… — a characteristic described as an "analog" in the scientific literature. The genus Clematis is derived from the Greek clema (tendril) used by Dioscorides to describe several plants that … of tendrils at the tips of the leaves. There are more than 200 species in this genus, which is found in northern and southern hemisphere temperate regions, and the mountains of Africa. …
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… Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ is grown for its intensely dark colored large elephant ears. The flowers, produced in winter, are … are grown along streams where the temperatures remain between 70 and 80 degrees F and rainfall is in excess of 100” per year. The roots are eaten boiled, baked or roasted. Wear gloves when …
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… Golden Prairie Fire dogwood is a cultivar of Cornus alba , a multi-stem shrub which is native to Asia. The foliage emerges golden and fades to soft yellow as the season progresses, …
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… Indigo silky dogwood is a cultivar introduced in 1982 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is a selection of a multi-stemmed native shrub found along streams and swamps. It bears small …
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… fruit, much desired by birds. It has a distinctive horizontal branching growth habit that is similar to the native pagoda dogwood. This cultivar's parent, however, is native to China. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the …
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… cherry dogwood was selected as a cultivar for its abundant fruit, which are sweeter than is typical of the species and considered an edible fruit crop in Europe where the fruits may be used for preserves or syrups. In other respects the Elegant cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in …
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… Budd’s yellow dogwood is notable for its bright yellow stems, which add winter interest to the garden. The plant produces creamy white flowers in spring, giving way to white fruit in the summer that is favored by birds. Most gardeners do renewal or rejuvenation pruning of this shrub in early …
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… Isanti is a compact cultivar of the native red osier dogwood that is denser and more compact than the species. Like the species, it produces small white flowers in …
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… Cotinus obovatus , commonly called American smoketree, is a small, deciduous, rounded, Missouri native tree or large, upright shrub that typically grows … purple, producing some of the best fall color of any native American trees and shrubs. It is not subject to serious insect or disease problems, but it can be susceptible to leaf spots, …
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… Tibouchina urvilleana , glory bush, is native to northeastern Brazil and so thrives in the bright sun, heat and humidity of Chicago … a single prominent vein in the leaf. When in flower the distinctive arrangement of the stamens is a dead give away. …
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