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A broom shrub in flower
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A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 6 m tall. A large number of plants can be either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience. Small, low shrubs such as lavender, periwinkle and thyme are often termed subshrubs. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (964x768, 275 KB) Cytisus scoparius photo MPF Newcastle, UK File links The following pages link to this file: Shrub Common Broom ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (964x768, 275 KB) Cytisus scoparius photo MPF Newcastle, UK File links The following pages link to this file: Shrub Common Broom ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Concern has been expressed that this article or section is missing information about: horticulture as used in anthropology, a label for agriculture as used in small-scale societies. ... Pinguicula grandiflora Botany is the scientific study of plantlife. ... A woody plant is a vascular plant that has a stem (or more than one stem) that is lignified to a high degree. ... For other uses, see Tree (disambiguation). ... Species About 25-30, including: Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula canariensis Lavandula dentata Lavandula lanata Lavandula latifolia Lavandula multifida Lavandula pinnata Lavandula stoechas Lavandula viridis Lavandula x intermedia The lavenders Lavandula are a genus of about 25-30 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean region... Vinca is Vinca, a botanical genus; see Periwinkle (plant). ... Species About 350 species, including: Thymus adamovicii Thymus bracteosus Thymus broussonetii Thymus caespititius Thymus camphoratus Thymus capitatus Thymus capitellatus Thymus carnosus Thymus cephalotus Thymus cherlerioides Thymus ciliatus Thymus cilicicus Thymus cimicinus Thymus comosus Thymus comptus Thymus doerfleri Thymus glabrescens Thymus herba-barona Thymus hirsutus Thymus hyemalis Thymus integer Thymus lanuginosus... A subshrub (Latin suffrutex) is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody perennial plant, distinguished from a shrub by variously its ground-hugging stems and lower height, with overwintering perennial woody growth typically less than 10-20 cm tall, or by being only weakly woody and/or only...


A natural plant community dominated by shrubs is called a shrubland. The word bush can also refer to a type of plant community, as in the Australian bush. This is often characterised by scrubby, open woodland and is a generic term for Eucalyptus dominated woodland in particular. Shrubland is a habitat type dominated by woody shrubs. ... Look up bush in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Species About 700; see the List of Eucalyptus species Eucalyptus (From Greek, eu + καλύπτω = True Cap) is a diverse genus of trees (and a few shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora of Australia. ...


An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery. When clipped as topiary, shrubs generally have dense foliage and many small leafy branches growing close together. Many shrubs respond well to renewal pruning, in which hard cutting back to a 'stool' results in long new stems known as "canes". Other shrubs respond better to selective pruning to reveal their structure and character. Tillage (American English), or cultivation (UK) is the agricultural preparation of the soil to receive seeds. ... An Australian park A park is any of a number of geographic features. ... A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. ... The word bush re-directs here; for alternate uses see Bush (disambiguation). ... A topiary dinosaur at Epcot Topiary is the art of creating sculptures in the medium of shrubbery, after the Latin word for an ornamental landscape gardener, toparius. ... This article is about the leaf, a plant organ. ... In microeconomics, pruning taken as a metaphor from gardening, refers to the removal of excess items from a budget. ...


Shrubs in common garden practice are generally broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers such as Mountain Pine and Common Juniper are also shrubby in structure. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen. It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... Orders & Families Cordaitales † Pinales   Pinaceae - Pine family   Araucariaceae - Araucaria family   Podocarpaceae - Yellow-wood family   Sciadopityaceae - Umbrella-pine family   Cupressaceae - Cypress family   Cephalotaxaceae - Plum-yew family   Taxaceae - Yew family Vojnovskyales † Voltziales † The conifers, division Pinophyta, also known as division Coniferae, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the... Binomial name Pinus mugo Turra Mountain Pine or Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo) is a high altitude European pine, found in the Pyrenees, Alps, Erzgebirge, Carpathians, northern Appennines and Balkan Peninsula mountains from (mostly) 1,000 m to 2,200 m, occasionally as low as 200 m in the north of... Binomial name Juniperus communis L. The Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) is a shrub or small tree, very variable and often a low spreading shrub, but occasionally reaching 10 m tall. ... Deciduous means temporary or tending to fall off (deriving from the Latin word decidere, to fall off) and is typically used in reference to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally. ... A Silver Fir shoot showing three successive years of retained leaves In botany, an evergreen plant is a plant which retains its leaves year-round, with each leaf persisting for more than 12 months. ...


