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Bougainvillea is a genus of shrubs in the Nyctaginaceae family. Some of its species are called bougainvillea (feminine) or bougainvillea (masculine), including Bougainvillea glabra, Bougainvillea spectabilis and Bougainvillea buttiana.

The African Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is the best known of the eight baobab species. It is an African caudiciform tree of the genus Adansonia and of the family Bombacaceae, according to the classical classification, or Malvaceae, according to the phylogenetic classification. Sacred for several cultures, it is also a palaver tree that it is inappropriate…

Delonix regia, the flamboyant, is a species of tree in the family Caesalpiniaceae according to the classical classification, or Fabaceae according to the phylogenetic classification. Its red bloom is spectacular. Originally from Madagascar, it is now found throughout the intertropical zone as an ornamental tree.

Grandidier’s Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri) is a species of tree in the Bombacaceae family according to the classical classification, or in the Malvaceae family according to the phylogenetic classification.

Graptopetalum bellum is a species of succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family.The species was discovered in 1972 by Alfred Lau in western Mexico (states of Chihuahua and Sonora) around 1,600 m altitude. It grows in mountainous regions with moderate sun exposure.

Aloe ramosissima is an aloe found in the Richtersveld desert on the border between South Africa and Namibia.It is made in the form of a bush not exceeding 2 m in height. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Aloe dichotoma.

The Canary Islands dragon tree (Dracaena draco), or common dragon tree, is a monocotyledonous tree plant of the family Liliaceae (or Dracaenaceae) according to the classical classification, or Asparagaceae (or Ruscaceae) according to the phylogenetic classification. The Canary Islands dragon tree looks like a large parasol which, when old, can reach more than 20 m…

Monilaria obconica is a species of the Aizoaceae family first described by H.D. Ihlenfeldt and S. Jorgensen. Monilaria obconica belongs to the genus Monilaria. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life. This species is endemic to the Namaqualand region. The resemblance of Monilaria obconica leaves to rabbit ears and its other characteristics facilitated…

The Ageratum, also called Mexican Ageratum, is a blue-colored bedding and border plant 15 to 20cm high. The flowers are abundant from June to September.

Cephalanthus occidentalis is a species of shrub in the madder family (Rubiaceae) that is native to North America. Its vernacular name in Canada is buttonbush, black wood, button wood.