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The Cactus Family

The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti. more...

The Rhododendron Species

Rhododendrons are grown in many North American and European gardens; however, the rhododendron species originated from the East, brought to Europe by plant explorers. more...

The Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert

The Joshua tree is a unique looking desert tree, synonymous with the Mojave desert in the south western United States; study the plant profile of the Joshua tree. more...

The Common Walnut Tree

The common walnut tree, also known as the Persian or royal walnut tree, is an ancient tree with many uses, most notably for its use as timber and for the walnut fruit. more...

The Bell Pepper - Names and Uses

The bell pepper is a cultivar species which has many uses in culinary dishes; bell peppers are distinguishable by their colors of red, green, orange and yellow. more...

The Potato Species - Types and Uses

The potato is a native of South America; today, it is cultivated in many countries in thousands of varieties. The potato is one of the world's most valued food sources. more...

Hollyhocks - Alcea or Althaea Species?

Hollyhock flowers are favorites for traditional cottage gardens; however, the term 'hollyhock' is often used to describe both the Alcea and Althaea botanical species. more...

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Brazilian Elodea, a Dangerous Invasive Plant

By: Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Invasive plant species can cause immense ecological and financial damage to the areas they enter; Brazilian elodea is no exception. more...

Field Guides to Pacific Northwest Trees

By: Linda McDonnell

With the guides below, nature enthusiasts will know a Douglas fir from a hemlock and an Oregon ash from an elderberry. more...

Facts on Quaking Aspen Trees & Aspen Tree Photos

By: Alli Rainey

Discover facts about trembling aspen trees, including that aspen trees are one of the earth's largest organisms. Learn some uses of aspen wood. See aspen tree photos. more...

Plants of the Grand Canyon

By: Thomas Wyatt

There are many species of plants that survive in the arid, desert environment of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which may be seen from river to rim. more...

Identifying Pacific Northwest Native Ferns

By: Linda McDonnell

From tough sword ferns to delicate maidenhairs, ferns flourish on the moist, shady forest floor of temperate rainforests of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. more...

Buttonwood Mangroves

By: Tamara McGaw

Conocarpus erectus is a member of the Combretaceae family. It is found on both coasts of tropical America and on the coasts of West Africa. more...

White Mangroves

By: Tamara McGaw

The white mangrove, species name Laguncularia racemosa, is a member of the Combretaceae family, along with the Buttonwood mangrove. more...

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