Beneath the Bough

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Tag: flowers

  • Plumbago auriculata

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    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 to 10 feet) tall and wide. It has a sprawling, spreading habit with woody stems and branches. The leaves are oval to heart-shaped, bright green, and 5…

  • Heliconia rostrata

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh roh-STRAH-tuh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Heliconia rostrata is a favorite among hummingbirds, who are perfectly adapted to feed from its tubular flowers. The plant and the birds have evolved together, with the flowers curving just right to match the hummingbirds’ beaks!

  • Frankincense Tree (Boswellia sacra)

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    Physical Description The Frankincense Tree is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa. It has papery, peeling bark and a twisted, gnarled trunk. The tree produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers and oval, greenish fruit. It is best known for its aromatic resin, frankincense, which has been…

  • Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)

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    Physical Description Honduran Rosewood is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to Central America, particularly Belize and Honduras. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, pinnate leaves. The tree’s wood is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and fine grain, making it a popular choice for musical instruments and fine furniture. Environmental Concerns Honduran…

  • Protea cynaroides

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    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,…