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Species See text Abelia is a genus of about 15-30 species and many hybrids in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae, in the part of that family split off by some authors in the segregate family Linnaeaceae. ... Species See text Abelia is a genus of about 15-30 species and many hybrids in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae, in the part of that family split off by some authors in the segregate family Linnaeaceae. ... Species Between 40-60; see text. ... Species Between 40-60; see text. ... Species See Species For other uses, see Aloe (disambiguation). ... Species See Species For other uses, see Aloe (disambiguation). ... Species See text Aralia is a genus of the plant family Araliaceae, consisting of about 40 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, and some rhizomatous perennials. ... Species See text Aralia is a genus of the plant family Araliaceae, consisting of about 40 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, and some rhizomatous perennials. ... Hercules Club refers to two different plants: Aralia spinosa (also called angelica tree, devils walking stick, prickly ash), and Zanthoxylum clava-herculis (also called pepperwood, Southern prickly ash). ... Species About 60, see text. ... {{Taxobox this plant is sooo ugly it shoud be killed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Species See text See Manzanita (album) for the Mia Doi Todd album. ... Species Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Pers. ... Species Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Pers. ... Species See text Artemisia abrotanum (Southernwood) Artemisia absinthum (Absinth Wormwood) Artemisia alba Artemisia californica (California Sagebrush) leaves Artemisia mauiensis (Maui Wormwood) Artemisia pontica (Roman Wormwood) Artemisia pycnocephala (Beach Sagewort) flowers Dried Artemisia absinthium (Absinth Wormwood) Artemisia absinthium (Absinth Wormwood) Artemisia cina (Levant Wormseed) Artemisia is a large, diverse genus of... Binomial name Artemisia tridentata Nutt. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species About 450-500; see text Berberis is a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. ... Species About 450-500; see text Berberis thunbergii shoot with fruit Berberis is a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. ... Species Selected species: Bougainvillea buttiana Bougainvillea glabra Bougainvillea peruviana Bougainvillea spectabilis Bougainvillea spinosa Bougainvillea is a genus of flowering plants native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina (Chubut Province). ... Species Selected species: Bougainvillea buttiana Bougainvillea glabra Bougainvillea peruviana Bougainvillea spectabilis Bougainvillea spinosa Bougainvillea is a genus of flowering plants native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina (Chubut Province). ... Species See text Brugmansia is a genus of six species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to subtropical regions of South America, along the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile, and also in southeastern Brazil. ... Species See text Brugmansia is a genus of six species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to subtropical regions of South America, along the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile, and also in southeastern Brazil. ... Species About 100 species, including: Buddleja albiflora Buddleja alternifolia Buddleja americana Buddleja asiatica Buddleja auriculata Buddleja australis Buddleja bhutanica Buddleja candida Buddleja colvilei Buddleja crispa Buddleja crotonoides Buddleja curviflora Buddleja davidii Buddleja delavayi Buddleja fallowiana Buddleja forrestii Buddleja globosa Buddleja indica Buddleja japonica Buddleja lindleyana Buddleja madagascariensis Buddleja marrubiifolia Buddleja... Species About 100 species, including: Buddleja albiflora Buddleja alternifolia Buddleja americana Buddleja asiatica Buddleja auriculata Buddleja australis Buddleja bhutanica Buddleja candida Buddleja colvilei Buddleja crispa Buddleja crotonoides Buddleja curviflora Buddleja davidii Buddleja delavayi Buddleja fallowiana Buddleja forrestii Buddleja globosa Buddleja indica Buddleja japonica Buddleja lindleyana Buddleja madagascariensis Buddleja marrubiifolia Buddleja... Species About 70 species; see text Buxus is a genus of about 70 species in the family Buxaceae. ... Species About 70 species; see text Buxus is a genus of about 70 species in the family Buxaceae. ... Species See text The Mescalbean, Mescal Bean or Frijolito (Calia) is a genus of three or four species of shrubs or small trees in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. ... Species See text The Mescalbean, Mescal Bean or Frijolito (Calia) is a genus of three or four species of shrubs or