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  Sweet Acacia a Species of Thorn tree Common Name Needle bush Popinac Acassii CAssii Perfume acacia Botanical Name Vachallia fernisiana Information Sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana) is a perennial evergreen shrub that can grow to be 8 to 20 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide. It produces fragrant, showy yellow flowers and brown fruit. It is armed with thorns on its branches and trunk. This species is salt tolerant and prefers sandy soil with a good alkaline balance. Sweet acacia attracts pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Symbolism Secret love, Friendship, Beauty in retirement Rose or white: Elegance, Friendship Yellow: Secret love. Characteristics Plant Type Tree Lifespan Perennial Bloom Time Spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Winter Plant Height 15 to 30 feet Spread 15 to 25 feet Flower Size 1 inch Habitat Pinelands, hammocks, disturbed areas Flower Color YellowOrange Leaf Color Green Fruit Color BrownGreenBlack Stem Color Brown.. Conditions Requirement Sunlight Full sun, Partial

  Surattense Nightshade a Species of Nightshades Common Name Kantakri Egg plant Thaii egg plant  Yellow egg plant Bhoii Ringanii Botanical Name Solanum viginianum Information Surattense Nightshade (Solanum virginianum) is an herbaceous flowering plant species also known as Thorny nightshade or yellow-fruit nightshade. Surattense Nightshade is native to India and Nepal. Some parts of this species, like the fruit, are poisonous. Characteristics Plant Type Herb Lifespan Annual Bloom Time Spring, Summer, Winter Plant Height 1.6 to 2 feet Flower Size 0.6 to 1 inch Habitat Waste places, Roadsides, Open space Flower Color PinkPurple Conditions Requirement Sunlight Full sun, Partial sun Hardiness Zones 9 Care Guide Planting Time All year around Harvest Time Summer. Scientific classification Genus Solanum - Nightshades Family Solanaceae - Nightshade, Solanaceous plants, Potato Order Solanales - Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies Class Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots P

  Merijuana a Species of Hemp Common Name Hemp Bhang Botanical Name Cannabis sativa Information Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) has a very long history of cultivation for various purposes. Marijuana can be used for manufacturing industrial fiber, hemp oil, and food (seeds) in medicine and pharmacy as a recreational drug, and as an entheogen among other applications. Each plant is either male or female, with only the females producing useful amounts of oil. Is marijuana a weedy plant? Smoking or ingestion of marijuana can lead to intoxication, lethargy, impaired cognition, and impaired performance of complex activities such as operating a vehicle. High doses can also lead to paranoia, panic attacks, depression, confusion, vomiting, and hallucinations. If children accidentally ingest this plant or products made with it, this can lead to severe toxicity requiring hospitalization and major medical intervention. Symptoms of poisoning in a child are likely to include lethargy, a loss in balance

  Zebra Plant a Species of Haworthiopsis Common name Zebra plant Zebra Haworthia Botanical Name Haworthiopsis fasciata Information Zebra plant (Haworthiopsis fasciata) is a stunning little succulent native to South Africa. It is very similar to  Haworthiopsis attenuata , but rarer in cultivation. Because of this,  H. attenuata  plants are often mislabeled as Haworthiopsis fasciata. You can easily differentiate the two by looking at the leaves - if they have a smooth upper surface, then it's Haworthiopsis fasciata. Name Story Zebra plant How can a succulent plant be described as a zebra? This is because its green succulent leaves have white coronal bands on the outside and zebra-like stripes in between the green and white leaves. Hence, it is known as the famous zebra plant. Symbolism Smooth, cheerful, social Characteristics Lifespan Perennial Bloom Time Early spring, Mid spring, Mid winter, Late winter Plant Height 4 to 7 inches Spread 6 inches Flower Size 1 inch Habitat Amongst st

  Aloe Vera a Species of Aloe Common Name Kawar Gandal Burn Aloe  True Aloe Aloe vera Botanical Name Aloe vera Information Aloe vera is an evergreen succulent species native to the Arabian Peninsula. The thick leaves are filled with gooey flesh that stores water for survival in its native desert territories. Aloe vera has become a popular houseplant and is also incorporated into a wide range of cosmetics and skin-care products. Tips from Garden Coaches Aloe is a genus of flowering succulent plants that can be successfully cultivated both outdoors and indoors, and are very easy to maintain.   Attract Birds Aloe vera and other Aloe species attract various types of birds and are generally pollinated by birds. During summer, when the plant blooms, its flowers are often visited by many birds including orioles, mockingbirds, warblers, woodpeckers, and hummingbirds. The nutritious and sweet nectar of aloe vera flowers is a valuable food source for these birds during the summer months. Name St

  Scotch Broom a species of Brooms Common Name Broom Common Broom Spenesh Broom Scots Broom Yellow Broom Botanical Name Cytisus scoparius Information Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a perennial shrub that commonly grows in Europe. Scotch broom is also referred to as the "common broom." The plants grow in sunny areas in dry soil and can withstand acidic soil conditions. In Italian folklore, scotch broom was burned to stop witches. Scotch broom was a historical symbol of French king Charles VI. Name Story Scotch broom, English broom Cytisus scoparius, is a perennial leguminous shrub that is native to western and central Europe. In Britain and Ireland, the standard name for the plant is broom, but this name is also used for other species of the Genisteae tribe. In other English-speaking countries, the most prevalent common name is Scotch broom or Scot's broom. Furthermore, it is known as an English broom in Australia. Moreover, it was brought to United States from the Br

  Peppers a Species of capsicum Common Name Chilii Green Chilii Pepper Bell pepper  Cherry pepper Botanical Name Capsicum annuum Information The peppers is a plant that produces bright red pepper vegetables. This chili pepper is commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from peppers plants. Tips from Garden Coaches Plants of the Capsicum genus are grown widely all over the world. They thrive in both gardens and flowerpots and are easy to care for. Name Story Cayenne pepper Perhaps a common thing that comes to mind when hearing "Cayenne" is a luxury car, but the Cayenne pepper that is often mentioned in conversations is not the pepper of luxury car brands. The "Cayenne" mentioned here comes from its origin, the Cayenne region of French Guiana. Red pepper, Green pep