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Nepenthes rajah
Common Names: Rajah Pitcher Plant Phonetic Spelling: ne-PEN-theez RAH-jah Description: Nepenthes rajah is a large, tropical carnivorous plant known for its impressive, tubular pitchers that can grow up to 41 centimeters (16 inches) in length. It has a climbing or creeping growth habit. The leaves are modified into elongated, tubular pitchers with a lid that…
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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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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.
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Juncus balticus
Common Names: Baltic Rush, Wire Rush Phonetic Spelling: JUN-kus BAL-ti-kus Description: Juncus balticus is a perennial, rhizomatous grass-like plant that typically grows 30 to 100 centimeters (1 to 3 feet) tall. It has a tufted form with slender, cylindrical, and erect stems. The leaves are reduced to basal sheaths that wrap around the stems, which…
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Erigeron rhizomatus
Common Name(s): Lyon’s PentachaetaLyon’s, Pentachaeta Daisy Phonetic Spelling: pen-tuh-KEE-tuh lee-OH-nee-eye Description: Pentachaeta lyonii is a small annual herb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) that typically grows to about 10 to 30 centimeters tall. The leaves are linear to narrowly lanceolate and may have a few teeth or be entirely smooth. Its most distinct feature are…