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Acacia Melanoxylon

Description Acacia Melanoxylon, also known as Blackwood or Australian Blackwood, is a medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and the islands of King and Flinders in the Bass Strait. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a spread of 10-15 meters. It has a straight…
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Malus Domestica Evereste

Description Malus Domestica Evereste, also known as the Evereste Crabapple, is a small deciduous tree that is commonly grown for ornamental purposes. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet and has a rounded canopy with spreading branches. The tree produces beautiful pink-tinged white flowers in the spring, followed by small, bright red crabapples that persist throughout the winter…
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Litchi

Description Litchi (Litchi chinensis), also known as lychee, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). It is native to China and is now widely cultivated in several countries, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and South Africa. The fruit has a rough, reddish-brown skin that is easy to peel, revealing the translucent, juicy, and sweet flesh inside. Litchi…
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Vangueria

Description Vangueria is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It comprises about 50 species of evergreen trees and shrubs that are native to Africa, Madagascar, and Asia. The leaves of these plants are simple, opposite, and have entire margins. The flowers are usually small and white, and they are arranged in terminal or axillary cymes. The…
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Vitaceae

Description Vitaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the grapevine family. It consists of approximately 14 genera and around 800 species of mostly woody vines, shrubs, and trees. The family is well-known for its importance in the production of grapes, which are used for wine, juice, and fresh consumption. Some members of the family also produce edible…
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Sclerocarya

Description Sclerocarya is a genus of trees native to Africa. They are known for their edible fruit, medicinal properties, and valuable timber. There are two species in this genus: Sclerocarya birrea and Sclerocarya caffra. These trees can grow up to 20 meters tall and have a broad, spreading canopy. They have a deep taproot that allows them to survive in…
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Physalis Cinerascens

Description Physalis Cinerascens is a perennial plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family. This plant is commonly known as the Ground Cherry or Tomatillo, and it is native to Mexico and Central America. Its fruit is a small, round berry that is yellowish-green when ripe, and it is surrounded by a papery husk. The fruit has a sweet and tangy…
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Bactris Gasipaes

Description Bactris Gasipaes, also known as the Peach Palm or Chontaduro, is a tropical palm plant native to South and Central America. It is popular for its fruit and heart of palm, which are commonly used in local cuisines. The fruit is round and orange, with a sweet and tangy flavor, while the heart of palm is harvested from the…
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Gleditsia Triacanthos F. Inermis Sunburst

Description Gleditsia Triacanthos F. Inermis Sunburst, commonly known as Sunburst Honeylocust, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This tree is popular due to its unique golden-yellow foliage that emerges in the spring and lasts throughout the summer. The Sunburst Honeylocust is native to North America and can grow up to 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet…
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Atractocarpus

Description Atractocarpus is a genus of tropical trees and shrubs, native to Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Madagascar. These plants are known for their attractive fruit, which is often colorful and edible. The genus belongs to the family Rubiaceae and contains around 40 species. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Gentianales Family Rubiaceae Genus Atractocarpus Appearance…
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