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Common names include Strelitzia , Crane Flower or Bird of Paradise , though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia . * Strelitzia reginae is a monocotyledonous flowering plant indigenous to South Africa .

This species is found in the Himalaya from 300 to 1800 m and on limestone in Sichuan , China and Vietnam . Used for general construction. The leaves are used. * Cupressus torulosa , known as the Himalayan cypress , is a species of cypress .

* Features large rosettes of leathery, glossy, toothed, rounded, dark green leaves (to 10" long by 8" wide) which are heart-shaped at the base. * Leaves are often used in floral arrangements.

In the fall it turns a soft lavender-purple. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, very drought resistant! Plant 3' apart in staggered rows. Excellent for dry rocky bare spots, banks and terraces.

Silene chalcedonica ) is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae , native from central and eastern European Russia east to Kazakhstan , Mongolia and northwestern China . * Lychnis chalcedonica ( Burning Love , Dusky Salmon , Flower of Bristol...

* Works well in a perennial border or container in either full sun or partial shade. Mass plantings are spectacular! * Leaves are olive green in partial shade and orange in full sun and in the fall/winter.

The shoots are orange-brown, glabrous or with scattered pubescence. * It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 30 m tall, and with a trunk diameter of up to 0.8 m. The leaves are needle-like, 12-22 mm long, rhombic in cross-section, dark bluish-green...

The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers are pale yellow and tubular in form. Use with caution, internal consumption can cause damage to the kidneys and uterine bleeding. It is an aromatic tonic herb that stimulates the uterus, reduces inflammation,...

* Considered to be an indicator of agriculture in pollen diagrams, P. Something that is considered to be an indicator of grazing in that area. It also contain the iridoid glycosides aucubin and catalpol.

Untrimmed, grows 6-8 feet at maturity. One male plant will pollinate up to five female plants. Planting instructions with order. However, you need a male plant for pollination. Mix in peat moss and Ferrous Sulfate to increase the soil acidity.

* A strong fibre obtained from the leaves is used for cordage and brushes. The young shoots or suckers from the bottom of the plant are also used. It also has numerous sharp needle-like spines produced on the leaf stems; these protect the stem growing...

Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous. * Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape.

Type: Described from Siberia. In Bhutan and Tibet, the tetraploid cytotype seems to r eplace the diploid one as described here. Ex Royle Stout perennial, 40-100(-200) cm high. And National Herbarium, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad,...

It is a highly variable tree, and closely related to Cupressus goveniana , enough to sometimes be considered a subspecies of it. * Cupressus pigmaea ( Mendocino Cypress ) is a taxon of disputed status in the genus Cupressus endemic to certain coastal...

* The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt to find new, improved varieties. It works by doubling the chromosome number.

* Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs. The whole plant contains substances that are toxic to cockroaches.

They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight. Most species will grow well in the rock garden.

* It is native to eastern and central North America, and there are occurrences in the western United States, some of which may represent introductions. * Mimulus ringens is a species of monkeyflower known by the common names Allegheny monkeyflower and...

In the wild, the species is confined to two small populations, near Monterey and Carmel . It can be trimmed so long as it is not cut back into old wood. The surviving trees from this forest are as old as 2000 years.

* This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2 to 4 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem.

This fast growing evergreen develops naturally in the ''rocket'' shape without any pruning or staking and reaches about 15' at maturity. Growing only 2-3' wide, this stately, columnar juniper makes the perfect addition to any landscape - even those with...

It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

* Features large rosettes of leathery, glossy, toothed, rounded, dark green leaves (to 10" long by 8" wide) which are heart-shaped at the base. * Leaves are often used in floral arrangements.

The seed cones are ovoid, 7–15 mm long and 6–10 mm diameter, with 6-12 thick scales, brown with a violet-white wax bloom when fresh. * The asunaro is a valued ornamental tree both in its native Japan, where it is commonly planted around temples as...

6-9'' seedlings. Starts out in pyramidal form, but eventually the lower branches disappear and the tree becomes more umbrella-shaped. A favorite for Christmas and for planting as windbreaks.

This is not to be confused with the typical pinkness observed as the petals age. Other trees which frequently shade this trillium include grand fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock; bigleaf maple, red alder and Sitka spruce join in near the coast.

It is found throughout New Zealand but is particularly common on the drier east coasts of the North Island and the South Island , and in Australia in Tasmania , Victoria and New South Wales .