… <p>'Sunago fu' means sand-dusted. This is represented when the leaves develop a profusion of greenish spots sprinkled all over the … In spring and early summer the leaves are rich orange-red with green venation; in fall there is a dramatic show of intense colors. 'Iijima sunago' was recorded in the ( Sekihin) Kaede …
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… The black maple is native to the upper midwest, northeast United States and to southern Canada. It can reach a … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is red. …
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… onion, Allium cepa, , multiply in the ground. The swelling in the lower part of its leaves is identical to A. cepa . Endemic populations in Kopet in the Dagh Mountains of Turkmenistan have been almost entirely destroyed by overcollecting for food, and it is now very difficult to find in natural habitats. Although the raw bulb tastes like turpentine, …
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… in tones of gold, silver, purple, and green, which are attractive to birds. However, if it is in too much shade, it will not bloom. It is effective when planted in groups or as a specimen in partially shaded areas. …
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… Dorstenia contrajerva is a species of herbs native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, growing to 12 inches tall. It is an unusual plant, bearing strange-looking receptacles containing the seeds that will germinate …
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… The Dixie wood fern is a rare fern occurring naturally in the the south-eastern US. It has an strong upright … humus-rich soil and moist conditions. Because of its height and form the Dixie wood fern is useful as a vertical element in shade gardens and woodland settings. …
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… This cultivar is a rounded clump of green foliage that produces massive amounts of seven to nine inch long … are greatly appreciated by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds for their honey scent. It is quite compact, very short at a height of three feet, but perfect for adding a splash of color …
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… that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s best used for massed plantings in borders. It is deer resistant and will tolerate drought once it is established. Pruning the plant back in the spring will encourage more growth with the …
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… produces insignificant white and green blooms that give way to orange fruits in the fall. It is a ground cover or can be used in a hedge. It should be noted that this plant is considered invasive on the East Coast. …
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… Purple or sweet-scented Joe pye weed is a tall native perennial, 5-6', found along the edges or in clearings in woods. large toothed … sturdy stem. It produces many-flower clusters of rosy pink flowers in July to early August and is attractive to butterflies. It can be distinguished from spotted Joe pye weed by its earlier …
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