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  Onion a species of onions Common Name: Piyaz Onion Ganda  Bassal Wassal Shaloot Botanical Name: Allium cepa Name Story : Garden onion: Cepa is commonly accepted in latin for "onion" and has an affinity with Ancient Greek. It is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium and many people treat it as a garden vegetable. Therefore, it is called the garden onion.  Symbolism: Protection, Exorcism, Healing Scientific classification: Genus: Allium - Onions, Garlics, Leeks Family: Amaryllidaceae - Amaryllis Order: Asparagales - Asparagus and allies, Agaves, orchids, irises, and allies Class: Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes. Information: Onion (Allium cepa) is an onion species commonly known for its ubiquitous culinary applications. The onion is toxic to a variety of animals. Aside from its many culinary uses, the onion is often used to teach students how to use a microscope because its cells

  Tomato A Species of Nightshades Common Name: Tomato Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum Name Story: Tomato: Tomato comes from the Spanish word “tomate” which means “turgid fruit”. This word is included in part of a popular saying regarding its difference in pronunciation between American English and British English. When presented with two choices that are very similar, you might say “təˈmeɪtoʊ, təˈmɑːtoʊ", which means, just as the two pronunciation choices for the word tomato have the same meaning, the two choices are only slightly different, and so it makes no difference really which of the two you choose.  Interesting Facts: Tomato is probably one of the cultivated fruits and vegetables with the greatest number of cultivars – over 10,000, with each growing season bringing new ones to market. The cultivar with the smallest fruit (0.2 inch - 0.4 inch, 1 g-2 g) is called "Tomberry," while the largest one is probably the "Big Zac," which can produce fruits we

  Sensitive  plant a Species of Sensitive plants Common Name: Shame plant Sleepy grass Touch me not Shy plant Botanical Name: Mimosa pudica Information: Sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica, or sensitive plant, is named for its unique characteristic of curling up when touched. The fernlike leaves will curl inwards when disturbed. It’s purple fuzzy flowers make it an attractive houseplant, however, the plant contains alkaloids which are toxic to people and animals. Interesting Facts: The small sensitive plant opens and closes on its own. It is not proud, but has a beautiful sentiment. Pink flowers add a little girl's wit to the sensitive plant. Symbolism: Shy, sensitive, and polite Scientific classification: Genus: Mimosa - Sensitive plants, Mimosa Family: Fabaceae - Legume, Pea, Bean Order: Fabales - Legumes, milkworts and allies, Peas, beans and relatives Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Chara

  Spanish Dagger a Species of Yuccas Common Name Mound lilly Spanish lilly Palm lilly Tree lilly Mound yucca Botanical Name Yucca gloriosa Information Spanish dagger (Yucca gloriosa) is a flowering evergreen shrub that originated in the United States southeastern region. It naturally grows along sand dunes, but has become very popularly cultivated as a garden plant used for landscaping. Other names for spanish dagger are Roman candle, Lord's candlestick, and Sea Islands yucca. Is spanish dagger poisonous to both dogs and cats? While mild to humans, the toxicity of spanish dagger is quite dangerous to household animals, especially horses and livestock who forage. Never let your animals get into touch with spanish dagger. Tips from Garden Coaches A striking, architectural ornamental plant that requires very little in terms of care, the spanish dagger is a popular choice in both home gardens and public spaces. Attract Birds Native to hot and dry areas of America, spanish dagger come i

  Arabian Jasmine a Species of   Jasmine Common Name: Chambeli Jasmine White flower Mohle flower Pikake Botanical Name: Jasminum sambac Scientific classification: Genus: Jasminum - Jasmine Family: Oleaceae - Olive Order: Lamiales - Mints plantains olives and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Characteristics: Plant Type:    Vine Lifespan: perinial  Bloom Time:  Mid spring, Late spring, Summer, Fall Plant Height:  1.6 to 3 feet Spread:  6 to 10 feet Flower Size:  1 inch Information: Arabian jasminehas much significance in many countries around the world. It is the national flower of both the Philippines and Indonesia.  It is regularly used in ceremonial costumes and decorations in Sri Lanka, while in China it is the key ingredient in Jasmine tea.  Hawaiians use arabian jasmine to make fragrant leis, and in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India it is used in garlands and hair adornments. Interest

  Camel grass a Species of Camel thorne Common Name Ount bootii Loorank Kandariii Botanical Name Alhagi sparsifolia Information Camel grass is flowering legume that can thrive in sandy and saline soil. This shrubby, drought-tolerant, sun-loving plant is a common food source for camels in deserts and arid areas of Central Asia, where it also has an important role in wind protection and sand fixation. Characteristics Plant Type Shrub Lifespan Perennial Plant Height 1.3 foot Flower Size 0.3 inch to 0.4 inch long Habitat Desert plains, low hills Flower Color YellowPurpleRed Scientific classification Genus Alhagi - Camelthorns , Manna trees Family Fabaceae - Legume, Pea, Bean Order Fabales - Legumes, milkworts and allies, Peas, beans and relatives Class Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes.

  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