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Zinnias (Zinnia)
Zinnias are members of the aster family. They are native to South America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, where they grow in scrublands and dry grasslands. The genus is named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, who first identified it. One Spanish nickname for the plant translates to "sickness of the eye" because its flowers were long considered small and unappealing before the plant made a comeback in ornamental decorations. Zinnias are loved by pollinators and are often used in gardens to attract butterflies.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Zinnias
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Attributes of Zinnias
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Zinnias
Distribution of Zinnias
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Distribution Map of Zinnias
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Zinnias
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The zinnias genus is known for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers and simple care profile. Zinniass require a good amount of sunlight (at least 6 hours daily), well-drained soils, and regular watering. These plants prefer warmer temperatures and can struggle in cool, damp climates. Common challenges include powdery mildew, bacterial spot, and pest invasions, especially from aphids and caterpillars. Seasonal considerations involve starting seeds indoors in early spring or directly outside after the last frost, reducing water in fall, and avoiding harsh winter conditions.
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8 most common species：
Common zinnia
The common zinnia is a popular garden plant that has usually been hybridized from different wild varieties. It thrives in relatively dry conditions with good airflow and comes in many colors.
Narrow leaf zinnia
Narrow leaf zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) is a flowering perennial plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Narrow leaf zinnia is a popular plant in ornamental gardens. This species is particularly popular when it is bred in hybrid forms with other zinnia species for their pleasant color combinations.
Mexican zinnia
Mexican zinnia (Zinnia haageana) is an annual shrub native to Mexico in the large Zinnia family of flowering plants. Mexican zinnia and other Zinnia species are cultivated ornamentally due to their large, colorful blooms.
Peruvian zinnia
Peruvian zinnia is an annual plant that can grow up to 91 to 122 cm tall. A native of South America, the peruvian zinnia looks much different than the hybridized types that are grown today. They are a small but colorful addition to the garden, with blooms that are red or yellow.
Rocky mountain zinnia
Rocky mountain zinnia (Zinnia grandiflora) is a small subshrub that can grow to be 22 cm tall. Rocky mountain zinnia is native to the southwestern United States, the southern central United States, and Mexico. This species was traditionally used by the Zuni people in spiritual ceremonies.
White zinnia
White zinnia (Zinnia acerosa) is a small desert shrub that lives in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It develops gnarled, woody branches and rarely exceeds 16 cm in overall height. Thanks to its hardy nature and long blooming period, white zinnia has become a popular ornamental plant in dry regions. The flowers also commonly attract butterflies.
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow' boasts a double-flowered display of radiant yellow blooms that can captivate any garden. These flowers, resembling small suns, sit atop sturdy stems, complemented by lush green foliage. Adaptive and resilient, zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow' thrives in a variety of climates, boasting both drought tolerance and resistance to disease—traits that exemplify this plant's robustness and its enchanting floral contribution to any sunny landscape.
Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose'
Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose' boasts a stunning bicolor flower with vibrant rose and white star-shaped patterns that make it a garden standout. This versatile bedding plant thrives in full sunlight, robustly flowering in a diversity of climates while resisting drought and disease. Its compact growth habit and long blooming season ensure this species is a lasting spectacle of color and vitality in any setting.
All Species of Zinnias
Common zinnia
Common zinnia
The common zinnia is a popular garden plant that has usually been hybridized from different wild varieties. It thrives in relatively dry conditions with good airflow and comes in many colors.
Narrow leaf zinnia
Narrow leaf zinnia
Narrow leaf zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) is a flowering perennial plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Narrow leaf zinnia is a popular plant in ornamental gardens. This species is particularly popular when it is bred in hybrid forms with other zinnia species for their pleasant color combinations.
Mexican zinnia
Mexican zinnia
Mexican zinnia (Zinnia haageana) is an annual shrub native to Mexico in the large Zinnia family of flowering plants. Mexican zinnia and other Zinnia species are cultivated ornamentally due to their large, colorful blooms.
Peruvian zinnia
Peruvian zinnia
Peruvian zinnia is an annual plant that can grow up to 91 to 122 cm tall. A native of South America, the peruvian zinnia looks much different than the hybridized types that are grown today. They are a small but colorful addition to the garden, with blooms that are red or yellow.
Rocky mountain zinnia
Rocky mountain zinnia
Rocky mountain zinnia (Zinnia grandiflora) is a small subshrub that can grow to be 22 cm tall. Rocky mountain zinnia is native to the southwestern United States, the southern central United States, and Mexico. This species was traditionally used by the Zuni people in spiritual ceremonies.
