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Overview Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the flowering plant genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae.  The elm tree grows to great heights, often with a forked trunk creating a vase profile. Generally, Elm leaves are alternated with simple, single or most commonly double serrated margins, usually asymmetric at the base and acuminate at … Read more

Overview The name Banana spider is used to describe a number of different large spider species commonly found throughout the southeastern United States, North America and South America. Banana spiders receive their name because of the yellow/golden-colored silk they create to make their very large webs which they use to catch flying insects, their main … Read more

Overview Cedar trees refer to several species of upright evergreen conifers that have needle-like leaves. These trees have similar form and use, but their growing conditions vary and they do not belong to the same family. Due to their size, these trees are not commonly found in gardens and are usually seen lining streets or … Read more

Overview A desert is generally a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently, living conditions are hostile for plants and animal life. Plants and animals that exist in the deserts have evolved to survive harsh conditions, scarce water and barren landscapes. Some desert habitat plants are short lived, only springing up to … Read more

Bee balm also known by its botanical name of Monarda is a perennial flowering herb in the mint family. It consists of square stem, slender, serrated oppositely arranged leaves and creeping rhizomes that spread rapidly under the soil. The flowers are tubular and bilaterally symmetric with a narrow upper lip and a wider lower lip. … Read more

Overview Palms are among the best known and most extensively cultivated plant families. They have had a significant value to humans from antecedent. In many historical cultures, palms were used to symbolize victory, peace or fertility, however in modern times, palms are widely used in landscaping, making them one of the most economically important plants. … Read more