small trees in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. ... Species About 40; see text Beautyberry (Callicarpa) is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Verbenaceae; between 40_150 species are accepted by different botanists. ... Species About 40; see text Beautyberry (Callicarpa) is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Verbenaceae; between 40_150 species are accepted by different botanists. ... Species About 34 species including:   Callistemon brachyandrus   Callistemon citrinus   Callistemon formosus   Callistemon linearifolius   Callistemon linearis   Callistemon pachyphyllus   Callistemon pallidus   Callistemon phoeniceus   Callistemon pinifolius   Callistemon pityoides   Callistemon rigidus   Callistemon rugulosus   Callistemon salignus   Callistemon speciosus   Callistemon subulatus   Callistemon viminalis   Callistemon viridiflorus Bottlebrush (Callistemon) is a genus with 34 species from the family... Species About 34 species including:   Callistemon brachyandrus   Callistemon citrinus   Callistemon formosus   Callistemon linearifolius   Callistemon linearis   Callistemon pachyphyllus   Callistemon pallidus   Callistemon phoeniceus   Callistemon pinifolius   Callistemon pityoides   Callistemon rigidus   Callistemon rugulosus   Callistemon salignus   Callistemon speciosus   Callistemon subulatus   Callistemon viminalis   Callistemon viridiflorus Bottlebrush (Callistemon) is a genus with 34 species of shrubs in... Binomial name Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull Heather redirects here. ... Heather may be: In botany, the plant Calluna vulgaris, or, more loosely, various species of the closely related genera Erica and Cassiope, low evergreen shrubs (also called heaths). The term is also used to describe land which is vegetated with these plants; In apparel or textiles, interwoven yarns with a... Species See text Calycanthus (sweetshrub, spicebush or strawberry-bush) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae, endemic to North America. ... Species Calycanthus (sweetshrub, spicebush or strawberry-bush) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae, endemic to North America. ... Species About 100–250 species, including: Camellia assimilis Camellia brevistyla Camellia caudata Camellia chekiangoleosa Camellia chrysantha – Golden Camellia Camellia connata Camellia crapnelliana Camellia cuspidata Camellia euphlebia Camellia euryoides Camellia forrestii Camellia fraterna Camellia furfuracea Camellia granthamiana Camellia grijsii Camellia hongkongensis - Hong Kong Camellia Camellia irrawadiensis Camellia japonica – Japanese Camellia Camellia... Species About 100–250 species, including: Camellia assimilis Camellia brevistyla Camellia caudata Camellia chekiangoleosa Camellia chrysantha – Golden Camellia Camellia connata Camellia crapnelliana Camellia cuspidata Camellia euphlebia Camellia euryoides Camellia forrestii Camellia fraterna Camellia furfuracea Camellia granthamiana Camellia grijsii Camellia hongkongensis - Hong Kong Camellia Camellia irrawadiensis Camellia japonica – Japanese Camellia Camellia... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ... Species See text Caragana is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Asia and eastern Europe. ... Species Carpenteria californica - Tree Anemone Carpenteria is the plant genus most commonly known as the Tree Anemone. ... Species Carpenteria californica - Tree Anemone Carpenteria is the plant genus most commonly known as the Tree Anemone. ... CASSIOPE is a hybrid satellite project of the Canadian Space Agency. ... Species See text Ceanothus L., is a genus of about 50-60 species of shrubs or small trees in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. ... Species See text Ceanothus L., is a genus of about 50-60 species of shrubs or small trees in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. ... Species About 30, including: Celastrus angulatus - Chinese staff vine Celastrus australis - Australian staff vine Celastrus dispermus - Orange boxwood Celastrus pyracanthus - South african staff vine Celastrus orbiculatus - Oriental staff vine Celastrus scandens - American staff vine The staff vines, also known as staff trees, genus Celastrus, comprise about 30 species of shrubs... Species About 30, including: Celastrus angulatus - Chinese staff vine Celastrus australis - Australian staff vine Celastrus dispermus - Orange boxwood Celastrus pyracanthus - South african staff vine Celastrus orbiculatus - Oriental staff vine Celastrus scandens - American staff vine The staff vines, also known as staff trees, genus Celastrus, comprise about 30 species of shrubs... Species See text Ceratostigma (Leadwort) is a genus of eight species of flowering plants in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. ... Species - Birchleaf Mountain-mahogany - Hairy Mountain-mahogany - Littleleaf Mountain-mahogany - Curlleaf Mountain-mahogany - Alderleaf Mountain-mahogany - Catalina Island Mountain-mahogany Mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus) is a small genus of five or six species of deciduous shrubs or small trees in the Rosaceae, native to the western Mexico, where they grow in... Species - Birchleaf Mountain-mahogany - Hairy Mountain-mahogany - Littleleaf Mountain-mahogany - Curlleaf Mountain-mahogany - Alderleaf Mountain-mahogany - Catalina Island Mountain-mahogany Mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus) is a small genus of five or six species of deciduous shrubs or small trees in the Rosaceae, native to the western United States and northern Mexico... Species Chaenomeles cathayensis Chaenomeles japonica Chaenomeles speciosa Chaenomeles is a genus of three species of deciduous spiny shrubs, usually 1-3 m tall, in the family Rosaceae. ... Species Chaenomeles cathayensis Chaenomeles japonica Chaenomeles speciosa Chaenomeles is a genus of three species of deciduous spiny shrubs, usually 1-3 m tall, in the family Rosaceae. ... Binomial name Chamaedaphne calyculata (L.) Moench The Leather leaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) is a shrub in the plant family Ericaceae and the only species in the genus Chamaedaphne. ... Binomial name Chamaedaphne calyculata (L.) Moench The Leather leaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) is a shrub in the plant family Ericaceae and the only species in the genus Chamaedaphne. ... MPF 14:55, 19 July 2005 (UTC) Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Species See text Chimonanthus (wintersweet) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae, endemic to China. ... Species See text Chionanthus (syn. ... Species See text Chionanthus (syn. ... Species About 7-9 species, including: Choisya arizonica Choisya dumosa Choisya ternata Choisya (Starleaf or Mexican Orange) is a small genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs in the family Rutaceae, native to southern North America from the southwest United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and south through most of Mexico. ... Species About 7-9 species, including: Choisya arizonica Choisya dumosa Choisya ternata Choisya (Starleaf or Mexican Orange) is a small genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs in the family Rutaceae, native to southern North America from the southwest United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and south through most of Mexico. ... Species - Gum Rockrose - Montpelier Cistus - Salvia Cistus Ref: Ellul (2002) The rockrose is the name for the genus Cistus of the flowering plant family Cistaceae. ... Species Cistus albanicus Cistus albidus Cistus chinamadensis Cistus clusii Cistus creticus Cistus crispus Cistus heterophyllus Cistus ladanifer- Gum Rockrose Cistus laurifolius Cistus libanotis Cistus monspeliensis- Montpelier Cistus Cistus munbyi Cistus osbeckiaefolius Cistus parviflorus Cistus populifolius Cistus psilosepalus Cistus salviifolius- Salvia Cistus Cistus symphytifolius Cistus varius Ref: Ellul (2002) The rockrose... Species See text Clerodendrum is a genus of about 400 species of flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae. ... Species See text Clerodendrum is a genus of about 400 species of flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae. ... Species Between 30-70; see text. ... Species Between 30-70; see text. ... Species Between 30-70; see text. ... Binomial name Clianthus puniceus (G.Don) Sol. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Colutea is a genus of about 25 species of deciduous flowering shrubs from 2-5 m tall, native to southern Europe, north Africa and southwest Asia. ... Species About 25 species, including: Colutea arborescens (Bladder Senna) Colutea atlantica Colutea cilicica Colutea gracilis Colutea istria Colutea melanocalyx Colutea orientalis Colutea persica Colutea is a genus of about 25 species of deciduous flowering shrubs from 2-5 m tall, native to southern Europe, north Africa and southwest Asia. ... Binomial name Comptonia peregrina (L.) J.M.Coulter Comptonia is a genus of a single species, Comptonia peregrina, in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales. ... Binomial name Comptonia peregrina (L.) J.M.Coulter Comptonia is a genus of a single species, Comptonia peregrina, in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales. ... Subgenera Cornus Benthamidia Swida The Dogwoods comprise a group of 30-50 species of deciduous woody plants (shrubs and trees) in the family Cornaceae, divided into one to nine genera or subgenera (depending on botanical interpretation). ... Subgenera Cornus Benthamidia Swida The Dogwoods comprise a group of 30-50 species of deciduous woody plants (shrubs and trees) in the family Cornaceae, divided into one to nine genera or subgenera (depending