17 Varieties of Artichoke Plants (With Pictures)

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

14 Types of Wandering Jew Varieties (With Pictures)

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

10 Types of Leeks and Their Origin

Leeks botanically classified as (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) and sometimes Allium porrum are vegetables belonging to the Allium genus, which also the onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, chives, and Chinese onion. Leeks usually have a mild, onion-like flavor. They are biennial plants (requiring two growing seasons) but are usually grown and harvested as an annual. Leeks … Read more

Euphobia amygdaloides (Wood Spurge): History, Characteristics, Varieties & More

Euphobia amygdaloides, also known as the wood spurge, is a perennial plant that is native to Europe particularly the woodlands and shady areas of southern and central regions and also parts of Asia. It’s a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, which is a fancy way of saying it’s related to poinsettias and rubber plants. The … Read more

Euphorbia milii (crown of thorns): History, Characteristics, Varieties & More

Euphorbia milii, also known as the Crown of Thorns, Christ plant, or Christ’s thorn is a succulent shrub with many woody, branched, and densely spiny stems. It is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae, native to Madagascar. It can also be found in gardens and homes all over the world. It’s … Read more

Natchez Crape Myrtle Tree: History, Growth Rate and Where to Grow

“Natchez” crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia “Natchez”) is a unique hybrid variety of Crape Myrtle Tree because of its snowy white flowers. It was developed by Dr. Donald E. Egolf, at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C and was introduced to the market in the 1970s. Dr. Egolf began his work on developing the Natchez … Read more

Muskogee Crape Myrtle: Origin, Growth Rate and Where to Grow

The Muskogee Crape Myrtle, also known as Lagerstroemia ‘Muskogee’, is a popular cultivar of the Crape Myrtle tree. It was developed by the United States National Arboretum in Washington D.C and given the name of the native American Indian tribe ‘Muskogee.’It is a hybrid of Lagerstroemia fauriei and Lagerstroemia indica. The breeding work that led … Read more

Japanese lilac (Syringa reticulata): Characteristics, Growth Rate, How To Grow

The Japanese lilac, scientifically known as Syringa reticulata, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae (which also contains privet and forsythia).  Also referred to as the Japanese tree lilac, it is a deciduous tree or large shrub in nature. It is native to Japan and China where it naturally occurs in forests, … Read more