Enciclopedia de Plantas

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Red guava-like fruits of Ugni molinae on green leavesMyrtaceae

Ugni molinae: complete guide

Ugni molinae

Discover Ugni molinae, also known as Chilean guava or strawberry myrtle. This compact shrub produces fine, guava-like fruits. Learn all about cultivation, harvest and care of this special plant.

12 min
European gorse with golden yellow flowers and green spiny foliageFabaceae

European gorse: complete guide

Ulex europaeus

Discover European gorse (Ulex europaeus), a winter-flowering shrub with brilliant golden blooms and sharp spines. Perfect for hedges and impossible sites.

12 min
Yellow flowers of Ulex gallii with spiny twigFabaceae

Ulex gallii: complete guide

Ulex gallii

Discover western gorse: a compact shrub with yellow flowers. Perfect for dry soil and low maintenance Atlantic gardens.

12 min
Dwarf furze with vibrant yellow flowers in full bloomFabaceae

Dwarf furze: complete guide

Ulex minor

Dwarf furze is a low-growing, spiny shrub with bright yellow flowers from summer to autumn. Ideal for dry, poor soils in landscape gardens.

12 min
Ulex parviflorus shrub with golden yellow flowers and spines in dry landscapeFabaceae

Small-flowered gorse: complete guide

Ulex parviflorus

Full guide to Ulex parviflorus: planting, soil, pruning, and winter care for this spiny Mediterranean shrub with golden winter flowers.

12 min
Ulluco plant with colorful edible tubersBasellaceae

Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus): complete guide

Ullucus tuberosus

Ullucus tuberosus, the ulluco, is a traditional Andean vegetable with edible tubers. Learn how to grow this colorful tuberous plant with nutritional value and unique flavors.

12 min
Dutch elm (Ulmus x hollandica) showing its broad arching crown in a park settingUlmaceae

Dutch elm: complete guide

Ulmus × hollandica

Full guide to Ulmus x hollandica: siting, soil, watering, pruning, Dutch elm disease management, and companion plants for this majestic hybrid elm.

12 min
Ivory-tinted foliage of Ulmus americana tree in summer seasonUlmaceae

Ulmus americana: complete guide

Ulmus americana

Discover American elm, a majestic tree with ivory-tinted foliage. This impressive fast-growing tree is ideal for landscape planting and park-like settings. Learn all about care and maintenance.

12 min
Wych elm with large canopy and branch structureUlmaceae

Wych elm: complete guide

Ulmus glabra

Discover wych elm (Ulmus glabra), a mighty deciduous tree with large rough double-serrated leaves. A classic European garden tree for large spaces.

12 min
Russian elm with graceful canopy and delicate winged seedsUlmaceae

Russian elm: complete guide

Ulmus laevis

Discover Russian elm (Ulmus laevis), an elegant European elm with small leaves and delicate floating fruits. A refined tree for moderate to moist locations.

12 min
Field elm with small foliage and slender branch structureUlmaceae

Field elm: complete guide

Ulmus minor

Discover field elm (Ulmus minor), a compact elm species with small fine leaves. Suitable for moderate locations and as a hedging plant.

12 min
Fine foliage of Chinese elm with colored exfoliating barkUlmaceae

Ulmus parvifolia: complete guide

Ulmus parvifolia

Discover Chinese elm, an elegant tree with fine foliage and colored bark. This compact, slow-growing tree is ideal for containers and small gardens. Learn care tips and suitable locations.

12 min
Siberian elm displaying fine, light green foliage in summer dressUlmaceae

Siberian elm: complete guide

Ulmus pumila

Siberian elm is a fast-growing deciduous tree with fine, small leaves. Extremely hardy and remarkably tolerant of dry conditions and urban stress.

12 min
Slippery elm leaves and barkUlmaceae

Slippery Elm: complete guide

Ulmus rubra

Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a majestic American tree. Learn how to grow this fast-growing tree and understand its ecological value.

12 min
Ulmus thomasii tree with gray bark and green foliageUlmaceae

Ulmus thomasii: complete guide

Ulmus thomasii

The cork elm is a North American deciduous tree with distinctive corky branches and elegant leaves. Discover how to cultivate and maintain this durable tree.

12 min
Glossy foliage of California bay in full sunLauraceae

California bay: complete guide

Umbellularia californica

Learn everything about California bay (Umbellularia californica), a striking evergreen shrub from the American West with glossy foliage, subtle flowers, and distinctive fruits.

12 min
Unique disc-shaped leaves of horizontal navelwortCrassulaceae

Horizontal navelwort: complete guide

Umbilicus horizontalis

Learn everything about horizontal navelwort (Umbilicus horizontalis), a fascinating succulent with unique disc-shaped leaves and delicate flowers, perfect for rock gardens and dry locations.

12 min
Navelwort with characteristic round leaves and cascading growth on rocksCrassulaceae

Umbilicus rupestris: complete guide

Umbilicus rupestris

Discover the navelwort, an elegant succulent for walls and rocks. Learn everything about cultivation, location, maintenance, and the unique round leaves of this Mediterranean plant.

12 min
Cat's claw leavesRubiaceae

Cat's Claw: complete guide

Uncaria tomentosa

Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a versatile tropical vine from South America. Learn all about this herbal and nutritional plant.

12 min
Urena lobata flowers and foliageMalvaceae

Urena lobata: complete guide

Urena lobata L.

Urena lobata, commonly known as bur-mallow, is a tropical shrub with pink flowers and lobed leaves. Learn about cultivation, care, and nutritional needs in this comprehensive guide.

12 min
Urochloa mutica, para grass, broad green leaves close-upPoaceae

Para grass: complete guide

Urochloa mutica

Full guide to Urochloa mutica (Para grass): identification, growing location, soil, watering, winter care, and companion planting for this tropical grass species.

12 min
Urospermum dalechampii yellow flower headsAsteraceae

Urospermum dalechampii: complete guide

Urospermum dalechampii (L.) Scop. ex F.W.Schmidt

Urospermum dalechampii, known as golden-fleece, is a Mediterranean annual with bright yellow flowers. Thrives in dry, sunny locations. Discover cultivation methods here.

12 min
False hawkbit displaying characteristic yellow flowers in full bloomAsteraceae

False hawkbit: complete guide

Urospermum picroides

False hawkbit is an elegant annual plant with fine, yellow flowers and characteristic long-plumed seeds. Perfect for dry, sunny locations.

12 min
Common nettle plant with stems and leavesUrticaceae

Common nettle: complete guide

Urtica dioica

Discover everything about common nettle (Urtica dioica). Learn how to grow, maintain, and maximize the potential of this versatile plant in your garden.

12 min