Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) is a legume related to the pea and native to Asia and Australia. Sericea lespedeza is considered an invasive species in parts of the world other than Asia and Australia.

Shrub lespedeza (Lespedeza bicolor) is a bushy, flowering legume. In many areas, shrub lespedeza was originally introduced to support wildlife and for use as an ornamental garden plant. Now, however, the shrub lespedeza is considered an invasive species.

Roundhead bushclover (Lespedeza capitata) is a perennial wildflower that’s particularly high in protein. That’s why many mammals—such as deer, muskrat, and rabbits—love to nibble on it. Meanwhile, birds often eat the seeds and bees visit the small flowers. This prairie plant is drought-resistant and indigenous to eastern North America.

Slender Lespedeza (Lespedeza virginica) is a flowering plant species that is related to the bean. Slender Lespedeza is native to the United States and Canada. This species is endangered in Wisconsin and New Hampshire.

Korean lespedeza is a perennial shrub characterized by its arching stems and trifoliate leaves. In late summer to fall, it boasts dense, raceme-like clusters of purplish-pink pea-like flowers, which attract pollinators. Adapted to temperate regions, korean lespedeza thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, displaying remarkable hardiness and resilience to cold climates.

The stems are long and crawl sideways and are 1 m long. There are many soft hairs standing on the whole. The leaves are alternate and three leaves. The apical leaflets are wide-fallen to fallen-oval, or elliptical to almost circular, with a length of 1 to 2 cm, a width of 8 to 15 mm, and the tip is often slightly recessed. The flowers appear on the leaf buds, have almost no pattern, and attach 2-4 pieces together. The flowers are 7 to 8 mm long, the petals are white, and there is a pair of reddish purple spots near the central base of the flag valve. One to three closed flowers arrive at the top of the stem. The heel is 3 to 4 mm long and has many standing hairs, and the fissure is 2.5 to 3 mm long and needle-like. The nodules are broad egg-shaped with dense hair lying on the tip, and the length is 3 to 4 mm. Closed flowers have better fruiting.

Bicolored lespedeza is a deciduous shrub with gracefully arching branches and trifoliate leaves that create a textured, layered appearance. Its small, clustered pink to purple flowers bloom in late summer, inviting pollinators. Adapting well to various soils, bicolored lespedeza is resilient, often found on sunny slopes where it stabilizes soil and enhances biodiversity.

Juncea lespedeza is a herb that grows symbiotically with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil, allowing both it and the bacteria to thrive. Its flowers are also interesting -- they are permanently closed and produce fertile seeds without being pollinated. Juncea lespedeza's twigs have been used to make brooms, and the plant as a whole is cultivated for use as green manure.

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.