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Botany - Flower terms
Category: Animals and Nature > Botany
Date & country: 09/09/2007, USA.
Words: 2228

Redgum
(Liquidambar) Liquidambar is the botanical name for the Sweet Gum trees. L. styraciflua is a native of eastern North America. It can grow up to a height of 100 to 130 feet. The leaves of this tree are arranged alternately on the branches. They are star-shaped with usually five (sometimes seven), pointed lobes, which are finely toothed. When crushed, the leaves emit a pleasant scent. The tops of the leaves are bright green and smooth and the undersides are paler. They grow from 4 to 7 inches longâ€¦

Reed Mace
(Typha) This group of aquatic plants is popularly known as Cattails. Cattails are found growing wild in rivers and ponds of temperate and tropical regions. They vary in height from 1 to 7 feet. T. latifolia, the Cattail that commonly grows in the wild, is too big to cultivate in the average water garden. Its size is overpowering and it spreads rapidly. T. latifolia var. variegata grows 3 or 4 feet high in containers, but up to 7 feet with fertile soil and regular feeding. It produces tall spikesâ€¦

Regnellidum
(Two Leaf Clover) R. diphyllum is a tender, aquatic perennial commonly known as the Two Leaf Clover. It grows up to 6 inches high and has glossy green, double leaves. There is a small, heart-shaped, creamy green color at the center of the leaf and this is surrounded by a reddish hue that blends into the rest of the leaf.â€¦

Rehmannia
These frost-tender perennials are natives of China and Japan. R. elata is a pretty plant that grows up to 3 feet high. It has somewhat branching, straggly growth. Its bright green, softly fuzzy leaves are oval, lobed and sometimes toothed. The flowers resemble those of the Foxglove and are borne atop thin stalks from early to mid summer. They are bright rose-purple with yellow throats. R. angulata has lance-shaped, deeply divided leaves and reddish-pink flowers with orange speckled throats.â€¦

Reseda
(Mignonette) These are hardy annual or perennial plants, which are originally from northern Africa, Europe and the Canary Islands; they are naturalized in North America. The name is derived from resado, to calm, which refers to the alleged medicinal values of the plant. The most popular kind is R. odorata (commonly known as Mignonette). This perennial plant is usually treated as an annual and grown from seed each spring. It is mainly cultivated for the lovely scent of its flowers, which gâ€¦

Rhapis
(Lady Palm) This miniature Palm is from Japan and China and can be grown outside in mild, tropical climates or in pots and tubs indoors. Although they are in the Palm family, they kind of resemble Bamboos, because they have slim, reed-like stems that do not grow more than 10 feet high; they produce an abundance of suckers from their base that eventually form thick, bushy, clumps. Their leaves are fan-shaped and divided deeply. These Palms are a lot hardier than most. They are great trees for a gâ€¦

Rheum
(Pie Plant, Rhubarb) This is a group of herbaceous perennials, some of which are grown for ornament and some for food.â€¦

Rhodanthe
(Helipterum) These shrubs, annuals and perennials are natives of Australia, Tasmania and South Africa. The annuals produce flowers that are used for drying. The blossoms are cut just as they are about to open. The leaves are linear to lanceolate and up to 3 inches long; they are a bluish-green color. The flowers are papery dry and round, 2 to 3 inches across; they may be rose, pink or white with golden centers.â€¦

Rhododendron
(Alpine Rose, Azalea, Great Laurel, Rhododendron, Rose Bay) This huge group of evergreen and leaf losing trees and shrubs are found wild in Asia, Europe, and North America. Hundreds of wild kinds have been found and numerous hybrids have been developed. These plants vary greatly in growth. Some grow into moderately sized trees and some into little shrubs or bushes that are great for the rock garden. The leaves of some may be as small as Thyme leaves and on the other extreme may be 20 or 24 incheâ€¦

Rhoeo
(Moses-In-A-Boat, Oyster Plant) This is a native of the West Indies and Mexico. It is naturalized in southern Florida. It is grown as a house and greenhouse plant. R. discolor has tough, waxy, dark green leaves that are purple underneath. In the axils of the leaves, they produce small white flowers that are surrounded with two purple bracts making it look like a miniature boat, hence the name Moses-in-a-Boat. The flowers aren't really conspicuous and they stay open for only a few hours, but theyâ€¦

Rhubarb
(Rheum) This is a group of herbaceous perennials, some of which are grown for ornament and some for food.â€¦

Ribbon Grass
(Phalaris) These hardy annual and perennial ornamental Grasses are found wild in most North Temperate regions. P. arundinacea (Ribbon grass, Gardener's garters) is an invasive perennial that forms clumps of evergreen, broadly linear leaves, which are green striped with white. The tiny, light greenish brown flowers are borne in thin panicles, in the summer. This Grass grows up to 3 feet high and has a limitless spread. P. canariensis (Canary Grass) is an annual with green leaves and variegated flâ€¦

Ricinus
(Castor Bean, Castor-Oil Plant) This annual is from tropical Africa and is grown for its decorative foliage. These plants have upright growth, 5 to 15 feet. Their leaves are palmate (palm-shaped) and grow up to 3 feet across. Contact may cause severe skin allergy. R. communis, the Castor-Oil Plant, has several varieties. Gibsonii's leaves are bronze-green, sanguineus has reddish foliage and cambodgensis has purple leaves. The insignificant flowers have many stamens and no petalâ€¦

