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Trifolium repens
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: try-FOH-lee-um REE-penz Description: White Clover is a low-growing, perennial herb with trifoliate leaves and small, white to pinkish flowers arranged in dense, round heads. It spreads via creeping stems that root at the nodes, forming a dense mat. The leaves are trifoliate, with three leaflets that are often marked with a…
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Drosera rotundifolia
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: DRAH-ser-uh roh-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Sundews are remarkable for their carnivorous diet! They capture and digest insects using their sticky, dew-covered leaves, supplementing their nutrient intake in poor soil conditions. Charles Darwin was fascinated by Sundews and conducted extensive studies on their carnivorous behavior.
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Welwitschia mirabilis
Welwitschia mirabilis Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: wel-WIT-shee-uh mir-uh-BIL-is Description: Welwitschia mirabilis is a unique plant with only two long, strap-like leaves that continue growing throughout its life. It can reach up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) in diameter and has a woody, trunk-like base. The leaves are broad, leathery, and can grow up to 4…
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Pinus contorta
Common Names: Lodgepole Pine, Shore Pine, Twisted Pine Phonetic Spelling: PIE-nus kon-TOR-tuh Description: Pinus contorta is a versatile evergreen conifer that varies significantly in size and form depending on the subspecies and habitat. It can range from a small, shrubby tree 5 meters (16 feet) tall in coastal regions (subspecies contorta), to a tall, straight…
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Nyssa sylvatica
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: NISS-uh sil-VAT-ih-kuh Description: Nyssa sylvatica is a deciduous tree that typically grows 15 to 25 meters (50 to 80 feet) tall, with a straight trunk and a rounded to pyramidal crown. It has a distinctive, irregular branching pattern. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong to ovate, measuring 5 to 12…