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Fouquieria splendens (commonly known as ocotillo / ɒ k ə ˈ t iː j oʊ / (Latin American Spanish:), but also referred to as buggywhip, coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) is a plant indigenous to the Mojave Desert, Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Colorado Desert in the Southwestern United States (southern California, southern ...
A name often of no botanical standing and not governed by the ICNCP. The term generally applies to names such as Trademark Names, names covered by Plant Breeders Rights, Patents and Promotional Names, which are often used to enhance the sale of a plant. commissure The seam or face at which two carpel s adhere. See also fissure and suture. community
Another type of squash with a hidden botanical identity is the zucchini! Although we stir-fry, stuff , and even fry them in savory dishes, zucchini is considered a fruit.
Quercus agrifolia, the California live oak, [3] or coast live oak, is an evergreen [4] live oak native to the California Floristic Province.Live oaks are so-called because they keep living leaves on the tree all year, adding young leaves and shedding dead leaves simultaneously rather than dropping dead leaves en masse in the autumn like a true deciduous tree. [5]
The Cahuilla of California also used this as a toothache reliever, [48] and to treat chest pain as well by heating the plant gum and applying it to the chest. [48] [49] Ephedra californica, used by the indigenous peoples of California. [50] Epigaea repens, see article for full information. Equisetum hyemale, used by some Plateau tribes.
The Marin Art and Garden Center is a botanical garden and arts organization in Ross, California. The site is 11 acres (4.5 ha) and features gardens and historic buildings, including the Barn Theater, which is home to theater company the Ross Valley Players. Admission to the gardens is free.
California and Florida account for most commercial production. The first commercial orchards in Florida were planted in the 1870s and production peaked in the 1990s before declining. Most persimmon orchards in the US are small scale (70% less than 1 acre or 0.5 hectares and 90% less than 5 acres or 2 hectares).
Artemisia californica, also known as California sagebrush, is a species of western North American shrub in the sunflower family.. In the western United States, California sagebrush is grown in native plant gardens and as a drought-resistant landscaping choice.