Plant Sightings

Linden (Tilia) is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes, known for their heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers,

This creeping vine has a form so distinctive, it is easy to identify once you see it! Cissus (aka. Veldt

Although planted in numerous flower gardens worldwide, it is good to know that someone in the world appreciates this plant

Not only is the Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) the tallest pine in the world, but it also produces the longest

Silkrubber (aka. The African Rubber Tree, Funtumia elastica, syn. Kickxia elastica), is a tall evergreen tree producing a milky latex

Ficus elastica, another of the plants commonly known as the Rubber Tree, also called Rubber Fig, is a species of

Hevea brasiliensis is one of several plants commonly referred to as the Rubber Tree, but is in fact, the primary

The Snow Lotus (Saussurea involucrata, S.orgaadayi, S. bogendaensis and S. dorogostaiskii) are rare alpine plants native to the high-altitude regions

One of the ancient embalming herbs, Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is also used in cooking, as an incense, for medicinal uses,