Tag: plants
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Frankincense Tree (Boswellia sacra)
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…
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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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Linaria vulgaris
Common Names: Common Toadflax, Butter-and-Eggs, Wild Snapdragon Phonetic Spelling: li-NAIR-ee-uh vul-GAIR-iss Description: Linaria vulgaris is a perennial herb that typically grows 30 to 90 centimeters (1 to 3 feet) tall. It has a slender, erect form with multiple branched stems. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and arranged alternately or in whorls along the stem. They…
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Kokia (Kokia drynarioides)
Physical Description Kokia is a small tree or shrub endemic to Hawaii, typically reaching heights of up to 6 meters (20 feet). It has broad, dark green leaves and produces striking, bright red flowers. The tree is adapted to dry, rocky environments and has a gnarled appearance. Environmental Concerns Kokia is critically endangered due to…
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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,…