This genus (Linaceae) contains 200 species of annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs and shrubs, some of which are evergreen, and distributed widely in temperate regions. There are several ornamental species, which are grown for their profusely blooming, five-petalled flowers, which can…
Maples are unrivaled for their fall foliage coloring and variety of leaf shapes and textures. They are also grown for shade and timber. Many species are compact enough for the average garden. There are approximately 129 species that primarily grow…
Water lettuce, water cabbage, nile cabbage or Pistia stratiotes is a perennial monocotyledonous plant and the only species in the genus belongs to the family of Araceae. It is originated from Florida and Texas and now widespread in ponds of…
The genus Arachis, under the family Fabaceae, consists of 69 species described in the genus and 9 infrageneric taxonomic sections. Only one member of this genus of 20-odd species of annual and perennial legumes from South America is cultivated. It…
This is a genus of about fifteen species of annuals originating from Africa and tropical Asia, with simple or palmately divided leaves and white, pink, red or purple flowers that are tubular and 2-lipped. Sesamum belongs to the family Pedaliceae.…
This genus of the daisy family includes one of the most important oilseed plants in the world. It is also used for livestock fodder, as well as the Jerusalem artichoke with edible tubers, and many ornamentals. Consisting of around 70…
Currently acknowledged as the sole species in its genus among tropical feather palms, the coconut (Cocos nucifera) once encompassed numerous other palm varieties. It embodies the essence of the tropical palm tree, symbolizing tropical coastlines and boasting numerous commercial and…
Clubmoss, belonging to the family Lycopodiaceae, is widespread in moist regions around the world. With over one hundred species in this genus, these plants are ancient and have ancestors that dominated the world’s vegetation approximately 250 million years ago, along…