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Asclepias Obovata

Asclepias Obovata

Description Asclepias Obovata, commonly known as the Texas milkweed, is a perennial herb belonging to the milkweed family. The plant is native to the south-central United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has multiple stems with oblong leaves that are 3-5 inches long. The flowers are small and pinkish-white and bloom from…
Asclepias Emoryi

Asclepias Emoryi

Description Asclepias Emoryi, also known as Emory’s milkweed, is a perennial wildflower native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Asclepiadoideae subfamily of the Apocynaceae family and is a member of the Asclepias genus, which consists of approximately 140 species of milkweeds.This species is an important host plant for monarch butterflies, as it provides both…
Asclepias Longifolia

Asclepias Longifolia

Description Asclepias Longifolia, commonly known as longleaf milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 1-2 meters tall. The plant has a strong vertical stem and long, narrow leaves that measure up to 30 cm in length. Its flowers are pinkish-white or pale…
Asclepias Elata

Asclepias Elata

Description Asclepias Elata, commonly known as the Showy Milkweed, is a species of flowering plant from the Apocynaceae family. This plant is native to North America and is found in various regions of the United States such as Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Asclepias Elata plant can grow up to 1.2 meters tall and has a spread of around…
Asclepias Feayi

Asclepias Feayi

Description Asclepias Feayi, commonly known as the Feay’s milkweed, is a perennial plant native to Florida. It is a member of the milkweed family, which is known for its unique flowers and leaves. The Feay’s milkweed is named after its discoverer, Dr. Henry Feay, who first found it in 1865. This plant is known for its hardiness and ability to…
Arthrobotrya Wilkesiana

Arthrobotrya Wilkesiana

Description Arthrobotrya Wilkesiana, also known as the ‘Handkerchief Tree’ or ‘Snowflake Tree,’ is a stunning plant native to the tropical regions of South America. This plant belongs to the family of Malvaceae and is known for its white, delicate, and tissue-like flowers that resemble handkerchiefs.The leaves of Arthrobotrya Wilkesiana are green, shiny, and heart-shaped, and it can grow up to…
Asarum Sieboldii

Asarum Sieboldii

Description Asarum Sieboldii, commonly known as Siebold’s Wild Ginger, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world. This plant grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches wide. It has heart-shaped leaves…
Artocarpus

Artocarpus

Description Artocarpus is a genus of plants belonging to the Moraceae family that includes around 60 species of trees and shrubs. They are native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and some species have been introduced to other parts of the world for their edible fruits and ornamental value.The name Artocarpus comes from the Greek words “artos” meaning bread…
Asclepias Rosea

Asclepias Rosea

Description Asclepias Rosea, also known as Rose Milkweed, is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family and is known for its attractive pink flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has a spread of about 2 feet. Asclepias…
Asarum Caudigerum

Asarum Caudigerum

Description Asarum Caudigerum, commonly known as Chinese Wild Ginger or Dragon’s Tail, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family. It is native to China, where it grows in the understory of forests and mountain slopes. The plant has fleshy rhizomes, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. Asarum Caudigerum is a low-maintenance…
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