Rimu
(Dacrydium) This group consists of about twenty-five tender, evergreen coniferous shrubs and trees from New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania, Borneo, Malaya, New Caledonia, and Chile. These plants are commonly known as Huon Pines. Some varieties are valued in their native countries for their durable wood, which is used for building purposes, making furniture and cabinets, etc... D. franklinii is a large shrub or small, conical tree with thin, pendant branches, which are clothed in bright green, scalâ€¦

Riverina Pear
(Opuntia) Opuntia is the largest group of Cacti with over 360 species ranging from Canada to Chile and Argentina. This group also includes several edible kinds. These plants are commonly known as Bunny Ears, Cholla, Prickly Pear, Barbary Fig, Tuna and Indian Fig. Opuntia is usually separated into two groups. The first group is Platyopuntia; those belonging to this group have round flattened joints, called pads. They are commonly known as Prickly Pears because they produce the spiny, usually edibâ€¦

Robinia
(False Acacia, Locust Tree) This group of deciduous trees and shrubs is native to the U.S. and Mexico. They are commonly known as Locust Trees or False Acacias. These trees will grow well in poor, dry soil and in salty, sandy soil near the sea. They are suitable for growing along roads and in cities. R. Pseudoacacia (Black Locust, Yellow Locust or False Acacia) is a tree that can grow from 70 to 80 feet high. It has a wide-spreading head of scraggly branches that are clothed with pretty, green lâ€¦

Rock Jasmine
(Androsace) These are Alpine plants found in the high mountains of Europe, Asia and North America. They bloom in early spring. They belong to the Primrose family. Each kind is described below in the varieties section.â€¦

Rock Rose
(Cistus) This is a group of about twenty hardy and tender, evergreen shrubs found wild from the Canary Islands throughout the Mediterranean region to the Caucasus. These shrubs are commonly known as Rock Roses and Gum Cistus. They are small shrubs, usually attaining a height of only 3 feet. They produce lovely flowers, which are short-lived but are borne in succession for a long period of time. These shrubs are suitable for growing in coastal regions or in alkaline, shallow, or poor soil. They câ€¦

Rocket-Salad
(Eruca) This is a cold tolerant vegetable grown for its foliage. It is known as Argula, Rocket Salad, Roquette, Rucola and Rugula. It has deeply toothed leaves and looks a bit like slender, short-topped turnip greens. Its strong scent and flavor resemble peanuts. This plant belongs to the Mustard family, Cruciferae.â€¦

Rockfoil
(Saxifraga) Saxifraga is a large group of hardy perennial plants. Only a few are annuals or biennials. They are mostly natives of North and South Temperate and Arctic regions. A few are found in Asia and they are rare in South America. The name is an old Latin name derived from saxum, a rock and frangor, to break; the plant was thought to break stones in the bladder. Rockfoil is a common name given to Saxifrages. The Saxifrages are a varied group of plants and botanists have divideâ€¦

Rodgersia
These hardy, herbaceous perennials are natives to Japan, Korea and China. They are grown for their attractive foliage and stately flower spikes. R. aesculifolia (Fingerleaf Rodgersflower) forms masses of glossy, bronze green leaves that are divided into 7 toothed, crinkled, veined leaflets. Its tiny, fragrant, pinkish-white flowers are borne in branching, flat-topped clusters atop thin, strong, rusty-hairy stems. This plant grows up to 3 feet high and wide. R. podophylla (Bronzeleaf or Rodgersflâ€¦

Romaine Lettuce
(Lactuca) This is a large group of hardy annuals and perennials found wild in various parts of Europe. They are very popular salad plants commonly known as Lettuce. The most commonly grown kinds of Lettuce are derived from L. sativa. These varieties fall into 4 classes, based on their shape and growth. Minor's Lettuce is a different species (see Montia perfoliata), but is also used as a salad green or potherb.â€¦

Roman Chamomile
(Chamaemelum) This is the botanical name for Roman Chamomile. Chamomile is a half-hardy, creeping perennial that is usually grown as an annual. This plant is preferred to Sweet False Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Its stems grow up to a foot high and wide and they are covered with lacy, finely divided leaves. They produce small, white flowers that resemble daisies. The entire plant has the fragrance of apples.â€¦

Roman Coriander
(Nigella) These annuals are found wild in southern Europe, northern Africa and Asia Minor. They are bushy, self-branching plants that may grow upright or sprawling, 1Â½ to 2 feet. Their foliage is finely divided, resembling dill and fennel, and grows up to 3 inches long. The beautiful flowers are finely laced and up to 2 inches across. They may be white or pale to dark blue. Picking off the dead flowers will increase blooming, but prevents the seed capsules, which are valued for drying. N. sativaâ€¦

Rootless Duckweed
(Wolffia) These plants are the smallest plants in the world. They look like green grains floating in the water. The most common is W. arrhiza, Water Meal or Rootless Duckweed. It is native to Africa, Brazil, Western Asia and Europe. This plant isn't grown in the water garden purposely, but can sometimes be found in portions of other aquatic plants. This plant can become very troublesome in natural ponds; turning the water bright green.â€¦

Roquette
(Eruca) This is a cold tolerant vegetable grown for its foliage. It is known as Argula, Rocket Salad, Roquette, Rucola and Rugula. It has deeply toothed leaves and looks a bit like slender, short-topped turnip greens. Its strong scent and flavor resemble peanuts. This plant belongs to the Mustard family, Cruciferae.â€¦

