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Blue Cypress

Blue Cypress
Latin Name: Callitris columellaris
Description of Appearance: The Blue Cypress is a coniferous tree with grey-green to blue-green foliage and a distinct conical shape.
Common Names:
  • Blue Cypress
  • Australian Cypress
  • White Cypress
  • Murray River Cypress

Blueberry

Blueberry
Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Description of Appearance: Blueberries are small, round berries with a bluish-purple color. They grow in clusters on shrubs and are known for their sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Common Names:
  • Berries
  • Blueberry
  • Huckleberry
  • Whortleberry

Boswellia tree

Boswellia tree
Latin Name: Boswellia
Description of Appearance: The Boswellia tree is a medium-sized tree with papery peeling bark and pinnate leaves. It exudes a resin known as frankincense.
Common Names:
  • Boswellia tree
  • Frankincense tree

Broccoli

Broccoli
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Description of Appearance: Broccoli is a green vegetable with a thick, edible stalk and tightly clustered green flower buds.
Common Names:
  • Broccoli
  • Broccolini
  • Italian Broccoli
  • Calabrese

Brown rice

Brown rice
Latin Name: Oryza sativa
Description of Appearance: Brown rice is a whole grain rice with the inedible outer hull removed, leaving the nutrient-rich bran layer intact. It is typically a tan color due to the bran layer.
Common Names:
  • Brown rice
  • Rice
  • Whole grain rice

Buddha Wood

Buddha Wood
Latin Name: Eremophila mitchellii
Description of Appearance: Buddha Wood is a small shrub or tree with slender, silvery grey foliage and small tubular flowers that vary in color from pale cream to vibrant shades of pink or purple.
Common Names:
  • Buddha Wood
  • Desert Rosewood

Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash
Latin Name: Cucurbita moschata
Description of Appearance: Cucurbita moschata is a type of winter squash with a bell-shaped, long neck and a smooth, tan skin. The flesh is orange-yellow and has a sweet, nutty flavor.
Common Names:
  • Butternut Squash
  • Buttercup Squash
  • Bell Squash

Cabernet Sauvignon grapevine

Cabernet Sauvignon grapevine
Latin Name: Cabernet Sauvignon
Description of Appearance: Cabernet Sauvignon grape vines are known for their thick, dark-colored skins and small berries. They typically grow in moderate to warm climates and produce grapes used for making red wines.
Common Names:
  • Cabernet Sauvignon grapevine
  • Cabernet Sauvignon grape

Cacao

Cacao
Latin Name: Theobroma cacao
Description of Appearance: Cacao pods are large, elongated fruits with a rough, thick exterior. They typically range in color from green to yellow and contain sweet, white pulp with seeds inside.
Common Names:
  • Cacao pods
  • Cocoa pods
  • Cacao fruit
  • Cocoa fruit
  • Cacao

Cajeput

Cajeput
Latin Name: Melaleuca quinquenervia
Description of Appearance: Cajeput is a medium-sized tree with white papery bark, lance-shaped leaves, and clusters of small white flowers.
Common Names:
  • Cajeput
  • Cajuput
  • White Tea Tree

Cajuput tree

Cajuput tree
Latin Name: Melaleuca cajuputi
Description of Appearance: The Melaleuca cajuputi is a tall tree with pointed leaves and white or creamy flowers.
Common Names:
  • Cajuput tree
  • Swamp tea tree
  • Paperbark tree

Calendula

Calendula
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Description of Appearance: Calendula has bright orange or yellow flowers.
Common Names:
  • Calendula

Camphor Laurel

Camphor Laurel
Latin Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Description of Appearance: The Camphor Laurel tree is an evergreen tree with glossy, lance-shaped leaves that have a strong camphor scent when crushed. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and produces small white flowers that turn into black berries.
Common Names:
  • Camphor
  • White Camphor
  • Camphor Laurel

Canada Moonseed

Canada Moonseed
Latin Name: Menispermum canadense
Description of Appearance: Menispermum canadense is a woody vine that produces small clusters of inconspicuous greenish flowers and dark blue, grape-like fruits. The leaves are shiny, heart-shaped, and alternate along the stem.
Common Names:
  • Canada Moonseed
  • Common Moonseed
  • Canadian Moonseed

Candle Bush

Candle Bush
Latin Name: Senna alata
Description of Appearance: The Candle Bush plant is a large shrub with bright yellow flowers and long, slender leaves. The flowers resemble candles, hence the common name.
Common Names:
  • Candle Bush
  • Empress Candle Plant
  • Ringworm Bush
  • Cassia alata

Cannabis ruderalis

Cannabis ruderalis
Latin Name: Cannabis ruderalis
Description of Appearance: Cannabis ruderalis is a smaller and hardier variety of cannabis compared to its relatives, Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. It typically grows to be around 1 to 2.5 feet tall with thinner leaves and less branching.
Common Names:
  • Cannabis ruderalis
  • Wild cannabis
  • Ditch weed

