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Partridge Pea Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: RosidsOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeSubfamily: CaesalpinioideaeGenus: ChamaecristaSpecies: Chamaecrista fasciculata Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit An upright native annual legume typically reaching 1–3 feet in height. Light, airy structure with branching stems and
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Anthurium andraeanum Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: MonocotsOrder: AlismatalesFamily: AraceaeGenus: AnthuriumSpecies: Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit A tropical evergreen perennial forming a clumping rosette. In cultivation it remains compact (12–24 inches tall), though foliage
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Wild Bergamot Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: AsteridsOrder: LamialesFamily: LamiaceaeGenus: MonardaSpecies: M. fistulosa Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Herbaceous perennial native to much of North America. Typically 2–4 feet tall, forming loose clumps via rhizomes. Square stems
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Smooth Blackberry Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: RosidsOrder: RosalesFamily: RosaceaeGenus: RubusSpecies: Rubus canadensis L. Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Rubus canadensis is a native perennial bramble forming arching, slender canes that may trail or lean rather than
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Compass Plant Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: AsteridsOrder: AsteralesFamily: AsteraceaeGenus: SilphiumSpecies: Silphium laciniatum L. Common Names by Region Description General Form Compass plant is a long-lived native prairie perennial capable of reaching 6–12 feet in height when in bloom.
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‘Kwanso’ — Double Orange Daylily Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Morphology Hemerocallis fulva ‘Kwanso’ is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial distinguished by its double and fully double flowers—each bloom with multiple layers of ruffled, orange petals. Foliage is strap-like, arching,
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Broad-leaved Everlasting Pea Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: RosidsOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeGenus: LathyrusSpecies: Lathyrus latifolius Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit A vigorous, long-lived herbaceous perennial vine. Climbs using terminal tendrils and can reach 6–9 feet in a single
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Jackman’s Clematis Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsOrder: RanunculalesFamily: RanunculaceaeGenus: ClematisSpecies: Clematis × jackmanii (hybrid origin)Cultivar: ‘Jackmanii’ Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit A vigorous, deciduous, climbing perennial vine that twines by leaf petioles. Typically reaches 8–12 feet in
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Water Forget-me-not Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsOrder: BoraginalesFamily: BoraginaceaeGenus: MyosotisSpecies: Myosotis scorpioides L. Common Names by Region General: Water Forget-me-not, True Forget-me-notEurope: Water Forget-me-not, Marsh Forget-me-notNorth America (naturalized): Water Forget-me-notTraditional / Historical: Scorpion grass (referring to coiled flower stems) Description
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Elephant’s Foot Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsOrder: GentianalesFamily: ApocynaceaeGenus: PachypodiumSpecies: Pachypodium rosulatum Baker Common Names by Region General: Elephant’s Foot, Bottle TreeMadagascar: Local regional names vary; often referenced simply as a pachypodiumHorticulture: Elephant Foot Pachypodium, Rosette PachypodiumCollector Trade: Caudiciform Pachypodium