White zinnia
White zinnia
White zinnia (Zinnia acerosa) is a small desert shrub that lives in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It develops gnarled, woody branches and rarely exceeds 16 cm in overall height. Thanks to its hardy nature and long blooming period, white zinnia has become a popular ornamental plant in dry regions. The flowers also commonly attract butterflies.
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow' boasts a double-flowered display of radiant yellow blooms that can captivate any garden. These flowers, resembling small suns, sit atop sturdy stems, complemented by lush green foliage. Adaptive and resilient, zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow' thrives in a variety of climates, boasting both drought tolerance and resistance to disease—traits that exemplify this plant's robustness and its enchanting floral contribution to any sunny landscape.
Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose'
Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose'
Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose' boasts a stunning bicolor flower with vibrant rose and white star-shaped patterns that make it a garden standout. This versatile bedding plant thrives in full sunlight, robustly flowering in a diversity of climates while resisting drought and disease. Its compact growth habit and long blooming season ensure this species is a lasting spectacle of color and vitality in any setting.
Mexican zinnia 'Old Mexico'
Mexican zinnia 'Old Mexico'
Mexican zinnia 'Old Mexico' is a hybrid of Mexican zinnia prized for its unique and striking two-colored scarlet-red and yellow-orange blossoms. Flower coloration varies between inner scarlet and outer yellow, and vice versa. Mexican zinnia 'Old Mexico' is a garden favorite that is easy to grow, strikingly colored, and has a long bloom period. The name harkens back to zinnias' native environment in Mexico.
Profusion white zinnia
Profusion white zinnia
The profusion white zinnia is a cultivar from the daisy family created from two other varieties of zinnias (Augustifolia and Elegans). Improvements made to this cultivar include easy maintenance and resistance to some disease and weather conditions, it has white petals and a yellow center. The profusion white zinnia is the winner of several notable awards. Birds and butterflies are attracted to it. This annual (Zinnia 'Profusion White') is easy to grow and can be found in gardens or containers. It makes a wonderful cut flower.
Common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red'
Common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red'
You’ll understand the name of common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red' when you see its astonishing multi-hued white and red flowers, which grow heads up to 7 cm wide from a thickly leafed plant. This mixed coloration is very different from the typical single-hued colors of its source species, Zinnia.
Common zinnia 'Macarenia'
Common zinnia 'Macarenia'
With good planting habits, a long blooming season, superior cut flowers, and doubleness of color, the common zinnia 'Macarenia' has set itself apart from other Zinnia cultivars. The meaning of its name and parentage have not been disclosed. However, the common zinnia 'Macarenia' remains popular among gardeners as a choice double flower that is easy to grow and attracts pollinators to their gardens.
Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen'
Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen'
Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen' is an attractive cultivar named for its double cherry or fire-engine red flowerheads that measure 10 to 12 cm across. As the flowers mature, their centers become circled by small yellow stars. This cultivar is as easy to start and grow as other Zinnias.
Zinnias 'Profusion Red'
Zinnias 'Profusion Red'
The zinnias 'Profusion Red' is a cultivar from the daisy family created from two other varieties of zinnias (angustifolia and elegans). Its profuse red petals surround a yellow center and lay plain the origin of its name. This annual is the winner of several notable awards. Butterflies and birds are attracted by it. The zinnias 'Profusion Red' is known for its versatility and simplicity of care, so it works well in garden beds or containers. This is also a great choice for cut flowers.
Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose'
Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose'
Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose' is a vibrant rose-pink cultivar of Common zinnia that grows slightly shorter and features beautiful double flowers. Reaching 13 cm in diameter, this cultivar has one of the largest flowers out of the hundreds of Common zinnia cultivars. With such beautiful, large rose-colored flowers, it is no wonder why this zinnia causes such an uproar!
Common zinnia 'Purple Prince'
Common zinnia 'Purple Prince'
Common zinnia 'Purple Prince' are members of the aster family. They are native to South America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, where they grow in scrublands and dry grasslands. The genus is named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, who first identified it. One Spanish nickname for the plant translates to "sickness of the eye" because its flowers were long considered small and unappealing before the plant made a comeback in ornamental decorations. Common zinnia 'Purple Prince' are loved by pollinators and are often used in gardens to attract butterflies.
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Fire'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Fire'
Aptly named, zinnias 'Double Zahara Fire' has double flowers that are vibrant orange. This compact plant produces ample blooms throughout the season. Its disease resistance, low-maintenance needs, and strong stems make this plant popular in gardens and floral arrangements alike.
Zinnias 'Zahara Raspberry'
Zinnias 'Zahara Raspberry'
Zinnias 'Zahara Raspberry' is from the Zahara Series, which have large flowers, are hardy, and are resistant to some diseases. This cultivar is unique due to its vibrant raspberry-red flowers, true to its name, which have a circle of golden-red stars around the center.