on botanical interpretation). ... Corylopsis is a genus of nearly 30 species of shrubs in the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae, native to eastern Asia with the majority of species endemic in China but with some also in Japan, Korea, and the Himalaya. ... Species Cotinus coggygria Cotinus obovatus Smoketree (Cotinus) is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the Anacardiaceae, closely related to the sumacs (Rhus). ... Species Cotinus coggygria Cotinus obovatus Smoketree (Cotinus) is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the Anacardiaceae, closely related to the sumacs (Rhus). ... Species See text Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster) is a genus of woody plants in the rose family Rosaceae, native to the Palaearctic region (temperate Asia, Europe, north Africa), with a high diversity found in the mountains of southwestern China and the Himalaya. ... Species See text Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster) is a genus of woody plants in the rose family Rosaceae, native to the Palaearctic region (temperate Asia, Europe, north Africa), with a high diversity found in the mountains of southwestern China and the Himalaya. ... Species See text Purshia (bitterbrush or cliff-rose) is a small genus of 5-8 species of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to western North America, where they grow in dry climates from southeast British Columbia in Canada south throughout the western United States to northern Mexico. ... Species See text Purshia (bitterbrush or cliff-rose) is a small genus of 5-8 species of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to western North America, where they grow in dry climates from southeast British Columbia in Canada south throughout the western United States to northern Mexico. ... Species See text Crataegus (Hawthorn) is a large genus of in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. ... Species See text Crataegus (Hawthorn) is a large genus of in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... --81. ... Heath comes from Old English hæð tract of wasteland, from Proto-Germanic *khaiþijo (cognate with Old Irish ciad; see also heather, heathen) refers to a wild meadow or open, unploughed country, see Heath (habitat). ... Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is a big evergreen tree of family Clusiaceae native from East Africa, southern coastal India to Malesia and Australia. ... Daphne is a genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs in the plant family Thymelaeaceae, noted for their scented flowers and poisonous berries. ... Daphne is a genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs in the plant family Thymelaeaceae, noted for their scented flowers and poisonous berries. ... Species Decaisnea fargesii Decaisnea insignis Decaisnea is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to eastern Asia, from China west to Nepal and south to Myanmar. ... Species Decaisnea fargesii Decaisnea insignis Decaisnea is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to eastern Asia, from China west to Nepal and south to Myanmar. ... Species About 8-9 species, including: Dasiphora fruticosa Dasiphora mandshurica Dasiphora parvifolia Dasiphora is a genus of about 8-9 species of small shrubs in the rose family Rosaceae, native to Asia, with the exception of one species (Shrubby Cinquefoil), with a circumpolar range across the entire cool temperate Northern... Binomial name Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. ... Species Dendromecon harfordii - Channel Island tree poppy Dendromecon rigida - Bush poppy Dendromecon, the tree poppy, is a shrub to small tree. ... Species Chiropetalum berterianum Chiropetalum cupreum Chiropetalum griseum Chiropetalum patagonicum etc. ... Species Chiropetalum berterianum Chiropetalum cupreum Chiropetalum griseum Chiropetalum patagonicum etc. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Diervilla sessilifolia Diervilla lonicera Diervilla rivularis Bush Honeysuckle is a name given to any of three species of deciduous shrubs of the genus Diervilla in the family Caprifoliaceae. ... Species Diervilla sessilifolia Diervilla lonicera Diervilla rivularis Bush Honeysuckle is a name given to any of three species of deciduous shrubs of the genus Diervilla in the family Caprifoliaceae. ... Species Dirca mexicana Dirca occidentalis Dirca palustris Dirca is a genus of three species of flowering plants in the family Thymelaeaceae, native to North America. ... Leatherwood is a common name for some different plants: Cyrilla in North America Dirca in North America Eucryphia in Australia Leatherwood, Kentucky is also an area in Perry County, Kentucky Category: ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... species Drimys is a genus of woody evergreen flowering plants, part of family Winteraceae. ... Binomial name Drimys winteri J.R. Forst. ... Dryas Categories: Plant stubs | Plants ... Binomial name Dryas octopetala L. Mountain Avens or White Dryas (Dryas octopetala) is a alpine and arctic flowering plant in the Rosaceae. