North American Nature Vanguard
Amwoga Khalwale Botanical Classification Boxelder, scientifically known as Acer negundo, is a fast-growing, short-lived member of the Sapindaceae family (formerly classified under Aceraceae), the same botanical family as soapberry and maple trees. Though it shares the Acer genus with other maples, Boxelder is unique for its compound leaves, which distinguish it from most maples that typically bear … Read more
The Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer × freemanii ‘Jeffersred’) is a highly popular deciduous shade tree that brings together the best qualities of two iconic North American species: the red maple (Acer rubrum) and the silver maple (Acer saccharinum). As a hybrid, it offers stunning fall color, rapid growth, and structural strength, making it a favorite … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea rufibarba, commonly known as the Velvet Calathea or Furry Feather Calathea, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea musaica, commonly known as the Network Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea medallion, typically referring to Calathea roseopicta ‘Medallion’, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants known as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species and cultivars prized for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea crocata, commonly known as the Eternal Flame, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage and, in … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea makoyana, commonly known as the Peacock Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which encompasses numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous perennial … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea ornata, commonly known as the Pinstripe Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often called prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous perennial is … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea orbifolia is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants commonly known as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species prized for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous perennial is distinguished by its large, rounded … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea lancifolia, commonly known as the Rattlesnake Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ diurnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which encompasses numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous … Read more