Polypodium vulgare - common polypody Plants / Ferns Common polypody is a usual fern of mild and colder parts of Europe. It is evergreen and has about 30-40 cm long, thin stalks with mid green leaflets with rounded ends. It grows in semi-shade or shade, in woodland leafmould or epiphytically on rotting stumps or fallen tree trunks. … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:45:33 (24742 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Gardening with Good Bugs Other / Books Aiding readers in distinguishing between bugs that are beneficial to a garden’s health and those that are harmful and disruptive, this guidebook will help gardeners reduce and eliminate insects without using chemical pesticides. With expert horticulture tips—from cultivating plants that attract helpful … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2008 09:13:17 (10608 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl' - Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian Plants / Perennials Best grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates. Although technically rhizomatous, plants do not creep as the common name somewhat erroneously suggests. Freely self-seeds in optimum growing conditions. … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:29:07 (22286 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dryopteris filix mas - Common Male Fern Plants / Ferns Dryopteris filix-mas (Common Male Fern or Male Fern) is one of the most common ferns of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. It is deciduous or semi-evergreen and can grow to 1.2 metres in height and 1metre in diameter. … Contributed by abies 15.02. 2008 10:59:06 (23050 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Rehmannia elata - Chinese Foxglove Plants / Perennials Common Name: Chinese or Beverly Hills Foxglove (The Foxglove growing on Steriods). Rehmannia is named after Joseph Rehmann (1799-1831) a physician in Petrograd, Russia. The flowers of this plant look like a foxglove on steroids. The Chinese Foxglove blooms longer than common Foxglove and it has a showier … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:35:29 (25296 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ilex aquifolium - Common Holly Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Common holly is a useful evergreen shrub or small tree that can be grown as a specimen tree, clipped bushes or as a hedge. If unpruned it can reach height of 15m and spread 8m. It lives on wide range of soil types - from calcerous to poor and acid but preferably dry, well-drained / light. … Contributed by abies 29.10. 2007 08:24:49 (27940 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Tropaeolum peregrinum - Canary Bird Vine Plants / Climber Plants Apart from common nasturtiums, there is a group of related Tropaeolum species which all make lovely garden plants. Most popular of these is the Canary creeper, an extraordinary climber with deeply divided palm-shaped leaves and heavily fringed blooms that peep from among the foliage. It is not fully … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 11:30:51 (19436 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Mespilus germanica - common medlar Plants / Fruit woods The Common Medlar is a large shrub or small tree. In Middle Europe it grows up to 3 m tall. It has luxuriant dark green foliage, elliptic, 8–15 cm long and 3–4 cm wide. The leaves turn a spectacular red in autumn before falling. The five-petalled white or pinkish flowers are produced in from May … Contributed by abies 06.09. 2011 11:22:52 (24523 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Elettaria cardamomum - Cardamom Plants / Herbs and Spices Common Names: cardamom, Malabar cardamom, Ceylon cardamom | Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family) | This popular ginger is native to India. The spicy seeds are very aromatic and used extensively for culinary purposes, It is the true Cardamom of commerce. As an ornamental plant It must be grown with constant … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:26:23 (30645 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Carnegia gigantea - Saguaro Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Scientific Name: Carnegia gigantea (Cereus giganteus) Common Name: Saguaro, Sahuaro The 3 inch (7.6 cm) wide flowers open in the evening and crown the main stem and arms. The edible fruits split open into red, flower-like star shapes. The columnar main stem has prominent, spiny ribs, and with age it … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:10:14 (19713 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cannabis Other / Books Cannabis:The Beginners Guide on How to Start Growing Marijuana Plants at Home (Cannabis, Cannabis Growing, Marijuana, Marijuana Growing, Hydroponics) This book contains easy steps on how to start growing marijuana plants at home and everything you need to know about the plant and its needs. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2016 09:42:04 (17972 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Stachys densiflora 'Hummelo' - Common Betony Plants / Perennials Family: Lamiaceae. In summer, slender stems bearing loose spikes of flwoers rise from the clumps of low-growing foliage. make wonderful additions to specialty gardens, edges or the front of borders. Green foliage, purple flowers. … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 07:43:55 (17120 readers) Match on Title | |
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All About Houseplants Other / Books Indoor gardening made simple | Nothing brings life to your home like thriving houseplants. Learn how to choose the right plant for any location, including African violets, focuses and other houseplants that are currently in style. Includes complete care tips to help you avoid common problems and keep … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:22:30 (15983 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sorbus aucuparia 'Edulis' - mountain ash, rowan Plants / Deciduous Trees Mountain ash is a common tree in our country. In the 19th century a variety with edible fruit was found in Moravia, Czech Republic, it is called Edulis. … Contributed by havlis 21.11. 2016 11:26:42 (16717 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Desmodium gyrans - Telegraph Plant Plants / Other Darwin called the plant Hedysarum; modern botanists call it either Desmodium gyrans or, more correctly these days, Codariocalyx motorius; its common name is Dancing Grass or Telegraph plant or Semaphore plant -- after the leaf movements, which resemble semaphore signals. … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:00:45 (91961 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Juglans regia - common walnut Plants / Deciduous Trees Common walnut is a native tree of the Old World. Its natural habitat lies between South-eastern Europe and Himalayas. Irrespective of its large size it is still one of the most sought-after fruit trees of our country. … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:33:05 (30775 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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