One of the more fascinating shaped, tree seed that drop in the fall season, is that of the Styrax-family member, Meliodendron xylocarpum. This monotypic genus, flowers in spring, with huge flowers, whose color ranges from white to pink. The flowers are long forgotten, as the seed gradually form, and then hold on the plant until
The flowering season has begun in mid-July for the Angolan native, Crinum fimbriatulum. This distinctive plant produces flower spikes just over 4′ tall, giving it an imposing presence in the sun garden. The dramatic white flowers with red stripes, was named for the slight fringing on the flower petals, although I would certainly have selected
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