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime' are members of the aster family. They are native to South America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, where they grow in scrublands and dry grasslands. The genus is named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, who first identified it. One Spanish nickname for the plant translates to "sickness of the eye" because its flowers were long considered small and unappealing before the plant made a comeback in ornamental decorations. Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime' are loved by pollinators and are often used in gardens to attract butterflies.
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Salmon Rose'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Salmon Rose'
Showcasing lush, double blooms in a captivating salmon pink hue with a hint of rose, zinnias 'Double Zahara Salmon Rose' is a standout in any garden. Its flowers radiate vivid color atop sturdy stems, resistant to both disease and pests. Zinnias 'Double Zahara Salmon Rose' thrives in warm conditions and full sun, forming dense mounds that provide continuous summer to fall blossoms, delighting pollinators and human admirers alike.
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac' boasts large, eye-catching lilac blooms that make a bold garden statement. Preferring full sun, common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac''s robust stems reach up to 3 feet, supporting the vibrant, dahlia-like flowers. This annual thrives in warm climates, offering continual blossoms throughout the summer when deadheaded regularly.
Zinnias 'Double Zahara White'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara White'
With its abundant and long-lasting, pure white double blooms, zinnias 'Double Zahara White' is a standout in sunny gardens. Its bushy, compact stature, typically around 8-14 inches tall, is adorned with multiple layers of daisy-like petals. Zinnias 'Double Zahara White' thrives in the heat and shows impressive disease resistance, making it a resilient choice for borders, containers, and as a bold accent among other colorful annuals.
Common zinnia 'Zowie! Yellow Flame'
Common zinnia 'Zowie! Yellow Flame'
Common zinnia 'Zowie! Yellow Flame' is a cultivar of Common zinnia but looks quite different from its parent plant. 'Zowie' has double flowers that are 10 cm in diameter with scarlet centers and yellow edges (hence the name). 'Zowie' is slightly shorter than its parent, reaching only 61 cm instead of 76 cm. Gardeners love this cultivar for its longer flowering period, which lasts summer to frost (the parent only blooms through summer).
Common zinnia 'Inca'
Common zinnia 'Inca'
Common zinnia 'Inca' is a Zinnia cultivar that has been specially bred for its brilliant, bright orange flowers which bloom in the summer months. In contrast to those of the parent plant, these flowers have thin petals that curl naturally, bulking up the bloom, making it a striking feature of any garden and quite popular in the cut plant industry.
Common zinnia 'Orange King'
Common zinnia 'Orange King'
Common zinnia 'Orange King' has full-double and exceptionally large blooms, which reach 12 to 15 cm in diameter. The name 'Orange King' comes from the vibrant mandarin-orange petals. The stem is very long, up to 90 cm, and sturdy, which helps prop the flower up and make it dominant in the landscape. Common zinnia 'Orange King' is as easy to grow and as hardy as other Zinnias.
Common zinnia 'Will Rogers'
Common zinnia 'Will Rogers'
Common zinnia 'Will Rogers' is named after the popular American stage and film actor Will Roger, who lived from 1879 to 1935. This spectacular garden flower produces bright red blooms, which is very different from the paler pink and purple flowers of the parent plant. As well as attracting the eye, the bright flowers are very popular with birds and butterflies.
Common zinnia 'Envy'
Common zinnia 'Envy'
Common zinnia 'Envy' is a great plant to grow in any garden. This plant produces an ostentatious and unusual semi-double lime green flower, which stands in marked contrast to the pink color of the parent plant's blooms. Common zinnia 'Envy' grows well in pots and containers and is better suited to shade than other zinnias.
Common zinnia 'Mazurkia'
Common zinnia 'Mazurkia'
The common zinnia 'Mazurkia' variety of the Common zinnia catches the eye as its blooms are noticeably more textured and showy than other varieties. Its coloring also makes common zinnia 'Mazurkia' unique: bi-colored flowers with a whitish-pink on the bottom with bolder dark pink coloring in the middle. It's popular with gardeners both for attracting pollinators and as an excellent cut flower.
Common zinnia 'Zinderella Peach'
Common zinnia 'Zinderella Peach'
Common zinnia 'Zinderella Peach' is a variety of Common zinnia distinguished by its peaches and cream coloring (as its name suggests) and its dark eye. It is a good variety for a cut flower garden, as it provides ample pom-pom shaped blooms from mid-summer until fall.
Common zinnia 'Magellan Coral'
Common zinnia 'Magellan Coral'
Common zinnia 'Magellan Coral' is an attractive Zinnia with characteristic coral-colored flower heads (after which it is named). These annual plans have bright green foliage and dense double blooms of an intense deep coral color. This cultivar is notable for its unusually early bloom, after just 6 to 9 weeks, and the quantity and quality of its flowers.
