Floridata.com Plant EncyclopediaPhotographic Encyclopedia of Plants for gardeners and nature lovers.Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)- November 8, 2005 This handsome oak inhabits rich bottomlands of the eastern American forests. It is a beautiful choice for use in landscapes and is especially useful for areas with moist or soggy soils.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/Q/quer_mic.cfm Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata)- November 7, 2005 With pure white petals and golden centers, this beautifully fragrant water lily is perfect for small pools and can grow in as little as 3 inches of water.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/nymph_od.cfm Oleander (Nerium oleander)- November 6, 2005 This tender evergreen shrub is rugged, drought and salt resistant and produces quantities of brilliantly colored blossoms throughout the season. Oleander is a long-time landscape favorite in many frostfree climates.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/nerium.cfm Indian Wood Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium)- November 5, 2005 This very ornamental grass is a native of the eastern United States. It is especially beautiful at this time of year when the seedheads ripen and change from green to gold.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/chas_lat.cfm Water Chestnut (Pachira aquatica)- November 4, 2005 Seedlings of this tropical tree are often sold as "lucky money trees" and grown indoors in containers. From the nuts come those white crunchy disks found in certain Chinese dishes.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/pach_aqu.cfm Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia )- November 2, 2005 Also known as woodbine, this deciduous vine is an American native whose brilliantly colored foliage sets the landscape ablaze at this time of year.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/parth_q.cfm Petunia (Petunia x hybrida)- November 1, 2005 Rugged, durable and beautiful pertunias are perfect for pots, borders and beds. Those who live in warm climates can plant petunias now for spectacular winter color.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/petu_xhy.cfm |