectorius)
Physical Description The Hala tree is a tropical species characterized by its large, arching leaves with spiky margins and a distinctive, fibrous trunk. It typically grows to about…
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Yucca glauca
Common Names: Soapweed Yucca, Great Plains Yucca, Small Soapweed Phonetic Spelling: YUH-kuh GLAW-kuh Description: The Yucca glauca is a perennial, evergreen shrub that typically grows 30 to 90…
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Robinia Pseudoacacia (Black Locust)
Physical Description The Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically reaches heights of 12-30 meters. The tree has…
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