North American Nature Vanguard
Amwoga Khalwale Fuyu persimmons, botanically classified as Diospyros kaki, are a mid-to-late season variety belonging to the Ebenaceae family. Fuyu persimmons are native to Asia and are often labeled as a variety of Japanese, Chinese, Asian, or Oriental persimmon. The non-astringent variety is one of the most popular persimmon varieties cultivated worldwide and is favored for its … Read more
Gerbera jamesonii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Gerbera belonging to the basal Mutisieae tribe within the large Asteraceae family. It is indigenous to South Eastern Africa and commonly known as the Barberton daisy, the Transvaal daisy, and as Barbertonse madeliefie or Rooigousblom in Afrikaans. Gerbera jamesonii was first collected near Barberton, … Read more
Bottlebrush trees, or more accurately, bottlebrush shrubs or small trees, are part of the Callistemon genus, which is part of the Myrtle family which includes other popular plants like eucalyptus and tea trees. The genus name Callistemon comes from the Greek words kalli meaning “beautiful” and stemon meaning “stamen” in reference to the showy stamens present on most species in this … Read more
Sage plants are a diverse group of herbs and shrubs in the mint family Lamiaceae, with over 900 species. They are native to many parts of the world, but most come from the Mediterranean region and Central and South America . Sage plants are known for their fragrant leaves, which can be used in cooking, … 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
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