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AmaranthaceaeAfrican amaranth: complete guide
Amaranthus muricatus
African amaranth is a wild plant with small red flowers. Learn all about cultivation, care and use in this practical guide for gardeners.
Breadnut Tree: complete guide
Brosimum alicastrum Sw.
Discover the tropical breadnut tree with nutritious fruits and ancient cultural heritage. Care tips, cultivation, and fascinating details in one guide.
DioscoreaceaeCush-cush yam: complete guide
Dioscorea trifida
Everything about Dioscorea trifida, the tropical cush-cush climbing yam with ornamental lobed leaves and edible tubers from South America.
ArecaceaeMauritius Palm: complete guide
Mauritia flexuosa
Discover the Mauritius Palm or Tree of Life, a majestic tropical palm from South America. With elegant feathered fronds and nutritious fruits. For very warm climates.
EuphorbiaceaeAnnual mercury: complete guide
Mercurialis annua
Discover everything about Annual mercury (Mercurialis annua). Complete care guide for fast-growing annual pioneer plants with bird food value.
CucurbitaceaeMomordica charantia: complete guide
Momordica charantia
Discover bitter melon (Momordica charantia) - a nutritious, productive climbing plant with unique fruits. Care, cultivation and harvest of this tropical crop.
Phaseolus pedicellatus: complete guide
Phaseolus pedicellatus
Discover Phaseolus pedicellatus, the Sonoran bean from North America. A nutritious wild bean with interesting growth habit. Cultivation and care.
PolygonaceaeRheum rhabarbarum: complete guide
Rheum rhabarbarum
Discover garden rhubarb, a vigorous plant with red stalks and delicious tart flavor. Perfect for kitchen gardens and large borders. Full care guide included.
PotamogetonaceaeHorned-pondweed: complete guide
Zannichellia palustris
Horned-pondweed is a submerged aquatic plant with fine foliage. Important for water ecosystems.