Plants

Spiraea prunifolia, commonly called bridalwreath spirea, is a species of the genus Spiraea, sometimes also spelled Spirea. It flowers mid-spring, around May 5, and is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is sometimes cultivated as a garden plant elsewhere. It is one of the classic ornamental shrubs admired for its elegant, arching branches adorned … Read more

Spiraea japonica, commonly known as Japanese Spirea, is one of the most widely cultivated species in the genus Spiraea. Its popularity stems from its low maintenance, colorful leaves throughout the growing season, and its profusion of flowers. Botanical Description Cultivation Popular Cultivars Uses in Landscaping Ecological and Wildlife Benefits

Spiraea douglasii, commonly known as Western Spirea, steeple bush or Hardhack, is a species of flowering shrub within the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous, clump-forming shrub that will spread by suckers to form colonies over time. It is native from Alaska to northern California and Montana where it is often found growing in moist … Read more

The Jacaranda tree is a sub-tropical tree native to south-central South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its attractive and long-lasting violet-colored flowers. It is also known as the jacaranda, blue jacaranda, black poui, Nupur or fern tree. Jacaranda trees have bipinnate leaves, meaning they are fern-like with many small leaflets. This … Read more

Okra, known scientifically as Abelmoschus esculentus, is a vegetable that’s quite popular in various cuisines around the world, particularly in the Southern United States, Africa, the Middle East, India, and parts of Asia. Okra is believed to have originated in Ethiopia or the upper Nile region in Northeast Africa. From there, it spread throughout the … Read more

Mesquite is a common name for some plants in the genus Prosopis, which contains over 40 species of small leguminous trees. They are native to dry areas in the Americas. They have extremely long roots to seek water from very far under ground. As a legume, mesquites are one of the few sources of fixed nitrogen in … Read more

The grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The interior flesh is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark pink/red. Grapefruit is a citrus hybrid and is relatively new in the world of citrus fruits. It’s believed to have … Read more

Fig trees belong to the genus Ficus, which includes over 800 species, but Ficus carica is the species most commonly associated with the fig fruit a species of small tree in the flowering plant family Moraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, together with western and southern Asia. It has been cultivated since ancient … Read more

Yellow watermelon is just the same as any other watermelon other than its bright yellow flesh, which can range from pale yellow to a deep golden hue. This color comes from different pigments, mainly carotenoids like beta-carotene, rather than lycopene which gives red watermelons their color. The outside rind can vary, but it’s typically green … Read more

Tsuga mertensiana, known as mountain hemlock, is a species of hemlock commonly found from southeastern Alaska southwards through the Cascade Range and the Sierra Nevada in California. Prefers high altitudes, often found at or above 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) in elevation, thriving in subalpine and alpine environments where other trees might struggle. Unlike many conifers … Read more