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Butterfly orchid: complete guide
Anacamptis papilionacea
Butterfly orchids (Anacamptis papilionacea) are Mediterranean orchids with purple butterfly-like flowers. Learn how to grow them in temperate climates outdoors.
Cyclamen coum: complete guide
Cyclamen coum
Spring cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) is a delicate plant with heart-shaped leaves and pink flowers blooming early.
Dioscorea hispida: complete guide
Dioscorea hispida Dennst.
Explore the Asiatic bitter yam, an exotic climbing tuber with dramatic foliage. Perfect for warm-season growing and tropical front yard effects.
Dioscorea polystachya: complete guide
Dioscorea polystachya
Discover the Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya), a fascinating climbing plant with knobby underground tubers prized for ornament.
Geranium tuberosum: complete guide
Geranium tuberosum
Discover the tuberous cranesbill with purple flowers and interesting underground tubers. An elegant spring bloomer for Mediterranean gardens.
AsteraceaeTuberlactuca (Lactuca tuberosa): complete growing guide
Lactuca tuberosa
Learn how to grow tuberlactuca, a fascinating wild relative of lettuce that produces edible tubers. Complete guide from sowing to harvest, with tips for root and leaf production.
Earth-chestnut: complete guide
Lathyrus tuberosus
Everything about Earth-chestnut (Lathyrus tuberosus): cultivation, flowering, edible tubers and maintenance calendar. A historic food plant making a culinary comeback.