Texas mountain laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is a slow-growing multi-trunk shrub that can grow from 3 to 6 m tall. From winter to spring it produces drooping clusters of bluish-lavender flowers that produce a grape-soda-like fragrance. The fruit is a semi-woody pod filled with bright red poisonous seeds. Drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Native to New Zealand, kōwhai is an evergreen species of flowering shrub or small tree. The nectar of its flowers are toxic to honeybees. The long yellow blooms are unofficially considered to be the national flower of New Zealand.

Sophora tomentosa, also known as necklacepod, yellow necklacepod, and occasionally as silver bush, is a pantropical shrub or small tree in the family Fabaceae. It commonly ranges in height from 1.2 to 3 m and often occurs in coastal conditions and near wetlands. The common name Necklacepod is derived from the characteristic string of seed pods that develop after its yellow flowers germinate into seeds. Necklacepod is a nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and in parts of the Americas hummingbirds as well. It is suggested for use by native plant enthusiasts in Florida as a good landscape plant for xeriscaping but it only naturally occurs in coastal counties in the central and southern part of the state, while closely related varieties occur in Texas, and the Caribbean. The variety of Necklacepod growing in Australia is considered an endangered species in some areas due to the clearing of coastal habitat and displacement by invasive species. In Sri Lanka, the plant is known as Moodu Murunga. The inedible pod has some similarities to the Murunga (Drumstick) pod. It has been used to make fish poisons, insect and spider repellents etc., esp in Africa.

A minimalist species, the Dwarf or prostrate kowhai is considered a delicate and unusual plant with tiny leaves and zigzag branches. Its name comes from the Maori language for the color yellow, which is also the color of the flowers.

Shrubby sophora is an evergreen shrub found in grassy lowlands, mountain slopes, and river valleys. It contains cytosine which is toxic if ingested. Ingesting any part of the plant, especially the roots, can cause moderate to severe illness, or even death.

Eve's Necklace is a small tree with pink flowers that hang in clusters. It also grows black fruit with poisonous seeds in bead-like arrangements, which is how it earned its nickname. Eve's Necklace grows in the United States and thrives in limestone soil.

Coastal kowhai (Sophora chathamica) grows in coastal forests and is a popular native tree for larger gardens but beware, all parts of the plant, particularly the ripe yellow seeds, are poisonous due to a major toxin called Cytisine.

Bitter bean is a tree found in terrestrial habitats. The genus name, Sophora, is derived from the Arabic word for "a tree with pea-like flowers." Plants within this genus have been found dating back as far as the Eocene epoch, at least 33.9 million years ago.

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.