(Plants) an agave,Agave americana,native to tropical America but naturalized elsewhere, having very large spiny greyish leaves and greenish flowers on a tall fleshy stalk. It blooms only once in its life, after 10 to 30 years (formerly thought to flower after a century). Also called:American...
lupin: A flowering plant with tall spikes of blossoms in various colors, known for attracting pollinators. rose: A classic flower known for its beauty and fragrance, available in many varieties and colors. sunflower: A tal...
My snapdragon seedlings are always a special project as I adore healthy, strong, tall and bushy snapdragons, and finding well grown or properly grown snaps at a garden center is difficult today as most are either treated with growth regulators or are sold in-bloom. These seedlings takes time,...
The stems of conifers are characteristically woody with a dense mass of secondary xylem. They are usually branched, with basal branches dropping off as thestemelongates, resulting in a main stem that is often tall and straight. Thewoodis simpler than that of angiosperms; it consists primarily ...
Description :The ancient Greeks cultivated the wild prickly lettuce. The plant has tall stalks with elongated leaves, yellow flowers and feathery seeds. The ball-shaped lettuce of today is a derivitive species (Lactuca sativa). Sacred to :Aphrodite (the plant was associated with impotency) ...
The tall stalks hold large flower clusters in electric cobalt blue with gleaming white centers. common nameDelphinium ‘Cobalt Dreams’ botanical nameDelphinium x elatum New Millenium ‘Cobalt Blue’ sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade
In the Galapagos Islands the cactus has a thick stalk(梗)more than two metres tall putting the tender leaves well out of the reach of the giant tortoises. Japanese azaleas (杜鹃花)produce poisonous chemicals that let them survive even among hungry deer. Some of these chemical substances may ...
The female plants have narrower stalks but are more decorative, producing many bright red berries. It is a good idea to remove the berries however, because the plant will expend energy to produce seeds and that decreases the following year's yield. ...
garden. These tasty little veggies are a member of the Brassica family, or cabbage family, along with cabbage, kohlrabi, kale, and collards. Brussel sprouts are unlike any other plant; they grow on tall plants with long stalks. Like miniature cabbages, the sprouts grow up the stalks. ...
Because these plants are tall and have a slander shape, they are often used for greening up empty corners or high foot traffic areas. The stalks of this plant resemble bamboo, which makes them stand out from other indoor plant types. The “Lisa” is also more robust and disease-resistant...