Matted Sandmat Euphorbia serpens can be easily distinguished from the similar-looking Euphorbia prostrata by its white petals. The plant, which occurs in southern North America and most South American countries, grows as an annual with its shoots lying flat on the ground. As an introduced species, it can also be found in some European countries. […]
Categories: White flowers | Wildflowers |
Five Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 20 to 40 centimeters, herbaceous plant, shrub, tree Life cycle: Annual, Perennial Poisonous: Yes, all parts of the plant are slightly poisonous. Origin: (distribution map) USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C) Botany Name: Monstera (syn. ) Family: Araceae Plant care Lighting: Full to part sun Soil: Regular cacti mix, […]
Categories: Succulents | Euphorbiaceae
Cat Tails Euphorbia Euphorbia alluaudii “Cristata” is a crested cultivar of Euphorbia alluaudii, a succulent shrub from Madagascar. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to two meters, succulent shrub Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: Yes Origin: The wild type is native to Madagascar USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C) Botany Name: Euphorbia alluaudii “Cristata” Family: Euphorbiaceae
Categories: Succulents | Euphorbiaceae
Myrtus communis Family: Myrtaceae Origin: Mediterranean region (Asia, Europe, North Africa) Height: Myrtus communis is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Edible: The berries are edible
Categories: Berries |
Myrtle, Common Myrtle, True Myrtle Myrtus communis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters high and is native to the Mediterranean region. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 5 meters, evergreen shrub Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: No Origin: Mediterranean region (Asia, Europe, North Africa) USDA zone: 8 (19.4 °F/-7 °C) […]
Categories: Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |
