North American Nature Vanguard
Amwoga KhalwaleMilkweed is a whole genus of about 140 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants, scientifically known as Asclepias. These plants are found throughout North and South America, and many of them are cultivated as ornamentals. Its genus name “Asclepias” refers to the Greek god of medicine Asklepios. Milkweed grows quickly to two to four feet … Read more
Lilies are a beautiful and diverse group of flowering plants, belonging to the genus Lilium and the family Liliaceae. They characterized by large, often fragrant flowers that can be white, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple and even some with freckles. The flowers usually have six petals and six stamens, and they can be bowl, trumpet, … Read more
The Lantana plant belongs to the genus Lantana and the family Verbenaceae. Native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa, Lantana has become naturalized in parts of the American Southeast. With over 150 species, these flowering plants bloom nonstop from late spring all the way through frost. In warmer climates, they’ll even keep flowering … Read more
Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. Elm trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere, with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. There are about 30 to 40 species of elms, which can make identification challenging due to their tendency to hybridize and the development … Read more
Crocosmia (Crocosmia spp.) is a genus of summer-blooming perennials native to Africa. The group of about 11 species and more than 400 cultivars usually has tubular flowers in shades of bright orange, red and yellow. Cocosmia is a member of the Iridaceae family. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is a popular and hardy variety of Crocosmia, capable of … Read more
Crocosmia, also known as montbretia, is a small genus of summer-blooming perennials in the iris family, Iridaceae. It is native to the grasslands of southern and eastern Africa, commonly South Africa to Sudan. One species is endemic to Madagascar. The group of about 11 species and more than 400 cultivars are characterized by arching stems … Read more
Hydrangea, commonly named the hortensia, is a genus of more than 70 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Korea, and Japan. The majority of hydrangeas are bushy or shrubs in nature, ranging from 1 to 3 meters (3 feet … Read more
Artichoke plants, scientifically known as Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, are a type of thistle that belongs to the Asteraceae family. They are commonly consumed as a vegetable. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean region and are believed by … Read more
Asparagus, a perennial plant with the scientific name Asparagus officinalis is a vegetable grown for its edible shoots. It has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia but is now cultivated in many parts of the world with suitable climates. The edible part of the asparagus … Read more
Wandering Jew, also known as Tradescantia zebrina or inch plant, river spiderwort, speedy Henry, wandering willie and wandering trad is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, where it grows in the wild as a perennial herbaceous plant. It is a member of the spiderwort family, Commelinaceae. which also includes houseplants like the Oyster … Read more