Plants

Jicama (pronounced hee-ka-ma) is a root vegetable that is native to Mexico and Central and South America. Also known as the Mexican turnip or yam bean, it is a member of the legume family and is commonly consumed raw or cooked in various dishes. Jicama has a crispy and juicy…
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The Japanese maple tree, also known as Acer palmatum, is a small deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China. It is widely admired for its delicate and intricate foliage, which ranges in color from bright green to deep red, and its graceful and elegant form. Japanese maple…
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Japanese honeysuckle, or Lonicera japonica, is a species of flowering plant native to Japan and other parts of Asia. It is a woody vine that can grow up to 30 feet long, with oval leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. While…
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The Jack Pine tree is a coniferous tree native to North America. It is named after its discoverer, French botanist Jacques-Louis de La Corne, who named it “Pinus banksiana” after the English botanist Sir Joseph Banks. The tree is also commonly known as the Banksian pine. The Jack Pine tree…
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