Articles related to "Euphorbiaceae"



Sangre de Drago
Sangre de Drago (Croton lechleri, Euphorbiaceae) is a forest tree found through much of north-western South America.
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Hardy Euphorbias - Part 2
There's a hardy Euphorbia for just about every garden and every garden situation, from dry and sunny with sharp drainage to cool, shady places. There's even at least one that prefers damp soil. They range from short, sprawling plants to shrub substitutes reaching several feet tall and wide. Many are evergreen, lighting up the garden even in winter. There are lots of photos, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
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Hardy Euphorbias - Part 1
Hardy Euphorbia are one of my loves in the plant world. The foliage, form and flowers are all soul satisfying. As Dan Hinkley of Heronswood Nursery said, "you can't have too many euphorbs". In this two part series, I'll tell you about the ones that I grow, have grown and some I want to grow. Plus, I'll tell you which nurseries online list which plants. There are a lot of photos, so please be patient while the page loads for you...
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Plant Families: Spurge
The Spurge Family (<I>Euphorbiaceae</I>) is everything the Heath Family isn't, which is polite way to say it falls at the other end of the spectrum in most people's eyes.
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Subtle Pleasures - Autumn
Despite the brief glory of flaming leaves, autumn is really a subtle season. Flowers change to seedheads, pods and berries. Sometimes these are brilliantly colored but in many plants, these final gifts of the season are tinted with elusive hues only seen on close inspection. There are lots of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
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Rubber in East Asia
An introduction to the rubber industry in East Asia.
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Christmas Plants of the World
Christmas is associated with many traditional plants, some more well known than others; plants used to decorate homes at Christmas may originate from a variety of places.
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Mayan Warfare and Farming
The Maya used guidance from the Gods and a complex calendar to farm successful crops; however, constant Mayan warfare may have contributed to vital crop failure.
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A Cactus by Any Other Name
The title "cactus" is often unwittingly bestowed upon plants that aren't Cacti at all. So why is it that all Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are Cacti? It isn't as complicated as it sounds!
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Jatrophas of Arizona for the Landscape
Jatrophas are an unusual group of plants in the euphorbia family with an unusual form. The Jatrophas of Arizona are among the hardiest to both heat and cold.
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