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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 to 3 meters (10 feet) tall. The leaves are thick, leathery, and ovate to lanceolate, with a silvery or grey-green color. The flowers are large, with pink,…
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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 10 feet) tall. It has a rounded to irregular shape with many slender, woody stems. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and resemble those of a willow tree,…
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Tacca chantrieri
Common Names: Black Bat Flower Phonetic Spelling: TAK-uh chan-tree-ER-ee-eye Description: Distribution/Location: Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia. Environmental Concerns: Additional Notes: The plant’s unique flowers attract specific pollinators, contributing to the diversity of its ecosystem. Primarily grown as an ornamental plant for its striking appearance. It is also of interest…
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Dionaea muscipula
Common Names: Venus Flytrap Phonetic Spelling: dy-oh-NEE-uh MUS-sip-yoo-luh Description: The Dionaea muscipula is a small, perennial carnivorous plant that typically grows 15 to 30 centimeters (6 to 12 inches) tall. It has a rosette of basal leaves with specialized leaf structures known as traps. The leaves are modified into lobes with hinged, tooth-edged traps that…
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Betula pendula
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: BET-yoo-luh PEN-dyoo-luh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Benefits: Fun Fact: Silver Birch is often used in reforestation projects because of its ability to thrive in poor soils and its rapid growth, making it an excellent pioneer species for restoring degraded land.