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Epazote: characteristics, growing and planting conditions and uses of the plant

Epazote is a rather ordinary and weedy looking herb that is not well known, but it’s definitely worth growing a plant or two in the kitchen garden. This herb is easy to cultivate and can be found growing wild in many parts of the United States and Mexico. It also goes by the names of [...]

Callistemon (Bottlebrushes):characteristics,growing and planting conditions,care that is to be taken.

Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are closely related to paperbark melaleucas, which also have ‘bottlebrush’ shaped flower spikes. It is difficult to tell to which genus some species belong. Botanists are currently closely studying these plants to determine how they are best classified. There are 34 [...]

Crape Myrtle:characteristics, growing and planting conditions and the care that should be taken.

With literally hundreds of sizes and colors available, crape (or crepe) myrtles are a terrific, low-maintenance choice for prolific blooms during hot, humid summers. Some of the common names for Lagerstroemia include Crape Myrtle and Crape Myrtlette. Crape myrtles bloom in midsummer, with colors including white, lavender, purple, pink, magenta, and red. After blooming, they [...]

How to grow Acacia – a genus with a large number (>1000) of species

Description of the genus Acacia is a type of plant that has a large number of species as a part of the genus (with more than a 1000 species of this plant present). The tree is a native of tropical regions of various continents such as Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and America. These trees are [...]


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