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The Enigmatic Camellia crapnelliana: Uncovering Its Origins and Botanical Legacy
As the cooling autumn air settles over the landscape, it becomes the perfect backdrop for Camellia crapnelliana (sometimes spelled capnelliana), a camellia known for its distinct history and unique place...
The Shrimp Plant: Small Shrimp, Big History
Gardening connects us to nature and history through the plants we cultivate. One such plant with a rich past is Justicia brandegeana, commonly known as the shrimp plant. With its...
Hibiscus aculeatus: A Deep Dive into Its Ethnobotanical History
Hibiscus aculeatus, commonly known as the Pineland Hibiscus or Comfortroot, is a plant with a rich ethnobotanical history that stretches across centuries, particularly within the southeastern United States. This species...
The Tale of Callicarpa americana: Beauty, Berries, and Botanical Magic
Stroll through a Southern garden in the fall, and you might spot the bright purple clusters of Callicarpa americana, or American Beautyberry. It’s hard to miss and even harder to...