Rosa
This is the group from which the Rosaceae family takes its name. It consists of a large number of species or wild types from many parts of the world. From them have been developed the Roses of all kinds that are grown in our gardens today. (See Rose.) Many of the wild kinds are of great value themselves, especially in a large garden, for they need a substantial amount of space. Their full beauty is displayed when they are allowed to grow naturally with little or no pruning. The species are singlâ€¦

Rosary Vine
(Ceropegia) These plants are natives of South Africa and other tropical countries. Their flowers have a waxy appearance and they resemble small lanterns. These plants need a minimum winter temperature of 60 degrees. Ceropegia debilis is a threadlike vine with slender pointed foliage. Ceropegia radicans is a succulent vine with spadelike leaves and small green and white (with a touch of purple) flowers. Ceropegia woodii is also a threadlike vine with heart-shaped, silver marked leaves. It will grâ€¦

Rose
The Rose is the most popular garden flower. Highly valued for its form, fragrance and endless variety of color. Tremendous progress has been made in raising new varieties by crossbreeding and selection. New types have arisen; the season of blooming has been prolonged to such an extent that many modern varieties (including climbers) bloom intermittently or in some instances continuously throughout the summer and autumn months. Only a severe frost puts an end to their blooming season. The spâ€¦

Rose Bay
(Rhododendron) This huge group of evergreen and leaf losing trees and shrubs are found wild in Asia, Europe, and North America. Hundreds of wild kinds have been found and numerous hybrids have been developed. These plants vary greatly in growth. Some grow into moderately sized trees and some into little shrubs or bushes that are great for the rock garden. The leaves of some may be as small as Thyme leaves and on the other extreme may be 20 or 24 inches long and 6 to 8 inches wide. Some flowers aâ€¦

Rose Campion
(Lychnis) This group of perennials, annuals and biennials are found wild in the North Temperate and Arctic zones. These plants are grown for their pretty flowers. The height ranges from 1 to 4 feet among the different varieties. L. viscaria, the Alpine Catchfly, is an erect growing perennial found on dry, rocky hills and cliffs from Europe to western Asia. The green, oval- to lance-shaped leaves are sticky-hairy beneath. In early summer, a profusion of small, sticky, star-shaped flowers are bornâ€¦

Rose Mallow
(Hibiscis) This is a group of hardy and tender shrubs and annual and perennial plants that come from Asia and tropical East Africa. These plants flourish in sunny positions. Tropical Hibiscus can only grow in climates that are frostless, such as Hawaii, southern California and southern Florida. They can form shrubs up to 30 feet tall. They have evergreen leaves, sometimes marked with cream or rose and bear large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink, yellow, scarlet, or crimson in the spring andâ€¦

Rose Of China
(Hibiscis) This is a group of hardy and tender shrubs and annual and perennial plants that come from Asia and tropical East Africa. These plants flourish in sunny positions. Tropical Hibiscus can only grow in climates that are frostless, such as Hawaii, southern California and southern Florida. They can form shrubs up to 30 feet tall. They have evergreen leaves, sometimes marked with cream or rose and bear large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink, yellow, scarlet, or crimson in the spring andâ€¦

Rose Of Sharon
(Hibiscis) This is a group of hardy and tender shrubs and annual and perennial plants that come from Asia and tropical East Africa. These plants flourish in sunny positions. Tropical Hibiscus can only grow in climates that are frostless, such as Hawaii, southern California and southern Florida. They can form shrubs up to 30 feet tall. They have evergreen leaves, sometimes marked with cream or rose and bear large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink, yellow, scarlet, or crimson in the spring andâ€¦

Roselle
(Hibiscis) This is a group of hardy and tender shrubs and annual and perennial plants that come from Asia and tropical East Africa. These plants flourish in sunny positions. Tropical Hibiscus can only grow in climates that are frostless, such as Hawaii, southern California and southern Florida. They can form shrubs up to 30 feet tall. They have evergreen leaves, sometimes marked with cream or rose and bear large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink, yellow, scarlet, or crimson in the spring andâ€¦

Rosemary
(Rosmarinus) This half hardy perennial forms an evergreen shrub that has been cultivated throughout time for its lovely fragrance. It is a native of southern Europe. Rosemary was probably introduced into northern Europe and Great Britain in Roman times, if not earlier, but traditionally it was sent in the fourteenth century to Phillipa. Its name is derived from ros, dew, and marinus, the sea, due to it being commonly grown on the sea coast. Rosemary was believed by the ancients to â€¦

Rosmarinus
(Rosemary) This half hardy perennial forms an evergreen shrub that has been cultivated throughout time for its lovely fragrance. It is a native of southern Europe. Rosemary was probably introduced into northern Europe and Great Britain in Roman times, if not earlier, but traditionally it was sent in the fourteenth century to Phillipa. Its name is derived from ros, dew, and marinus, the sea, due to it being commonly grown on the sea coast. Rosemary was believed by the ancients to haâ€¦

Rough Barked Apple
(Angophora) Seven species of trees and shrubs all Australia.â€¦

Rough Maidenhair Fern
(Adiantum) There are many kinds of Adiantum, commonly called Maidenhair Ferns. Most of them are natives of tropical countries, but two are hardy and can be grown outside in the North. One hardy kind is A. pedatum, native of North America. Its graceful fronds grow 18 to 24 inches long. They flourish in shade and woodsy soil made by adding leaf mold and sand. This plant is great for clumping in cool, shady spots in the wild garden and rock garden. A. Capillus-Veneris is another fern that's hâ€¦

Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass
(Poa) This large group of Grasses is native to most of the temperate regions, including North America, the Himalayas, Europe and Siberia. Some are used to grow in pots and some are grown into lawns. The Wood Meadow Grass, P. nemoralis, the Rough-stalked Meadow Grass, P. trivialis, and the Kentucky Bluegrass, P. pratensis, are all used as lawn grasses. The Kentucky Bluegrass, however, is one of the most popular lawn grasses in our landscape. This grass can grow up to 2Â½ feet high and it has a shaâ€¦

Rowan Tree
(Sorbus) This is a large group or mostly hardy, deciduous trees and shrubs. They are very easily grown and among the most decorative trees for the yard providing an attractive display for more than one season. There are basically two different types of Sorbus. The plants belonging to the first type are commonly known as Whitebeams. They have simple leaves that often have serrated margins and are sometimes lobed. The leaves are ordinarily white or silvery beneath giving them a shimmering look wheâ€¦

Royal Paulownia
(Paulownia) These deciduous trees are natives of China. They are valued for their handsome foliage and beautiful blossoms. P. tomentosa, commonly known as Empress Tree and Royal Paulownia, is a very quick-growing tree when young, sometimes growing 8 feet in its first year of growth. The Empress Tree will ultimately reach a height of 35 to 40 feet. The huge leaves of this tree range from 5 to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide, but on rapidly-growing stems or young trees, they can reach a length ofâ€¦

Royal Poinciana
(Delonix) This tender, flowering tree is native of Madagascar and can only be grown outside in tropical, frost-free climates. D. regia is commonly known as Flamboyant, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower and Royal Poinciana. The Flame Tree grows quickly, ultimately reaching a 20- to 40-foot height with a 30- to 60-foot spread or more. The delicate, fern-like leaves grow 2 feet long and unfurl at about the same time the flowers open in early summer; they fall late in the year. When in flower, the Flame Trâ€¦

Royal Water Lily
(Victoria) This group of tender, aquatic annuals is originally from tropical America. They are amazing, floating plants with some varieties producing leaves that grow up to 8 feet across. They are commonly called Queen Victoria's Water Lily, Royal Water Lily, Amazon Water Lily and Santa Cruz Water Lily. V. amazonica (Amazon Water Lily) has yellowish-green, round leaves with reddish-purple undersides that start out flat, but in time form a rim, 3 to 6 inches high. The underside of the leaves and â€¦

Rubber Plant
(Ficus) House Plants - There are a wide variety of Ficus plants. There are evergreen or leaf losing trees, shrubs and climbing plants. Some are large trees found wild in tropical forests, and several are good for outdoor cultivation in southern Florida and southern California. A milky sap (latex), which soon coagulates, seeps from different kinds of Ficus when injured. At one time, the latex of one or two kinds had a market value as rubber. Ficus is the Latin name for the Fig tree, which â€¦

Rubber Tree
(Ficus) House Plants - There are a wide variety of Ficus plants. There are evergreen or leaf losing trees, shrubs and climbing plants. Some are large trees found wild in tropical forests, and several are good for outdoor cultivation in southern Florida and southern California. A milky sap (latex), which soon coagulates, seeps from different kinds of Ficus when injured. At one time, the latex of one or two kinds had a market value as rubber. Ficus is the Latin name for the Fig tree, which â€¦

Rubber Vine
(Cryptostegia) This is a beautiful vine found wild in tropical Africa and Madagascar. They can be grown outdoors in the far South or in warm conservatories. These plants contain rubber, but aren't commercially used for its production. C. grandiflora has purplish or reddish-purple flowers and C. madagascariensis has pink flowers. They both bloom in the summer.â€¦

Rubus
(Blackberry, Blackcap, Boulder Raspberry, Boysenberry, Brambleberry, Cloudberry, Dewberry, Ghost Brambles, Loganberry, Raspberry, Salmonberry, Thimbleberry, Whitewashed Brambles, Wineberry) Rubus belongs to the Rose family. This group consists of erect, arching or trailing, deciduous and evergreen shrubs found wild in Europe, North America and Asia. Some are very ornamental, while most are grown for their edible fruits. Of the varieties, the most popular are R. idaeus vulgatus, commonly known asâ€¦

Ruby Ball
(Gymnocalycium) This group contains 80 variable species. They are natives of South American countries from Argentina, north to Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. The plants range from small stems, 11/2 inches across, to stems 8 inches wide and high. They range in color from blue-green to gray or brown. Most of the species flower profusely and at an early age. The long-lasting flowers range in color from white to light yellow and pink and only open fully in bright light. The blossoms are folâ€¦

Rucola
(Eruca) This is a cold tolerant vegetable grown for its foliage. It is known as Argula, Rocket Salad, Roquette, Rucola and Rugula. It has deeply toothed leaves and looks a bit like slender, short-topped turnip greens. Its strong scent and flavor resemble peanuts. This plant belongs to the Mustard family, Cruciferae.â€¦

Rudbeckia
(Black-Eyed Susan, Brown-Eyed Susan, Coneflower, Gloriosa Daisy) This group of hardy, herbaceous perennials and annuals come from North America and belong to the Daisy family, Compositae. They form neat clusters, 1 to 3 feet high. The oval to elliptic shaped leaves are mostly basal and grow 3 to 6 inches long. The single or double flowers are 2 to 6 inches across and are colored yellow and sometimes brightly bicolored reddish-brown. Pulling off the dead flowers will increase the blooms. Rudbeckiâ€¦

