Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia

Photographic Encyclopedia of Plants for gardeners and nature lovers.

Orach (Atriplex hortensis) - September 17, 2005

Although sometimes grown for its colorfully decorative foliage, orach is most often grown in the vegetable garden - its leaves are prepared and eaten much like spinach.
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Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) - September 16, 2005

This exceptional perennial wildflower is native to a large swath of North America. Dozens of cultivars are available for the garden that will deliver loads of flowers from mid-summer through fall - a great choice for butterfly gardens.
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Umbrella Plant (Cyperus involucratus) - September 15, 2005

With foliage and flowers balanced atop long graceful stems, this water plant also grows well in drier situations like flower beds and containers.
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Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - September 14, 2005

Although this attractive evergreen tree is an invasive pest in many warm climates, it produces wood veneer used in fine cabinetry and produces an essential oil used in perfumery, medicine and other applications.
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Japanese Aralia (Fatsia japonica ) - September 13, 2005

A beautiful shrub for shady areas in frostfree climates, this rugged plant is also fine for containers indoors and out.
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Marigold (Tagetes spp.) - September 13, 2005

Available in a wide range of shapes, colors and sizes, the marigolds are among the easiest annual flowers to grow. Large seeds and fast growth rate make the this beauty a good choice for kid gardeners.
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Garlic (Allium sativum) - September 12, 2005

Fresh from the garden garlic has the finest flavor and it's easy to grow - it's also beautiful and looks great in the flower garden!
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Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto) - September 11, 2005

From South Carolina to Florida and all across the Gulf Coast this shaggy headed native palm provides beauty and food for wildlife.
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Gardenia (Gardenia augusta) - September 8, 2005

This handsome evergreen shrub with the famously fragrant flowers is enjoyed throughout the Gulf Coast region - in colder zones grow dwarf varieties in containers and as bonsai.
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