Plant Sightings

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,

Originating from the Artic and sub-Artic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, Cloudberries

Boldo (Peumus boldus) is a tree endemic to Chile, its leaves commonly used as an herbal tea in Latin American

You might know this plant as it has become popular for its showy orange stems of flowers in the garden.

One of the most valuable trees in the world! Sounds great, except that due to its high value it has

Tree  Turmeric (aka. Indian Barberry, Berberis aristata), is a shrub with  yellow flowers & wood, red berries, grey branches, and