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Weeds and Their Control: Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum aka Fallopia japonica aka Reynoutria japonica)

Karen May 30, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as Asian knotweed, fleeceflower, crimson beauty, and Mexican bamboo, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae, that also includes rhubarb and dock. Although it…

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Plant Profile: Perez’ Sea Lavender (Limonium perezii)

Karen July 10, 2023 0 Comments

Also known as marsh rosemary and sea foam, this herbaceous perennial is native to the coasts of the Canary Islands but is valued as a garden plant worldwide. It is…

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Plant Profile: Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya farinosa)

Karen March 6, 2023 0 Comments

Also known as powdery liveforever, and powdery dudleya, north coast dudleya, and sea lettuce, this evergreen succulent is native to the coastlines of northern California and Oregon where is grows…

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Plant Profile: Atriplex dimorphostegia

Karen October 31, 2022 0 Comments

This annual shrub is a member of the Amaranthaceae family that also includes spinach, beet, and celosia. It is native to western Asia from Arabia to Afghanistan and Tibet where…

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Plant Profile: Desert Tamarix (Tamarix tetragyna)

Karen September 5, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as 4-stamen tamarix and salt cedar, this evergreen tree is native to coastal areas of the eastern Mediterrea,n to Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, where it grows in…

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Plants of the Bible: Desert Tamarix (Tamarix tetragyna)

Karen May 6, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as 4-stamen tamarix and salt cedar, this evergreen tree is native to coastal areas of the eastern Mediterrean, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula where it grows in sandy…

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Plant Profile: Mediterranean Saltwort (Atriplex halimus)

Karen September 27, 2021 0 Comments

Also known as sea orache, this halophitic evergreen shrub is native to coastal areas of the Mediterranean Basin, North and East African and the Arabian Peninsula, and is a member…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Athel Tree (Tamarix aphylla aka T. articulata )

Karen January 20, 2014 0 Comments

This evergreen tree is a native of northern and central Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia where it is found growing along water courses. It is a member…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira)

Karen November 13, 2013 0 Comments

This broadleaf evergreen shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea, is a tough adaptable medium-sized shrub that can be used in a variety of ways in mild climates. Upright with…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Silver Linden (Tilia tomentosa)

Karen July 8, 2013 0 Comments

Tolerant of pollution, salt, and wind, silver linden is a tall deciduous tree that can be a useful shade tree in cities as well as towns. The heart shaped leaves…

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