AMERICAN GARDENER

Nitrogen-fixing plants span a wide range of ecosystems and uses, from reforestation and agroforestry to ornamental gardening and agriculture. These plants have the unique ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen, which is not directly usable by most plants, into a form that can be assimilated into plant tissues. This process is called nitrogen fixation and is … Read more

Lupinus, commonly known as lupin, lupine, or regionally bluebonnet, is a genus of plants in the legume family Fabaceae. The genus includes over 199 species, with centres of diversity in North and South America. Smaller centres occur in North Africa and the Mediterranean. They are widely cultivated, both as a food source and as ornamental … Read more

Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susans, Gloriosa Daisies, or Coneflowers, are a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. Rudbeckia flowers feature a prominent, raised central disc in black, brown shades of green, and in-between tones. All are native to North America, and many species are cultivated in gardens for their showy yellow or gold … Read more

Primerose Flower Picture The primrose (Primula vulgaris) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its name, derived from the Latin word primus, meaning “first,” reflects its status as one of the earliest bloomers in spring. This plant is usually found in woodlands, grasslands, and along hedgerows, where its … Read more

The term “primerose” is derived from Old French “primerose” and Medieval Latin “prīma rosa,” meaning “first rose.” It is often used to refer to the evening primrose, a plant native to North America. Primrose is a flowering plant in the genus Primula and the family Primulaceae. Primroses are known as Primula vulgaris, vulgaris meaning ‘commonly seen growing all over … Read more

Abies procera, the noble fir, also called red fir and Christmas tree, is a species of fir native to the United States. It occurs at altitudes of 300–1,500 meters (980–4,920 ft). David Douglas discovered the species in the Cascade Range in the early 19th century, calling it “noble fir”. The specific epithet procera means “tall”. It is the world’s tallest true fir. Noble fir is found in … Read more

Abies concolor, the white fir, concolor fir, or Colorado fir, is a coniferous tree in the pine family Pinaceae. This tree is native to the mountains of western North America, including the Sierra Nevada and southern Rocky Mountains, and into the isolated mountain ranges of southern Arizona, New Mexico, and Northern Mexico and may occasionally reach 350 years of age. It can be found from 6000 ft. to 11,000 … Read more

Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) is one of the more important conifers in the northern United States and in Canada. Within its range it may also be referred to as balsam, Canadian balsam, eastern fir, and bracted balsam fir. It is a small to medium-sized tree used primarily for pulp and light frame construction. Young trees are highly … Read more

Ruellia simplex, the Mexican petunia, Mexican bluebell or Britton’s wild petunia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. It has become a widespread invasive plant in Florida, where it was likely introduced as an ornamental before 1933, as well as in the eastern Mediterranean, South Asia and other parts of the eastern … Read more