Rue
(Ruta) This herb is commonly known as Rue or Herb O'Grace. This ancient medicinal plant is a hardy perennial that grows upright to 2 feet high and 12 inches wide. Its attractive foliage is silvery blue-green, and in early summer, many stalks of pretty yellow flowers shoot up above the foliage. The leaves can be added, in very small amounts only, to salads and sandwiches. Pregnant woman should not eat Rue. Handling the plant, especially when in bloom, can cause skin irritation. Dried leaves are oâ€¦

Rugula
(Eruca) This is a cold tolerant vegetable grown for its foliage. It is known as Argula, Rocket Salad, Roquette, Rucola and Rugula. It has deeply toothed leaves and looks a bit like slender, short-topped turnip greens. Its strong scent and flavor resemble peanuts. This plant belongs to the Mustard family, Cruciferae.â€¦

Rumex
(Garden Sorrel) These hardy perennials grow mainly as pesky weeds. The leaves are usually lance-shaped and vary in length from a few inches to a few feet. Some have bright green leaves, some are stained or striped with red, and one, R. sanguineus, has blood red veins. R. Hydrolapathum, the Great Water Dock, grows up to 7 feet high. The length of its leaves average 2 feet. It is sometimes planted in shallow water on the edges of ponds for the beauty of its large leaves. R. acetosa, the Garden Sorâ€¦

Rumohra
(Leather Fern, Leatherleaf Fern) This handsome, frost-tender Fern, commonly known as Leather Fern or Leatherleaf Fern, is epiphytic. This fern will grow from 30 to 36 inches high and wide. It has glossy dark green fronds, growing up to 2 feet long. They are oval, diamond- or lance-shaped and leathery, with pairs of stalked segments.â€¦

Russelia
(Coral Blow, Coral Plant, Firecracker Plant, Fountain Plant) These frost-tender, shrubby perennials (Coral Blow) are natives of tropical America and Mexico. They grow 3 feet or more in height with a spread of 2 feet. The tiny, dark green leaves are scale-like, growing on thin, rush-like stems. In the summer and fall, a profusion of small, tubular, scarlet flowers are borne in hanging clusters. Coral Blows are great for hanging baskets.â€¦

Russian Olive
(Elaegnus) This is a group of evergreen and deciduous trees or large shrubs commonly known as Oleasters. Oleasters make gorgeous lawn ornaments and are able to withstand city living. E. angustifolia, the Russian Olive, is a vigorous growing tree native to Asia and Europe. This tree usually has more than one trunk that eventually becomes gnarled and covered with dark brown, shaggy bark. This variety, when grown as a single-trunked tree, can grow up to 25 feet high. It can also be grown with multiâ€¦

Rusty Back Fern
(Asplenium) These Ferns are natives of North America, Africa, India and other countries. With long, broad, bright green leaves that can grow up to 18 inches high, this plant doesn't really look like the typical fern. The tougher plants come from North America and they are good for growing outdoors in gardens as long as they have well-drained soil. A. platyneuron (Ebony Spleenwort), A. viride (Green Spleenwort), A. Bradleyi and A. Trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort) are all hardy Aspleniums. Theyâ€¦

Ruta
(Herb O'grace, Rue) This herb is commonly known as Rue or Herb O'Grace. This ancient medicinal plant is a hardy perennial that grows upright to 2 feet high and 12 inches wide. Its attractive foliage is silvery blue-green, and in early summer, many stalks of pretty yellow flowers shoot up above the foliage. The leaves can be added, in very small amounts only, to salads and sandwiches. Pregnant woman should not eat Rue. Handling the plant, especially when in bloom, can cause skin irritation. Driedâ€¦

Rutabaga
(Brassica) This is a group of plants belonging to the Mustard family, Cruciferae. It includes vegetables that are commonly grown and known as Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard, Rape, Rutabaga and Turnip. Many can be grown for their ornamental leaves.â€¦

Rye Grass
(Lolium) This is a group, commonly known as Rye Grass, of annual and perennial Grasses that are used as 'nurse' grasses in lawn seed mixtures and as cover crops. L. perenne (English Rye Grass) is a perennial that can grow up to 2 feet high. The stem of this grass curves in and out and the flower clusters rest inside each curve.â€¦

Sabi Star
(Adenium) This group of succulents is mainly from Africa, though one variety is found in Arabia and one on the Isle of Socotra. The gorgeous blossoms of these bushy plants resemble those of the Oleander to which they are closely related. The open-faced flowers are ordinarily crimson, pink, or white and are followed by green seedpods. They grow periodically from spring to fall on new growth. Like the Oleanders, all the species in this group contain poisonous sap. A. obesum (Desert Azalea; Dâ€¦

Saffron Spike
(Aphelandra) These attractive tender perennials and shrubs are grown for their ornamental foliage and interesting flower spikes. They are found wild in South America and require high humidity and warm temperatures to flower. A. squarrosa 'Louisae' is an erect plant with oval, slightly wrinkled leaves. They are shiny and dark green veined with white and having a white midrib. The flowers are tubular and 2-lipped, growing in thick spikes from the axils of yellow bracts from late summer to fall. Thâ€¦

Sage
(Salvia) This is a large group of hardy and tender perennials, annuals and shrubs. They are found wild in South America, southern Europe, northern Africa and North America. Salvia belong to the Mint family, Labiatae. The name is derived from salveo, to save, and refers to the medicinal value the plants were thought to possess. These plants grow 1 to 3 feet high and form branched clumps. Their leaves are ovate or lanceolate, 2 to 4 inches long. The flowers form on spikes that grow above thâ€¦