Canola

Canola
Latin Name: Brassica napus
Description of Appearance: The Canola plant is a bright yellow flowering plant with smooth, erect stems.
Common Names:
  • Canola oil plant
  • Oilseed rape
  • Rapeseed
  • Canola

Cape Aloe

Cape Aloe
Latin Name: Aloe ferox
Description of Appearance: Aloe ferox is a succulent plant that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has thick, spiked leaves with a grey-green color and orange or yellow spines along the edges.
Common Names:
  • Cape Aloe
  • Bitter Aloe
  • Red Aloe

Cape gooseberry

Cape gooseberry
Latin Name: Physalis peruviana
Description of Appearance: Physalis peruviana is a small fruit-bearing plant with orange-yellow fruits enclosed in a papery husk. It has green foliage and delicate flowers.
Common Names:
  • Cape gooseberry
  • Goldenberry
  • Peruvian cherry
  • Ground cherry

Caraway

Caraway
Latin Name: Carum carvi
Description of Appearance: Caraway is a biennial plant with finely divided feathery leaves and small white or pink flowers.
Common Names:
  • Caraway
  • Caraway Seed

Cardamom

Cardamom
Latin Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Description of Appearance: Cardamom plant is a perennial herb with tall, narrow leaves and small clusters of white flowers. The seeds are contained within small, pod-like fruits.
Common Names:
  • Cardamom
  • Green Cardamom
  • True Cardamom

Carrot Seed Plant

Carrot Seed Plant
Latin Name: Daucus carota
Description of Appearance: Carrot Seed plant is an herbaceous biennial plant with feathery leaves and white or pink flowers. It produces small, ribbed seeds that are commonly used in cooking and for their medicinal properties.
Common Names:
  • Carrot Seed Plant
  • Wild Carrot
  • Queen Anne's Lace

Carrot

Carrot
Latin Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Description of Appearance: Carrots are root vegetables with an elongated, cylindrical shape. They have a bright orange color and a crunchy texture.
Common Names:
  • Carrot

Cassia

Cassia
Latin Name: Cinnamomum cassia
Description of Appearance: Cassia is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with aromatic bark and leaves. It produces clusters of white or pale yellow flowers and oval-shaped fruits.
Common Names:
  • Cassia
  • Cinnamon Cassia
  • Chinese Cinnamon

Catnip

Catnip
Latin Name: Nepeta cataria
Description of Appearance: Catnip is a herbaceous plant with aromatic leaves that are heart-shaped and grayish-green in color. It produces small white or pale pink flowers.
Common Names:
  • Catnip
  • Catmint

Cedarwood Atlas

Cedarwood Atlas
Latin Name: Cedrus atlantica
Description of Appearance: Cedarwood Atlas is a large, coniferous tree with a pyramid-shaped crown. It has clusters of blue-green needles and produces small, barrel-shaped cones.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood Atlas
  • Atlas Cedar
  • Silver Cedar

Cedarwood Himalayan

Cedarwood Himalayan
Latin Name: Cedrus deodara
Description of Appearance: The Cedarwood Himalayan, also known as the Deodar Cedar, is a large evergreen tree with a conical shape and drooping branches. It features needle-like leaves that are bluish-green in color and emit a fragrant aroma.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood Himalayan
  • Deodar Cedar

Cedarwood Texas

Cedarwood Texas
Latin Name: Juniperus ashei
Description of Appearance: The Cedarwood Texas plant is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with scale-like leaves that are a bluish-green color. It produces small, round cones that contain the seeds
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood Texas
  • Ashe juniper
  • Blueberry juniper

Cedarwood Virginian

Cedarwood Virginian
Latin Name: Juniperus virginiana
Description of Appearance: The Cedarwood Virginian plant is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 50-70 feet. It has scale-like leaves that are bluish-green to dark green in color and produces small blue or purple berries.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood Virginian
  • Eastern Red Cedar
  • Red Juniper
  • Pencil Cedar

Cedarwood

Cedarwood
Latin Name: Cedrus
Description of Appearance: Cedarwood is a type of tree that belongs to the genus Cedrus, known for its aromatic wood and conical shape. The tree has needle-like leaves and can grow up to a significant height.
Common Names:
  • Cedarwood
  • Cedar

Celery Seed

Celery Seed
Latin Name: Apium graveolens
Description of Appearance: Celery is a biennial plant with long, ribbed stalks and delicate, feathery green leaves. The seeds are small, oval, and brown in color.
Common Names:
  • Celery Seed
  • Wild Celery
  • Smallage

Chamomile

Chamomile
Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Description of Appearance: Tiny white flowers with yellow center
Common Names:
  • Chamomile

