Anemone coronaria — the poppy anemone of the Mediterranean Anemone coronaria Anemone coronaria is a tuberous perennial from the Mediterranean, prized for brightly coloured cup-shaped flowers. Widely cultivated, it has many garden cultivars and is the nation…
Annual plant: lifecycle, cultivation, and examples Annual plant An annual plant completes its lifecycle in a single growing season. This article explains definitions, traits, cultivation practices, common examples, and how annuals differ from b…
Aquilegia (columbine): spurred perennial flowers of the Northern Hemisphere Aquilegia Aquilegia, commonly called columbine or granny's bonnet, is a genus of about 60–70 spurred perennial plants valued in gardens and studied for their floral diversity and pollination…
Araceae (Arum family): characteristics, ecology, uses, and notable genera Araceae Araceae, the aroid or arum family of monocot flowering plants, are defined by a spadix inflorescence with a spathe. This article covers their traits, distribution, ecology, uses, a…
Araliaceae: the ivy family — diversity, features, and uses Araliaceae Araliaceae is a family of mainly woody flowering plants including ivies, ginsengs and scheffleras, known for compound leaves and clusters of small flowers; widely used ornamentally…
Argemone (prickly poppy): description, distribution, uses and risks Argemone Argemone, commonly called prickly poppy, is a genus of spiny, poppy-like plants used ornamentally and in folk medicine; several species are weedy and contain toxic alkaloids linked…
Asclepias physocarpa — swan plant (balloon milkweed) Asclepias physocarpa A milkweed species noted for its inflated, papery seed pods, ornamental use, and value to butterflies; native to parts of Africa and widely naturalized in warm regions including Ha…
Asteraceae (Compositae) — the daisy and sunflower family Asteraceae One of the largest families of flowering plants, Asteraceae (or Compositae) is characterized by composite flower heads (pseudanthia) and includes sunflowers, daisies, thistles and…
Begonia (genus of flowering plants) Begonia Begonia is a large genus of perennial flowering plants native to tropical and subtropical regions, valued for diverse foliage and flowers and widely cultivated as ornamentals and h…
Begoniaceae — the begonia family of flowering plants Begoniaceae Begoniaceae is a pantropical family dominated by the genus Begonia, known for asymmetric leaves and showy unisexual flowers; many species are cultivated as ornamentals and some are…
Berberis (barberry) Berberis Berberis, commonly called barberry, is a genus of spiny shrubs with yellow flowers and red or black berries, used as ornamentals, food in some cultures, and a source of traditional…
Bougainvillea: Ornamental climbing shrubs from South America Bougainvillea Bougainvillea is a genus of woody vines and shrubs known for vibrant papery bracts and small flowers. Native to South America, it is widely cultivated in warm regions for ornament…