Sage Brush
(Artemisia) These hardy, shrubby or herbaceous plants are from Asia, Europe and North America. They belong to the Daisy family, Compositae. Some Artemisias are grown for their ornamental or fragrant leaves and others, for their flowers. A. tridentata (Sage Brush) is a shrubby native of desert and semi-desert regions in the West. A. vulgaris (Common Mugwort) is a perennial, herbaceous kind that is often a pestiferous weed. A. Abrotanum (Southernwood, Lad's Love or Old Man) grows 2 to3 feet â€¦

Sagittaria
(Arrowhead, Duck Potato) These hardy and tender, bog and aquatic plants are commonly known as Arrowhead. They are great for the perimeter of pools and water gardens and for tanks or tubs in the greenhouse. The leaves are shaped like an arrowhead, thus the common name, and they produce tall spikes of pretty, white flowers, Â½- to 1-inch in diameter, from June to October. S. sagittifolia, Common Arrowhead, is a hardy variety native to Europe and Asia. It produces underground tubers that are eaten iâ€¦

Saguaro
(Carnegiea) This group consists of only one, giant cactus native to the southwestern U.S. and northwest Mexico. C. gigantea (Candelabra Cactus; Giant Cactus; and Saguaro or Sahuaro) is one of the largest of the Cactus family. In the wild, the Saguaro Cactus usually forms large colonies. It is a home to many birds and is popularly used as scenery in movies. This cactus takes up to 150 years to grow into a plant 40 feet tall, eventually reaching a height of 50 feet or more with a trunk up to 2 feeâ€¦

Sahuaro
(Carnegiea) This group consists of only one, giant cactus native to the southwestern U.S. and northwest Mexico. C. gigantea (Candelabra Cactus; Giant Cactus; and Saguaro or Sahuaro) is one of the largest of the Cactus family. In the wild, the Saguaro Cactus usually forms large colonies. It is a home to many birds and is popularly used as scenery in movies. This cactus takes up to 150 years to grow into a plant 40 feet tall, eventually reaching a height of 50 feet or more with a trunk up to 2 feeâ€¦

Saintpaulia
(African Violet) These compact, delicate plants are from central Africa. They form clusters of ovate leaves close to the soil. The leaves and stems are dark green on top, greenish-white underneath, succulent and fuzzy. The pretty flowers resemble large Violets in their shape and color, some are blue, purple, white, pink or magenta and they have little yellow centers. They bloom at any time of the year. They are known as African Violets. These are great as greenhouse plants and are very popular hâ€¦

Sakula
(Pachyrhizus) This group consists of two tuberous-rooted, perennial, tropical vines belonging to the Pea or Bean family, Leguminosae. They are natives of South America and Mexico. These vines can climb up to 20 feet and have 3-parted leaves. They produce pretty sprays of green, blue, purple, white, or mauve flowers, which are followed by poisonous seedpods, 6 to 8 inches long. P. erosus is grown for its edible root known as Jicama. Other common names include Mexican Potato, Mexican â€¦

Salal
(Gaultheria) This group consists of 150 fragrant, evergreen shrubs native to the Andes, North America, Australasia, and eastern Asia. These shrubs produce tufts of shiny or leathery, oval leaves and, in late spring or early summer, pendant, white, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are followed by fleshy, red or black fruit. G. procumbens (Checkerberry; Teaberry; Wintergreen) is a hardy, creeping shrub that forms mats of dark green leaves that turn purple in the autumn. The white to pink-tinged flâ€¦

Salix
(Common Osier, Permanent Wave Tree, Purple Osier, Pussy Willow, Weeping Willow, Willow) Salix is the botanical name for a group of deciduous (leaf-losing) trees and shrubs, which are mostly hardy. They are found wild throughout Europe, northern Africa, Asia, and North America; a few are found in the Southern Hemisphere. Some grow naturally in the arctic and alpine regions. The common name for this group and also the old Latin name is, Willow. Most Willows grow rapidly and are fâ€¦

Salmonberry
(Rubus) Rubus belongs to the Rose family. This group consists of erect, arching or trailing, deciduous and evergreen shrubs found wild in Europe, North America and Asia. Some are very ornamental, while most are grown for their edible fruits. Of the varieties, the most popular are R. idaeus vulgatus, commonly known as the European Raspberry, R. idaeus var. strigosus, the American Raspberry, R. occidentalis, the Black Raspberry, Blackcap, or Thimbleberry, and the Raspberry's cousin, the Blackberryâ€¦

Salpiglossis
(Painted Tongue) This annual is a native of Chile. It forms neat bunches that grow 1 to 2 feet high. The mostly basal, elliptic, thin or oblong leaves grow up to 4 inches. There are many varieties of this plant that may be colored purple, crimson, yellow, violet, blue, or rose. Some are veined/netted with a contrasting color. The flowers resemble a single petunia, growing 2 to 3 inches across.â€¦

Salsify
(Tragopogon) This vegetable (also known as Salsify and Vegetable Oyster) is grown for its edible roots. A slow growing biennial, this plant is grown as a long-season annual. Salsify grows wild in Europe and is naturalized in some parts of North America. It forms large tufts of wide, grass-like leaves and a heavy, deep taproot. On deep, friable soil roots can grow to 22 inches thick at the top and 16 inches long. The cooked roots have a taste reminiscent of oysters.â€¦

Salvia
(Annual Sage, Gentian Sage, Pineapple-Scented Sage, Sage, Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Texas Sage) This is a large group of hardy and tender perennials, annuals and shrubs. They are found wild in South America, southern Europe, northern Africa and North America. Salvia belong to the Mint family, Labiatae. The name is derived from salveo, to save, and refers to the medicinal value the plants were thought to possess. These plants grow 1 to 3 feet high and form branched clumps. Their leaves are ovaâ€¦