Chia

Chia
Latin Name: Salvia hispanica
Description of Appearance: Salvia hispanica is a flowering plant that grows up to 3 feet tall, with oval-shaped leaves and small purple or white flowers.
Common Names:
  • Chia
  • Salba
  • Mexican chia
  • Superfood chia

Chickpea

Chickpea
Latin Name: Cicer arietinum
Description of Appearance: Chickpea plants are small, bushy legumes with feathery leaves and small white flowers. The chickpea pods contain 1-2 peas each.
Common Names:
  • Chickpea
  • Garbanzo bean

China Rose

China Rose
Latin Name: Rosa chinensis
Description of Appearance: Rosa chinensis is a species of rose known for its showy, colorful flowers with a distinct single layer of petals. The flowers can be red, pink, or white and are often seen in clusters on the plant.
Common Names:
  • China Rose
  • Chinese Rose
  • Tea Rose

Chinaberry

Chinaberry
Latin Name: Melia azedarach
Description of Appearance: The Melia azedarach is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 45 feet tall. It has clusters of fragrant lilac or white flowers in spring, followed by yellow or green fruit that resembles small cherries.
Common Names:
  • Chinaberry
  • Bead Tree
  • Persian Lilac

Chinese Licorice

Chinese Licorice
Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Description of Appearance: Glycyrrhiza uralensis is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It has pinnate leaves and produces spikes of white to purple flowers.
Common Names:
  • Chinese Licorice
  • Ural Licorice
  • Garden Licorice

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark
Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum
Description of Appearance: Cinnamomum verum is a small evergreen tree with aromatic bark and leaves.
Common Names:
  • Cinnamon Bark

Citronella

Citronella
Latin Name: Cymbopogon nardus
Description of Appearance: Citronella is a tall, aromatic grass with long, slender leaves and clusters of small flowers.
Common Names:
  • Citronella
  • Lemongrass
  • Barbed wire grass

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Clary Sage

Clary Sage
Latin Name: Salvia sclarea
Description of Appearance: Clary Sage is a perennial herb with aromatic gray-green leaves and clusters of small, blue to pale pink flowers.
Common Names:
  • Clary Sage
  • Clary
  • Muscatel Sage

Clementine

Clementine
Latin Name: Citrus clementina
Description of Appearance: The clementine is a small citrus fruit with a smooth, glossy orange peel that is easy to peel. The segments inside are juicy and sweet.
Common Names:
  • Clementine
  • Mandarin
  • Seedless Tangerine

Clove

Clove
Latin Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Description of Appearance: Clove is a small, reddish-brown flower bud that grows on the Syzygium aromaticum tree. It has a strong, spicy aroma and a pungent taste.
Common Names:
  • Clove
  • Clove Bud

Clover

Clover
Latin Name: Trifolium
Description of Appearance: Trifolium, commonly known as clover, is a small plant with three distinct leaflets on each stem. It typically has small white, pink, or red flowers and grows close to the ground.
Common Names:
  • Clover
  • Trefoil

Coca plant

Coca plant
Latin Name: Erythroxylum coca
Description of Appearance: Erythroxylum coca is a tropical shrub with small, green leaves and clusters of white flowers. It produces small red berries containing the coca alkaloid.
Common Names:
  • Coca plant
  • Coca bush
  • Coca shrub
  • Cocaine plant

Coconut Palm

Coconut Palm
Latin Name: Cocos nucifera
Description of Appearance: The Coconut Palm is a tall palm tree with a smooth, slender gray trunk, feathery green fronds at the top, and clusters of coconuts hanging beneath the canopy.
Common Names:
  • Coconut Palm
  • Coconut Tree
  • Coco Palm

Coffee

Coffee
Latin Name: Coffea arabica
Description of Appearance: Coffea arabica is a small evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It produces red or purple fruits, known as coffee cherries, with two seeds inside each fruit (coffee beans).
Common Names:
  • Coffee
  • Arabica Coffee
  • Coffee Plant

Cognac

Cognac
Latin Name: Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Description of Appearance: The Philodendron bipinnatifidum, commonly known as Cognac, is a tropical plant with large, deep green leaves that have a glossy texture. The leaves are deeply lobed and pinnate, giving the plant a lush and vibrant appearance.
Common Names:
  • Cognac
  • Split-leaf Philodendron
  • Tree Philodendron

Common Daisy

Common Daisy
Latin Name: Bellis perennis
Description of Appearance: Bellis perennis is a perennial herb with simple, spoon-shaped leaves and solitary white or pink daisy-like flowers.
Common Names:
  • Common Daisy
  • Lawn Daisy
  • English Daisy

Common Grape Vine

Common Grape Vine
Latin Name: Vitis vinifera
Description of Appearance: Vitis vinifera is a deciduous climbing plant with woody stems and tendrils. It produces green rounded leaves and small fragrant flowers. The plant bears clusters of juicy, sweet grapes.
Common Names:
  • Common Grape Vine
  • Grapevine
  • European Grape