Bottlebrush trees get their name from the flower spikes which resemble brushes used to wash out bottles. Bottlebrush trees can be a gorgeous evergreen shrub for borders and gardens. They have edible...
Category: Plants
The Traveler's Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) is a distinctive and iconic plant native to Madagascar, known for its unique appearance and its reputation for providing travelers with a source of...
The wild onion plant is a perennial broadleaf weed that grows from underground bulbs and smells of onion or garlic in the spring and summer. The lower stalk is mostly white. Multiple stems branch...
Coral Bean (Erythrina Herbacea): Edibility, Uses & Plant Care
Coral bean, Erythrina herbacea, is a native plant with vivid red tubular flowers. It can be found in Mexico and parts of the coastal United States. The name coral bean comes from the bright red seeds...
In addition to its beautiful, pinkish-purple blossoms, purple hyacinth bean plants produce reddish-purple pods about the same size as lima bean pods. The young shoots or the blooms can be eaten as...
A North American seed cone-bearing evergreen tree, eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is popular for its ornamental purposes, medicinal properties and edible parts. Its fresh or dried leaves...