Eragrostis plana Lovegrasses Eragrostis plana Lovegrasses is a perennial grass native to southern African savannas. It is invasive in grassland ecosystems in southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where it was accidentally introduced as a seed contaminant in the 1950s, it was then planted across the area as a forage alternative, […]
Royal Poinciana poinciana also called flamboyant tree or peacock tree, strikingly beautiful flowering tree of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is native to Madagascar, and it has been widely planted in frost-free regions for its large scarlet to orange flowers and its shade. It is a rapid grower, attaining a height of 6 to 12 meters (20 […]
Acacia description Acacia, (genus Acacia), a genus of about 160 species of trees and shrubs in the pea family (Fabaceae). Acacias are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Australia (where they are called wattles) and Africa, where they are well-known landmarks on the veld and savanna. Physical description Acacias’ distinctive leaves take the form of small finely divided leaflets […]
How to Grow and Care for a Jacaranda Tree The jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a beautiful tropical tree that produces clusters of fragrant purple panicle-shaped blooms. Jacaranda branches are arched, forming a canopy shaped like an upturned umbrella. The jacaranda tree makes an excellent shade (or street) tree with its fern-like leaves that can […]
Cercidium Desert Museum’ Cercidium hybrid ‘Desert Museum’ This semi-evergreen, Thornless, Palo Verde hybrid exhibits qualities found in Foothill, Blue and Mexican Palo Verde, provides ample shade, distinctive rich green trunks and branches that, similar to the Palo Brea, remain smooth as they mature, and abundant brilliant yellow flowers that appear in spring and intermittently during […]
How to Care for a Royal Poinciana Tree Gardeners prize the royal poinciana tree (Delonix regia) despite the tree’s natural beauty, it comes with a good deal of maintenance. This may turn off some gardeners, but with care, the tree is a happy addition to any garden in which it grows. What Is a Royal […]
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