Baybean (Canavalia rosea) is a pantropical plant from the same family as the common pea and other legumes. Its seeds are so buoyant that they can float on ocean currents and be distributed far from the original parent plant. It is highly tolerant of salt and does well in sandy, well-drained soils.

Blooms white or pink butterfly-shaped flowers in the summer. After that, the plant will produce fruits, but the pods are very large, ranging from 30 to 50 cm for large ones and about 5 cm wide. The leaves are trifoliate with long petioles.

Although it is a vine perennial herb the base becomes woody. The vine reaches more than 5 m in length. The stems are sparsely crushed with short downward pressures but many later fall off. The leaves are three-leaved compound leaves the leaflets are slightly yellowish green round to wide oval 5 to 12 cm long 4 to 10 cm wide slightly leathery with sharp or rounded tips. The leaves are oval and have sharp tips and fall off quickly. The flowering period is in summer and a general inflorescence is produced from the leaves. Add more than a dozen flowers to one inflorescence. The flowers are light pink and 2.5 to 3 cm long. The wing and keel flaps are almost the same length. The heel is about 1 cm in length and the tip of the upper heel piece protrudes slightly. Note that this flower is upside down from a normal bean flower that is the keel flap is up the tip is down and the flag valve is down. This is because the branches of the inflorescences coming out of the leaf buds are curved downward and extend. The legumes are 5 to 10 cm long and 3 to 3.5 cm wide and contain 2-5 seeds. The seeds are brown ellipsoid 1.5 cm long and have a navel.

Chickasaw features flowers that are pink-purple and its beans are reported to be edible when boiled. Other reports indicate that the beans could be toxic when eaten in large quantities. The plants’ growth habits can vary, but one gardener in Florida reported that the beans covered his entire 400 sq. ft. garden at one point.

Brazilian jackbean is a resilient perennial climbing plant, recognized by its sprawling, robust vines and broad, trifoliate leaves. Its flowers are beautiful, with purple to blue shades, often revealing its place amid the lush greenery of tropical and subtropical habitats. The large seed pods house beans which play a role in the plant's survival, by enticing animals to aid in dispersal. Brazilian jackbean's adaptability allows it to thrive in environments ranging from disturbed soils to sandy beaches, showcasing a strong survival strategy.

Canavalia septentrionalis is a climbing or trailing leguminous vine notable for its robust, woody stems and large, trifoliate leaves, which provide a dense canopy in tropical environments. Its showy, pink to violet flowers lead to an elongated pod, housing several red-brown seeds. Adapted to sandy soils, canavalia septentrionalis thrives in coastal dunes and beachfronts, contributing to soil stabilization and dune formation.

Maunaloa is a robust climbing vine, recognized for its elegant, butterfly-like flowers, typically in shades of pink and purple. Its broad, three-foliate leaves and thick, rope-like stems enable it to thrive in coastal environments, often stabilizing sand dunes with its extensive root system. Seed pods are curved, resembling a sword, which burst open when ripe to disperse seeds.

Silky jackbean, a coastal dune specialist, exhibits vigorous growth through trailing vines and silky foliage. Its distinguished broad, trifoliate leaves shimmer with a silvery hue, while delicate bell-shaped flowers add a splash of purple-pink elegance. These blooms often entice local pollinators, pivotal for the plant's reproductive success in sandy, challenging habitats.

Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.