Salvinia
(Water Fern) This tender, aquatic plant, commonly known as Water Fern, is a native to Central and South America, India, Africa, and northern temperate Europe. It produces thin stems covered with leaves borne in whorls of three. Two leaves float and are covered with fine, whitish hairs and the other grows underneath the water.â€¦

Sanguisorba
This is a group of hardy perennials and annuals that come from the marshes of northeast North America, Japan and Europe. This group is also referred to as Poterium. There is one variety, S. minor (the Salad Burnet, which is used as a vegetable), that is listed under Poterium sanguisorba; refer to this name for its description. These plants form clumps of medium green, divided leaves with 7 to 17 lance-shaped, serrated leaflets, which are heart-shaped at the base. In late summer, tiny flowers areâ€¦

Sansevieria
(Mother-In-Law`s-Tongue, Mother-In-Low`s-Tongue) Commonly known as Mother-in-Law`s-Tongue or Snake Plant. This plant grows very well in modern homes, as it does not mind the dry climate. The sturdy leaves come in several shades of green with yellow edges. It is safe to place in a sunny location or low light. This is a very hardy plant that is almost impossible to kill. Water moderately and have adequate drainage. Do not let the plant sit in water this will cause root rot.â€¦

Santa Cruz Water Lily
(Victoria) This group of tender, aquatic annuals is originally from tropical America. They are amazing, floating plants with some varieties producing leaves that grow up to 8 feet across. They are commonly called Queen Victoria's Water Lily, Royal Water Lily, Amazon Water Lily and Santa Cruz Water Lily. V. amazonica (Amazon Water Lily) has yellowish-green, round leaves with reddish-purple undersides that start out flat, but in time form a rim, 3 to 6 inches high. The underside of the leaves and â€¦

Sanvitalia
(Creeping Zinnia) This annual belongs to the Daisy family, Compositae and is a native of Mexico. This trailing plant grows up to 6 inches high and will spread 2 to 3 feet. Its ovate to wide lanceolate leaves are 2 to 3 inches long. It produces single or semi-double yellow flowers, up to an inch across.â€¦

Sapium
(Chinese Tallow Tree, Popcorn Tree, Vegetable Tallow) This deciduous, tropical tree is a native of Japan and China. S. sebiferum, commonly known as the Chinese Tallow Tree, Popcorn Tree and Vegetable Tallow, is a quick growing tree that is naturalized and widely grown for ornament and shade in tropical climates. The Chinese Tallow Tree grows 35 to 40 feet high. It is clothed with glossy light green, oval, pointy-tipped leaves that tremble in the breeze. They grow from 1 to 3 inches in length andâ€¦

Sarracenia
(Pitcher Plant, Sidesaddle Flower) These frost-tender, insectivorous perennials are grown for their ornamental pitcher-like leaves and pretty flowers. They are commonly known as Pitcher Plants, Trumpets and Sidesaddle Flowers. They are natives of the warmer parts of North America. S. flava is an erect-growing plant up to 18 inches in height. Its leaves form erect, hooded, trumpet-shaped pitchers, 1 to 3 feet tall. They are yellowish-green with maroon veins. From late spring to early summer, slenâ€¦

Sasa
(Bamboo) This group of Bamboos is native to the Orient. They are dwarf and low-growing Bamboos that are hardy in sheltered locations as far North as New York. Bamboos need moist soil at all times, especially in times of dry weather. They are great for planting in wetlands and near stream and riverbanks. S. chrysantha grows up to 6 feet high and is variegated with yellow. S. senanensis var. nebulosa grows up to 8 feet and has purple stems.â€¦

Sassafras
This is a small group of deciduous trees, one of which is a native of North America, one is found in Formosa, and the other is from the mainland of Asia. S. albidum, the American kind, is found naturally along roads, in woods, and in fields from Massachusetts to Ontario and Michigan and southward to Florida and Texas. It can grow up to 90 feet high, but usually remains between 20 and 40 feet. This tree has a fairly short trunk and a flat-topped, open crown, giving it a pyramidal shape. The leaveâ€¦

Satin Flower
(Clarkia) These are hardy annuals of western North America. They are named after Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clarkia's height ranges from 1 to 3 feet. They provide a profusion of flowers that, given favorable conditions, will bloom for quite some time. Clarkias are great for growing in flowerbeds and borders where the summers are cool. They may also be cultivated in greenhouses for blooming in the winter and spring and they provide excellent cut flowers. C. elegans, â€¦

Satureja
(Calamint, Savory) These annual and perennial herbs are originally from southern Europe. S. hortensis and S. montana (Summer Savory & Winter Savory, respectively) arevalued for decoration and for flavoring. Winter Savory is a spreading, woody, hardy perennial that grows from 6 to 10 inches high and 2 feet wide when grown in hot climates in full sun. This pretty landscape plant produces loose whorls of lavender, pink, or white flowers. Most of the stems grow from the center and these are coveâ€¦

Saucer Plant
(Aeonium) This group mostly consists of quick-growing, small to medium-sized succulents that form rosettes of waxy leaves. These succulents may be stem-less or shrub-like. Natives of the Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Madeira and parts of Africa, they thrive best in warm, dry climates. Since they grow well in direct sunlight, they are good for window gardens, though some prefer shade. Mature plants range in height from 1Â½ to 6 feet. The foliage varies among the varieties; some are colored dâ€¦

