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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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Acacia Koaia

Description Acacia Koaia, also known as Koaia or Koaie, is a small flowering tree that is native to Hawaii. It belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae, and is known for its small yellow flowers and distinctive bark. The tree can grow up to 25 feet in height and has a spread of up to 20 feet. It has a rounded…
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Malus Malus Centurion

Description Malus Centurion is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. This tree is native to central Asia, and it can grow up to 20 feet in height and 15 feet in width. The tree has a wide spreading canopy that is flat-topped, and it produces beautiful pink flowers in the spring. The tree’s leaves are dark green…
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Mackaya

Description Mackaya belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is native to southern Africa. It is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height and has a spread of 2 meters. It is commonly known as the forest bell bush because of its bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are either lavender or white and have a pleasant fragrance. Mackaya…
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Tropaeolum Tricolor

Description Tropaeolum Tricolor, also known as the Three-Colored Indian Cress or Flame Creeper, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family. It is a native of the Andes Mountains in South America and is usually grown as an ornamental plant. The plant derives its name from the Latin word, “tropaeum,” which means trophy or monument, and “tricolor,” which…
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Leptarrhena

Description Leptarrhena is a genus of flowering plants in the Saxifragaceae family. The genus consists of only one species: Leptarrhena pyrolifolia, which is commonly known as Leatherleaf. It is a deciduous perennial shrub that is native to the eastern part of North America. The plant has dark green leather-like leaves that grow in a rosette form. The leaves are 5-10…
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Licuala

Description Licuala is a genus of tropical palms that consists of over 200 species. These plants are known for their unique leaves that are round, fan-shaped, or even undivided. Licuala is native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. The leaves of these plants are often used in decorative arrangements and landscaping due to their attractive appearance. Taxonomic Information…
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Reevesia

Description: Reevesia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Scrophulariaceae. It consists of around 20 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees that are native to the Himalayas, China, and Southeast Asia. The leaves of Reevesia are simple, alternate, and leathery, with serrated or entire margins. The flowers are usually pink or white and arranged in terminal or…
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Clematis Kirilowii

Clematis Kirilowii, also known as Purple Bell Vine or Purple Clematis, is a deciduous climbing plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Eastern Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan. It is a popular choice among gardeners due to its beautiful purple or pink bell-shaped flowers, which bloom in late summer to early fall. This plant can…
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Camellia Granthamiana

Description Camellia Granthamiana is a species of evergreen shrub that belongs to the Theaceae family. It is native to China and was first discovered in 1934 by E.H. Wilson. This plant is known for its beautiful, fragrant, and large flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring. The flowers are typically pink or white with yellow stamens and can…
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