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Galanthus, or snowdrop, is a small genus of approximately 24 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. The plants have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell-shaped flower with six petal-like tepals in two circles. The smaller inner petals have green markings. They are commonly the earliest garden flowers … Read more
Galanthus, or snowdrop, is a small genus of approximately 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. The plants have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell-shaped flower with six petal-like tepals in two circles. The smaller inner petals have green markings. Snowdrops are native to this region, with … Read more
The Snowdrop Tree, also known as Two-Winged Silverbell or American Snowdrop Tree, is a species in the family Styracaceae, native to the southeastern United States from West Florida to eastern Texas to South Carolina particularly in regions with moist, well-drained soils such as riverbanks, floodplains, and lowland forests. The genus name honors Stephen Hales (1677–1761), … Read more
Pinus sylvestris, the Scots pine, Scotch pine, Baltic pine, or European red pine is a species of tree in the pine family Pinaceae. It can readily be identified by its combination of fairly short, blue-green leaves and orange-red bark. The Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of the most widespread conifer species in the world, … Read more
Bristlecone pines belong to the genus Pinus and are members of the pine family (Pinaceae). Pine trees (Pinus spp.) are the most common coniferous tree worldwide, numbering around 100 species. These trees form large forests characterized by wide open areas with sunlight spilling to the forest floor. Pines are sun-loving trees that do not grow … Read more
Nature often surprises us with its unique patterns and designs, and one of the most delightful examples is found in trees with heart-shaped leaves. Trees with heart-shaped leaves add a lovely touch to the landscape. If you plan your plant selection, you can enjoy much more than just green heart shapes in the summer yard. … Read more
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring. It is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe, and its French name, muguet, sometimes appears in the names of perfumes imitating the flower’s scent. The plant has been … Read more
Lemon trees are part of the citrus genus of plants, and are prized by home gardeners for their lush green foliage and juicy, flavorful fruit. Two common varieties found in home gardens are the eureka lemon tree (Citrus limon ‘Eureka’) and the Meyer lemon tree (Citrus limon ‘Meyer’). Meyer and Eureka are both hardy varieties of … Read more
Buttercup, (genus Ranunculus), genus of about 300 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Buttercups are distributed throughout the world and are especially common in woods and fields of the north temperate zone. Most buttercups have tuberous or fibrous roots. The flowers are solitary or loosely clustered and have five green sepals, five to many glossy yellow (sometimes white) petals, and numerous male and female … Read more
A lime is a citrus fruit, which is round, lime green in colour, 1-3 inches diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles. Lime fruits make their way into innumerable foods and beverages as a flavoring agent, and lime essential oils are used in the formulation of many household products. The two commonly recognized lime tree species: Tahitian limes (Citrus latifoila) and Mexican limes (Citrus … Read more