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* Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America. * A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until they turn an amber or pink colour.

* Quercus turbinella is a species of oak known by the common names Sonoran scrub oak and shrub live oak . It is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States from far eastern California to southwest Colorado , Rio Grande New Mexico...

An edible oil is obtained from the seed. * This species is a small tree; its leaves are simple with toothed margins and are 7 to 15 cm in length. They can survive slight frosts, however, and have succeeded outdoors in the Scilly Isles.

It is only found in northern Chile , particularly in the Pampa del Tamarugal , some 70 km (43 mi) east of the city of Iquique . Scattered stands of the trees have been cut down for firewood .

* The pistachio ( Pistacia vera L., Anacardiaceae ) is a small tree native to some regions of Syria , Iran , Turkey , Greece , Turkmenistan , Pakistan , and Afghanistan , that produces an important culinary nut .

Requires very good drainage with abundant moisture in the summer and a sunny position. * Easily grown in a rich strong loam enriched with leafmold and sand. * A strong fibre obtained from the leaves is used for cordage and brushes.

* Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican White Cedar , is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America ( Guatemala , El Salvador and...

Its Australian names of warrigal greens and warrigal cabbage come from the local use of warrigal to describe plants that are wild (not farmed originally). Expansa) is a leafy groundcover also known as Botany Bay spinach, Cook's cabbage, k?kihi (in M?ori),...

* The flowers are astringent and are used to reduce bleeding and treat problems of the gastro-intestinal tract, especially diarrhoea, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. * Opuntia ficus-indica is a species of cactus that has long been a domesticated...

* A quick-growing, not to say rampant vine; can be pruned as a shrub; usually grown on a trellis for commercial production of the hops used in beer making; hops are produced on female plants; native to Eurasia, has escaped in the U.S.

It is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates. Yellow Trumpetbush is a ruderal species , readily colonizing disturbed, rocky, sandy , and cleared land and occasionally becoming an invasive weed The leaves and roots of the plant contain bioactive...

This hardy pine species is relatively disease free and tolerates poor soil conditions, making it a good choice for all levels. Pines make an amazing bonsai because the rough bark on their trunks makes them look old early on.

* An excellent fuel. * A yellow dye is obtained from the bark * It is often planted as an ornamental as it is resistant to air pollution and long-living. * The European nettle tree also known as European Hackberry or Lote tree ( Celtis australis ), is...

* Cave-in-Rock switchgrass has valuable adaptations that can be used for range and pasture land, wind barriers, biofuel, and protection for lands subject to overflow and inundation.

* Ratibida columnifera , commonly known as Upright Prairie Coneflower or Mexican Hat , is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae , that is native to much of North America .

* In Israel , the tree has been very successful in Yatir Forest in the northern Negev , where foresters had not expected it to survive. * Thrives in a light well-drained sandy or gravelly loam.

Grows 6-12'' tall and 6-9'' wide. This superb perennial produces beautiful cream colored star-shaped flowers and silvery green foliage. Super hardy Edelweiss will survive the coldest winter temperatures and the worst summer droughts.

Pallida is similar to E. Plants normally grow with one unbranched stem in the wild, but often produce multi-stemmed clumps in gardens. * The flower heads are from ¾ to 3 inches (2 to 7.6 cm) wide with pale rose-purple or nearly white colored petals.

* This attractive perennial maintains a neat mound shape and grows 1-2 ft. Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels, Texas, area from 1845-47.

Elliptic, serrate, pale green leaves (to 3" long) turn yellow in fall. * This species of pearlbush is an early-blooming, upright deciduous shrub that is native to Manchuria and Korea.

Glauca is the Rocky Mountain variety of this tree. * Douglas fir seeds are an extremely important food for small mammals. * The specific epithet, menziesii, is after Archibald Menzies, a Scottish physician and rival naturalist to David Douglas.

Utahensis ) is a shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m (rarely to 9 m) tall. The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. * Juniperus osteosperma ( Utah Juniper ; syn. It grows at moderate altitudes of 1,300-2,600 m, on dry soils, often together with Pinus...

* It is used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatism. * An evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. * This is perhaps the most strongly scented flower in the world! * Exceptionally large trees recorded include a 35 m (114...

The foliage grows in sparse, very fragrant, sprays varying from dull gray-green to glaucous blue-green in color. * This cypress was discovered in 1907 by Mrs. * Cupressus nevadensis is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a conic crown, growing to heights...

* Nandina domestica (pronounced /naen?di?n? This varient will grow to 3 feet tall. It is native to eastern Asia from the Himalaya east to Japan * Evergreen except in cold climates; delicate compound leaves, reddish when new, later blue-green; attractive...

* Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not . This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

* Mexican-buckeye, an 8-12 ft., deciduous tree, can reach 30 ft. It is monotypic , the only species in the genus Ungnadia . * Ungnadia speciosa , the Mexican Buckeye , is a shrub or small tree native to northeastern Mexico and adjacent western Texas and...