Tag: pretty
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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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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…
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Salvia mellifera
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SAL-vee-uh mel-ih-FER-uh Description: Salvia mellifera is a perennial evergreen shrub that typically grows 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) tall and wide. It has a dense, rounded form with woody stems and aromatic leaves. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and dark green, with a slightly wrinkled texture. They are…
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Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia)
Pics we took at night! Joshua Tree National Park lets visitors stay over at night. Common Names: Joshua Tree Phonetic Spelling: YUK-uh brev-ih-FOH-lee-uh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact:
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Chlorophytum comosum
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that typically grows in a rosette form. It has arching, grass-like leaves that can reach up to 45 centimeters (18 inches) long. The leaves are long, narrow, and often variegated with green and white stripes. They are smooth and can grow up to…