Zinnias 'Profusion'
Zinnias 'Profusion'
The zinnias 'Profusion' is a series of cultivars from the daisy family created from two other varieties of zinnias (Augustifolia and Elegans) to improve the species (disease resistance, tolerance towards heat, humidity and drought). It can be found in several different colors including various shades of pink, orange, and white. It has yellow centers. The zinnias 'Profusion' is the winner of several notable awards. Butterflies are attracted by it.
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Wine'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Wine'
This variety of zinnia was cultivated to create extra-large, double-petaled blooms with quick crop times. Since the blooms are long-lasting and frequent, many gardeners add this to their cut flower collection. The bold red color of common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Wine' will also add an attractive focal point to any flower bed or container.
Palmer's zinnia
Palmer's zinnia
Palmer's zinnia showcases vibrant, daisy-like flowers atop sturdy stems, thriving in coastal environs where sandy soils and salt spray forge resilient flora. Its vivid blooms, with a spectrum of hues, attract pollinators, while its drought-tolerant nature allows for survival amidst scarce resources. The plant's lush, bushy foliage adds a striking textural contrast to its surroundings.
Zinnia zinnioides
Zinnia zinnioides
Zinnia zinnioides is a vibrant and showy flowering plant known for its wide range of colorful blooms that resemble daisies. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting flowers flourish in warm climates, standing out in gardens and attracting pollinators. Its petals array around a central disk in hues from white to deep red, making it a favorite for ornamental displays.
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Dracaena
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
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
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.
Maples
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
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
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.
Roses
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
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.
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Zinnias
Zinnia
Zinnias are members of the aster family. They are native to South America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, where they grow in scrublands and dry grasslands. The genus is named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, who first identified it. One Spanish nickname for the plant translates to "sickness of the eye" because its flowers were long considered small and unappealing before the plant made a comeback in ornamental decorations. Zinnias are loved by pollinators and are often used in gardens to attract butterflies.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Zinnias
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Attributes of Zinnias
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Zinnias
Distribution of Zinnias
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Distribution Map of Zinnias
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Zinnias
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The zinnias genus is known for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers and simple care profile. Zinniass require a good amount of sunlight (at least 6 hours daily), well-drained soils, and regular watering. These plants prefer warmer temperatures and can struggle in cool, damp climates. Common challenges include powdery mildew, bacterial spot, and pest invasions, especially from aphids and caterpillars. Seasonal considerations involve starting seeds indoors in early spring or directly outside after the last frost, reducing water in fall, and avoiding harsh winter conditions.
How to Water Zinnias?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Zinnias?
How to Propagate Zinnias?
How to Plant Zinnias?
Exploring the Zinnias Plants
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8 most common species：
Common zinnia
The common zinnia is a popular garden plant that has usually been hybridized from different wild varieties. It thrives in relatively dry conditions with good airflow and comes in many colors.
Narrow leaf zinnia
Narrow leaf zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) is a flowering perennial plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Narrow leaf zinnia is a popular plant in ornamental gardens. This species is particularly popular when it is bred in hybrid forms with other zinnia species for their pleasant color combinations.
Mexican zinnia
Mexican zinnia (Zinnia haageana) is an annual shrub native to Mexico in the large Zinnia family of flowering plants. Mexican zinnia and other Zinnia species are cultivated ornamentally due to their large, colorful blooms.
Peruvian zinnia
Peruvian zinnia is an annual plant that can grow up to 91 to 122 cm tall. A native of South America, the peruvian zinnia looks much different than the hybridized types that are grown today. They are a small but colorful addition to the garden, with blooms that are red or yellow.
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All Species of Zinnias
Common zinnia
Narrow leaf zinnia
Mexican zinnia
Peruvian zinnia
Rocky mountain zinnia
White zinnia
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow'
Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose'
Mexican zinnia 'Old Mexico'
Profusion white zinnia
Common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red'
Common zinnia 'Macarenia'
Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen'
Zinnias 'Profusion Red'
Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose'
Common zinnia 'Purple Prince'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Fire'
Zinnias 'Zahara Raspberry'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara Salmon Rose'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'
Zinnias 'Double Zahara White'
Common zinnia 'Zowie! Yellow Flame'
Common zinnia 'Inca'
Common zinnia 'Orange King'
Common zinnia 'Will Rogers'
Common zinnia 'Envy'
Common zinnia 'Mazurkia'
Common zinnia 'Zinderella Peach'
Common zinnia 'Magellan Coral'
Zinnias 'Profusion'
Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Wine'
Palmer's zinnia
Zinnia zinnioides
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Dracaena
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
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
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.
Maples
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
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
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.
Roses
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
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.
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