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* Flowers to 5 inches, purple, borne in profusion. * A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae ,native to South China (which includes Hong Kong ) and southeastern Asia * Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.

It is resistant to drought and moderate cold. The trunk is also studded with thick, sharp conical prickles which deter wild animals from climbing the trees. From the seeds it is possible to obtain vegetable oil (both edible and industrially useful).

* The fruit is a bright red or sometimes purple drupe containing 3 to 5 seeds. The fruits are popular with birds, who distribute the seeds. * The blossoms have been used in the treatment of measles.

The leaves are long-stalked and uniquely divided into two leaflets about 1 1/2 inches long. Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels, Texas, area from 1845-47.

* 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 .

Petiole 2-4.5 cm; leaf blade often purplish red when young, greenish when mature, cordate or triangular-orbicular, * Open or dense forests, mountain slopes, along valleys near roads, on rocks; 600-1900 m.

* Cupressus forbesii has proven to be a successful specimen tree, tolerant of the California Coastal climate and its cool temperatures and humidity, where other inland-growing cypress species such as Cupressus macnabiana have done poorly in these conditions.

* 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 .

Thick, woody, red roots go deep and help plant withstand droughty conditions, but make established shrubs difficult to transplant. It is native to Missouri where it occurs in prairies, glades, dry open woods and thickets throughout the state (Steyermark).

It is one of two honeysuckles native to Britain, the other being the Common Honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum ). * Lonicera xylosteum , commonly known as Fly honeysuckle , European Fly Honeysuckle , Dwarf Honeysuckle or Fly Woodbine is a deciduous shrub.

* Unique seed pods add interest to garden areas. * Gomphocarpus physocarpus is a food of the caterpillars of Danaus butterflies, including the monarch butterfly. * Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop's...

The seeds have been soaked in water until they are mucilaginous and then swallowed as a treatment for sore throats. They are best used with Foeniculum vulgare seeds in order to counteract a tendency to cause gripe.

It is native to eastern North America and present to some extent in the wild in much of the eastern, southeastern and midwest United States. Its cone-shaped flowering heads are usually, but not always purple.

The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5-12 cm long and 2-3 cm broad. Its main use in present day herbalism is for relieving the pain and inflammation of pleurisy. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.6-2 m (1 -2 feet) tall, with clustered orange...

The common name is large-flowered tickseed. * 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae.

It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America and the West Indies. It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide. * It is native to tropical Africa and southern India.

* Cupressus forbesii has proven to be a successful specimen tree, tolerant of the California Coastal climate and its cool temperatures and humidity, where other inland-growing cypress species such as Cupressus macnabiana have done poorly in these conditions.

* A shrub or small tree; silvery throughout, with compound leaves and pale yellow flowers in pendulous clusters to 6", each 3/4" wide; pods to 6"; native to seashores of the Old World tropics .

It is native to the southwestern United States , in Utah , Nevada , Arizona , western New Mexico , western Colorado , Wyoming , southern Montana , southern Idaho and eastern California .

Sweet and delicious, but rather fibrous. Seed - ground into a flour. Flower stalk - roasted[183]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 20°c. Varieties of the species include the Nevada agave and Kaibab agave.

* Lonicera maackii ( Amur Honeysuckle or Bush Honeysuckle ) is a species of honeysuckle in the family Caprifoliaceae , native to temperate Asia in northern and western China (south to Yunnan ), Mongolia , Japan (central and northern Honsh?

* The species was first formally described by Robert Brown in 1812 in Hortus Kewensis. * It is native to the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.

* It is grown as an ornamental tree, often planted in temple grounds in Japan. * An attractive, variable plant, often with a vertical central leader, horizontal side branches, and drooping branchlets; a loose, open habit; sharp, needlelike bright green...

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

* It is largely confined to very infertile , excessively well-drained, sandy habitats where competition from larger-growing species is minimized by the harsh growing conditions, as in the Florida scrub .

* A variable species found in dry soil and full sun from Europe to China; stems to 3' with purple bracts and very attractive purple, pink, or white flowers in July and August; likes calcaric soils; spreads via suckers; aromatic leaves; widely used in...

* Good for seashore planting; native to Mediterranean region. * It is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in Algeria and Morocco.