The resurrection plant or resurrection lily is a plant of the genus “Selaginella lepidophylla”. This plant originates from the desert area of the southwestern part of the United States and northern Mexico. The plants are very popular among succulent collectors for their unique abilities to store water in their leaves and stem so that they …
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Spanish oregano (also called Mexican oregano) is actually a member of the mint family, not the oregano family. The dried leaves have a similar taste to Mexican oregano. Herbs of Mexico says that “some people substitute the leaves for common oregano, but it is not the same.” Yet in Mexican cuisine, it’s used just like …
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You are a plant lover, and you love growing plants having leaves, branches, stems, and flowers, then you will love to grow vascular plants in your yard. What is a Vascular plant? Background Vascular plants are tube plants, also known as Trachephytes. The scientific names of vascular plants are Tracheophyta and Tracheobionta. The vascular plants …
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What is Stevia Plant? The Stevia plant, or sweet leaf, is an alternative to sugar that you can grow in your own garden. Stevia has zero calories and has no impact on blood glucose levels. It originates from Paraguay and the Brazilian heights in South America and has been used as a sweetener for centuries. …
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What is Lemon Balm Plant? Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an ancient herb that is related to mint. It is a member of the mint family and is a perennial herb. It grows like a fertile and leafy herb with a pleasant lemon scent and small white flowers. This plant usually grows to a height …
What is Cattail Plant? The cattail is an abundant plant in many parts of the United States. Cattail (genus Typha), a genus of about 30 species of tall marsh plants (family Typhaceae), found mainly in the temperate and cold regions of the northern and southern hemispheres. The plant grows in fresh or slightly rough water …
What is Purple Heart Plant? Purple Heart Plant is a perennial, with purple stems and purple-violet leaves that produce pink flowers in the summer. This plant is mainly grown from its foliage (the leaves can be 7 inches long), the optimal color obtained in sunlight, and a dry and narrow root area. It is nice …
What is the Bleeding Heart Plant? No wonder how the old bleeding heart plant (Lamprocapnos Spectabilis) got its name. The flower is like a heart-shaped cushion with a hanging pendant drop. Bleeding hearts are woodland plants that bloom in the cold of spring. Although they remain in bloom for several weeks, the plants are often …
What is Papyrus Plant? The papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, including Egypt and the Nile basin. The ancient Egyptians have a reputation for papermaking from this plant so people also refer to it as an Egyptian Papyrus Plant. Since the plant is umbrella-shaped, it …
Jacob’s ladder plant (Polemonium caeruleum) What is Jacob’s ladder plant? Jacob’s ladder plant, scientifically named as Polemonium caeruleum of the family Polemoniaceae, is a woodland perennial plant. It is native to Europe and Asia. Some other common names for Jacob’s ladder plant are charity plant, Greek valerian, great American valerian, and many more. It is …
