Veronica hederifolia

Ivy-Leaved Speedwell Veronica hederifolia can grow up to 30 centimetres tall, flowers in central Europe from March to May and grows as an annual. The plant, which belongs to the Plantaginaceae family, can be found in meadows, on embankments, fields, bushes, hedges and roadsides. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 30 centimeters, herbaceous plant […]

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More species from the Plantaginaceae / plantain family

Brachychiton acerifolius

Flame Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree, Australian Flame Tree, Lacebark Tree Brachychiton acerifolius is native to Australia and can grow up to 30 meters high. In tropical and subtropical regions, this tree is used for planting in parks and along roadsides. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 30 meters, tree Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: No […]

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Ceratostigma willmottianum

Chinese plumbago Ceratostigma willmottianum is a semi-shrub and can flower from June to October in central Europe. The blue flowers are visited by bumblebees and honeybees. In autumn, after flowering, the leaves turn an intense dark red. Sunny to semi-shady positions with evenly moist soil are suitable in the garden. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: […]

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Polyscias filicifolia

Fernleaf Aralia Polyscias filicifolia is native to New Caledonia and New Guinea. In the wild, this shrub or tree can grow up to three metres high. Characteristics & description Height, habit: Up to 3 meters, tree, shrub Poisonous: Yes, all parts of the plant are slightly poisonous. Origin: New Caledonia, New Guinea USDA zone: 13 […]

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Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha canescens is a semi-shrub, its shoots become woody in the lower part. It can reach a height of one meter and blooms in June and July. Botanically it is classified in the legume family (Fabaceae). Its natural range extends from Canada to the southern United States (source). Its common names are Leadplant, Downy […]

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More species from the Fabaceae / bean family