Saururus
(Lizard's Tail) These hardy, aquatic perennials are natives of North America and Asia. S. cernuus, Lizard's Tail, produces heart-shaped, bright green leaves and long (4 to 6 inches), arching, slender spikes of fragrant, white or yellowish-white flowers. This plant grows up to 2 feet in height. Lizard's Tails will bloom even when grown in heavy shade.â€¦

Savin
(Juniperus) This group consists of evergreen shrubs and trees that are found wild throughout Europe, North America, Asia, the West Indies, Canary Islands, and eastern Africa. Some are hardy, some are small enough for the rock garden, some are good foundation plants, and some grow into trees of medium size. Junipers, as they are commonly called, are divided into two categories based on the kind of leaves they produce. The mature trees either have scale-like, leaves closely pressed against the braâ€¦

Savory
(Satureja) These annual and perennial herbs are originally from southern Europe. S. hortensis and S. montana (Summer Savory & Winter Savory, respectively) arevalued for decoration and for flavoring. Winter Savory is a spreading, woody, hardy perennial that grows from 6 to 10 inches high and 2 feet wide when grown in hot climates in full sun. This pretty landscape plant produces loose whorls of lavender, pink, or white flowers. Most of the stems grow from the center and these are covered withâ€¦

Saw Cabbage Palm
(Paurotis) This handsome Palm has several common names including Saw Palmetto, Saw Cabbage Palm, Silver Saw Palm and Everglade Palm. This tree is a native of Florida, the West Indies and Central America. It grows from 30 to 40 feet in height and has nearly round leaves that grow 2 or 3 feet across. They are green above and silvery underneath.â€¦

Saw Palmetto
(Paurotis) This handsome Palm has several common names including Saw Palmetto, Saw Cabbage Palm, Silver Saw Palm and Everglade Palm. This tree is a native of Florida, the West Indies and Central America. It grows from 30 to 40 feet in height and has nearly round leaves that grow 2 or 3 feet across. They are green above and silvery underneath.â€¦

Saxifraga
(Cobweb Saxifrage, London Pride, Meadow Saxifrage, Mother-Of-Thousands, Prattling Parnell, Prince's-Feather, Rockfoil, St.-Patrick's-Cabbage, Strawberry Begonia, Strawberry Geranium) Saxifraga is a large group of hardy perennial plants. Only a few are annuals or biennials. They are mostly natives of North and South Temperate and Arctic regions. A few are found in Asia and they are rare in South America. The name is an old Latin name derived from saxum, a rock and frangor, to break;â€¦

Scabiosa
(Caucasian Scabious, Grass-Leaved Scabious, Mourning Bride, Pincussion Flower, Sweet Scabious) These are hardy perennial and annual herbaceous plants that are used for cut flowers as well as garden decoration. The name Scabiosa is derived from scabies, itch; in regard to the plant's supposed properties of curing irritation of the skin. These plants have upright growth, 2 to 3 feet in height. Their leaves are lanceolate and coarsely toothed, growing up to 4 inches long. They grow mostly atâ€¦

Scallion
(Allium) These hardy bulbs grow wild in many parts of the world. Many of the varieties are commonly known vegetables such as the Chives, Garlic, Leek, Onion, Ramp and Shallot. Many kinds are grown for their pretty clusters of flowers, which come in an array of colors during the spring and summer. Some of the smaller kinds are great for the rock garden and some in the flower border. A. Rosenbachianum is one of the prettiest grown for its flowers. It produces rose-purple flowers on 2Â½- to 3-foot sâ€¦

Scarlet Eggplant
(Solanum) This is a large group of tender and hardy, herbaceous, shrubby, or climbing plants. They are found wild in many countries, but mainly in Costa Rica, Chile, tropical Africa and Europe. Several kinds are found in North America. Many are grown for decoration, but two are grown as vegetables. These vegetables are S. melongena variety esculentum, the Eggplant, and S. tuberosum, the Potato. The Solanums can be distinguished by their flowers, which are rotate (wheel-shaped), five petaled, whiâ€¦

Scarlet Paintbrush
(Crassula) This large group consists of succulent plants that are natives of South Africa and Madagascar. The succulents in this group vary greatly in shape and size. Some varieties only grow an inch high at maturity, while others become 15-foot trees. C. ovata (Jade Plant; Chinese Rubber Tree; Money Plant) is an evergreen succulent that forms a large bush or small tree. Its shiny green, fleshy leaves are round or lance shaped and sometimes edged with red. In the spring, its old leaves fall; at â€¦

Scarlet Plume
(Euphorbia) These plants come in a wide assortment of shapes. Some resemble Cacti, forming almost leafless, green, spindly stems with small flowers at the ends, some are boring weeds, a few would accent the herbaceous border, some are lovely flowering shrubs and some have tree-like growth. Euphorbias contain a milky-looking poisonous sap that the stems and leaves secrete after any injury. It may cause blisters on sensitive skin; therefore, care should be taken when handling these plants. The actâ€¦

Scarlet Sage
(Salvia) This is a large group of hardy and tender perennials, annuals and shrubs. They are found wild in South America, southern Europe, northern Africa and North America. Salvia belong to the Mint family, Labiatae. The name is derived from salveo, to save, and refers to the medicinal value the plants were thought to possess. These plants grow 1 to 3 feet high and form branched clumps. Their leaves are ovate or lanceolate, 2 to 4 inches long. The flowers form on spikes that grow above thâ€¦

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