Plants

What is a Heart-Shaped Leaf Tree? A heart-shaped leaf tree, scientifically termed “cordate,” is a type of tree with leaves that has a shape reminiscent of the classic heart symbol. These leaves typically have a broad base that tapers to a pointed tip, resembling the two upper curves and pointed end of a heart. Trees … Read more

Peaches are botanically classified as Prunus persica and are considered “stone fruits,” and are closely related to apricots, plums, cherries and almonds. There are hundreds of varieties of peaches, including heirloom varieties and hybrid crosses. Peaches come in two different types, yellow-fleshed or white-fleshed and are identified as either freestone or clingstone, signaling to whether … Read more

Maracuyas, also known as Yellow passionfruit botanically classified as Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa, are a tropical species belonging to the Passifloraceae family. The plant most common species of passionfruit. The fruits grow on vigorous, evergreen climbing vines that naturally creep along nearby bushes, trellises, walls, fences, and trees. Maracuyas are native to subtropical climates throughout … Read more

Despite the name suggesting a unique variety, it’s essentially a persimmon of the Diospyros kaki species, often closely related to or identical to the Fuyu in characteristics. It is a non-astringent persimmon similar to the Fuyu. It’s orange, with a shape that can range from flat-round to slightly elongated, but generally tomato-like in form. Like … 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

Milkweed 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