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Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 4 weeks ago: Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis) is a small rosette-forming species of perennial sundew native to the … more »

Tags: carnivores, Common Plants, Least Concern

Russian Statice (Psylliostachys suworowii)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 1 month ago: Russian Statice (Psylliostachys suworowii syn. Limonium suworowii) is an annual hairless herb, havin … more »

Tags: Common Plants, Flowers, Least Concern

Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 1 month ago: Dutchman’s Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum), also known as Orchid Cactus, is a large epiphy … more »

Tags: cactus, Common Plants, Flowers, Least Concern

Hatchet Cactus (Pelecyphora aselliformis)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 2 months ago: Hatchet Cactus (Pelecyphora aselliformis) is a cylindric cactus, native to Mexico, with flattened el … more »

Tags: cactus, Common Plants, Least Concern

Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 3 months ago: Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) is a perennial vine found in the tropics where it is widely used as a … more »

Tags: Common Plants, Least Concern, Vegetables

Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 3 months ago: Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago) is a slender pink flower of European corn fields. It is a stiffly … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Sea Lavender (Limonium sinuatum)2 comments

Vasant M. Salian wrote 4 months ago: Sea Lavender (Limonium sinuatum), also known as Statice, is a drought tolerant, tender perennial whi … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)1 comment

Vasant M. Salian wrote 5 months ago: The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests animal prey (m … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, vulnerable, carnivores

Thread Leaf Sundew (Drosera filiformis)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 5 months ago: Thread Leaf Sundew (Drosera filiformis) is a small, rare carnivorous wild flower that only grows in … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern, carnivores

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 6 months ago: Globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is an annual plant that grows up to 24 inches in height. The true … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Moss-rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 7 months ago: Moss Rose or Moss-rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora) are small but fast-growing flowering plants … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Crenate Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum crenatum)1 comment

Vasant M. Salian wrote 8 months ago: Crenate Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum crenatum) is a species of cactus and one of the most important par … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern, cactus

Crab Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 8 months ago: Crab cactus (Schlumbergera truncata syn. Zygocactus truncatus) is a popular, winter-flowering house- … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern, cactus

Silver Cockscombs (Celosia argentea)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 8 months ago: Silver cockscombs (Celosia argentea) is a plant of tropical origin, and is known for its very bright … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Baby Sun Rose (Aptenia cordifolia)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 8 months ago: Baby sun rose (Aptenia cordifolia) is a perennial herb, spreading over ground and neighbouring veget … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)2 comments

Vasant M. Salian wrote 8 months ago: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae, which can reach 40 … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Four O'Clock (Mirabilis jalapa)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 9 months ago: The four o’clock flower (Mirabilis jalapa) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mi … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Pink Purslane (Portulaca pilosa)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 9 months ago: Pink Purslane or Kiss-me-quick (Portulaca pilosa) has a native range across the southern U.S., Mexic … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern

Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Vasant M. Salian wrote 9 months ago: Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are the most popular garden plant is one among some 300 species o … more »

Tags: Flowers, Common Plants, Least Concern


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