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species See text Embothrium is a genus of two to eight species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) in the plant family Proteaceae, native to southern South America, in Chile and adjacent western Argentina and southern Peru; the genus occurs as far south as Tierra del Fuego. ... Species See text Embothrium is a genus of two to eight species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) in the plant family Proteaceae, native to southern South America, in Chile and adjacent western Argentina and southern Peru; the genus occurs as far south as Tierra del Fuego. ... Species Empetrum nigrum Empetrum eamesii Crowberry (Empetrum) is a small genus of dwarf evergreen shrubs that bear edible fruit. ... Species Empetrum nigrum Empetrum eamesii The crowberries (Empetrum L.) are a small genus of dwarf evergreen shrubs that bear edible fruits. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Epigaea asiatica Epigaea repens Epigaea gaultherioides Epigaea is a genus of three species of flowering plants in the Ericaceae. ... Species Epigaea asiatica Epigaea repens Epigaea is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the Ericaceae. ... Species Over 700 species, including: Erica arborea Erica caffra Erica carnea Erica ciliaris Erica cinerea Erica erigena Erica mackaiana Erica plukenetii Erica scoparia Erica tetralix Erica vagans Erica is a genus of over 700 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae; the English names, both shared with some other... Heath comes from Old English hæð tract of wasteland, from Proto-Germanic *khaiþijo (cognate with Old Irish ciad; see also heather, heathen) refers to a wild meadow or open, unploughed country, see Heath (habitat). ... Species About 10, including: Eriobotrya deflexa Eriobotrya grandiflora Eriobotrya hookeriana Eriobotrya japonica - Loquat Eriobotrya prinoides Eriobotrya is a genus of about ten species of large evergreen shrubs and small trees in the family Rosaceae, native to east and southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species See text Eucryphia is a small genus of trees or large shrubs of the Antarctic flora, native to the south temperate regions of South America and coastal eastern Australia. ... Species See text Eucryphia is a small genus of trees or large shrubs of the Antarctic flora, native to the south temperate regions of South America and coastal eastern Australia. ... Species Euonymus alatus - Winged Spindle Euonymus americanus - Strawberry-bush Spindle Euonymus atropurpureus - Eastern Burning-bush Euonymus europaeus - European Spindle Euonymus fortunei - Fortunes Spindle Euonymus japonicus - Japanese Spindle Euonymus obovatus - Euonymus occidentalis - Western Burning-bush The spindles, genus Euonymus, comprise about 170-180 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and... Species Euonymus alatus - Winged Spindle Euonymus americanus - Strawberry-bush Spindle Euonymus atropurpureus - Eastern Burning-bush Euonymus europaeus - European Spindle Euonymus fortunei - Fortunes Spindle Euonymus japonicus - Japanese Spindle Euonymus obovatus - Euonymus occidentalis - Western Burning-bush The spindles, genus Euonymus, comprise about 170-180 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and... Exochorda is a small genus of four species of deciduous shrubs found in China and central Asia. ... Species Fatsia japonica Fatsia oligocarpella Fatsia polycarpa Fatsia is a small genus of three species of evergreen shrubs native to southern Japan and Taiwan. ... Species Fatsia japonica Fatsia oligocarpella Fatsia polycarpa Fatsia is a small genus of three species of evergreen shrubs native to southern Japan and Taiwan. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Fothergilla gardenii Fothergilla major Fothergilla monticola Fothergilla is a genus of plants from the southeastern United States, in the Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel) family. ... Species Fothergilla gardenii Fothergilla major Fothergilla monticola Fothergilla is a genus of plants from the southeastern United States, in the Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel) family. ... Binomial name Franklinia alatamaha Bartr. ... Binomial name Franklinia alatamaha Bartr. ... Species Fremontodendron californicum Fremontodendron mexicanum The flannelbush or flannel bush is a genus Fremontodendron (or Fremontia) of two species of shrubs from the western United States and northern Mexico. ... Species Fremontodendron californicum Fremontodendron mexicanum The flannelbush or flannel bush is a genus Fremontodendron (or Fremontia) of two species of shrubs from the western United States and northern Mexico. ... Species About 100; see text Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants, mostly shrubs, which were identified by Charles Plumier in the late 17th century, and named after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566). ... Species About 100; see text Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants, mostly shrubs, which were identified by Charles Plumier in the late 17th century, and named after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566). ... Species See text Garrya is a genus of about 18 species of flowering plants in the family Garryaceae, native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. ... Species See text Garrya is a genus of about 18 species of flowering plants in the family Garryaceae, native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. ... Species About 170 species, including: Gaultheria adenothrix Gaultheria antarctica Gaultheria antipoda Gaultheria caudata Gaultheria codonantha Gaultheria cumingiana Gaultheria cuneata Gaultheria depressa Gaultheria eriophylla Gaultheria forrestii Gaultheria fragrantissima Gaultheria hirtiflora Gaultheria hispida Gaultheria hispidula Gaultheria hookeri Gaultheria humifusa Gaultheria insana Gaultheria itoana Gaultheria lanceolata Gaultheria macrostigma Gaultheria miqueliana Gaultheria mucronata Gaultheria... Binomial name Gaultheria shallon Pursh Salal (Gaultheria shallon, Ericaceae) is a leathery-leaved shrub native to western North America. ... Species See text Gaylussacia is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, native to the Americas, where they occur in eastern North America (8 species) and in South America in the Andes (7 species) and the mountains of southeastern Brazil (the remaining 35 species). ... Wild huckleberry in the Mount Hood National Forest. ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Species About 40 species, including: Gordonia anomala Gordonia axillaris Gordonia balansae Gordonia chrysandra Gordonia hainanensis Gordonia hirta Gordonia javanica Gordonia lasianthus Gordonia longicarpa Gordonia shimidae Gordonia sinensis Gordonia tagawae Gordonia tonkinensis Gordonia wallichii Gordonia yunnanensis Gordonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae, related to Franklinia, Camellia... Species About 40 species, including: Gordonia anomala Gordonia axillaris Gordonia balansae Gordonia chrysandra Gordonia hainanensis Gordonia hirta Gordonia javanica Gordonia lasianthus Gordonia longicarpa Gordonia shimidae Gordonia sinensis Gordonia tagawae Gordonia tonkinensis Gordonia wallichii Gordonia yunnanensis Gordonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae, related to Franklinia, Camellia... Species See text Grevillea is a diverse genus of evergreen flowering plants in the protea family (Proteaceae). ... Species See text Grevillea is a diverse genus of evergreen flowering plants in the protea family (Proteaceae). ... Species Griselinia carlomunozii Griselinia jodinifolia Griselinia littoralis Griselinia lucida Griselinia racemosa Griselinia ruscifolia Griselinia scandens Griselinia is a genus of seven species of shrubs and trees, with a highly disjunct distribution native to New Zealand and South America. ... Species Griselinia carlomunozii Griselinia jodinifolia Griselinia littoralis Griselinia lucida Griselinia racemosa Griselinia ruscifolia Griselinia scandens Griselinia is a genus of seven species of shrubs and trees, with a highly disjunct distribution native to New Zealand and South America. ... Species See text Hakea (Hakea) is a genus of about 110 species of shrubs and small trees in the Proteaceae, native to Australia, with the highest species diversity in Western Australia. ... Species See text Hakea (Hakea) is a genus of about 110 species of shrubs and small trees in the Proteaceae, native to Australia, with the highest species diversity in Western Australia. ... Species See text Halesia (Silverbell) is a small genus of four or five species of deciduous large shrubs or small trees in the family Styracaceae, native to eastern Asia (southeast China) and eastern North America (southern Ontario, Canada south to eastern Texas, United States). ... Species See text. ... Species See text Halimium (rockrose or halimium) is a genus of 12 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen subshrubs in the family Cistaceae, closely related to Helianthemum. ... Species Cistus albanicus Cistus albidus Cistus chinamadensis Cistus clusii Cistus creticus Cistus crispus Cistus heterophyllus Cistus ladanifer- Gum Rockrose Cistus laurifolius Cistus libanotis Cistus monspeliensis- Montpelier Cistus Cistus munbyi Cistus osbeckiaefolius Cistus parviflorus Cistus populifolius Cistus psilosepalus Cistus salviifolius- Salvia Cistus Cistus symphytifolius Cistus varius Ref: Ellul (2002) The rockrose... Species Hamamelis japonica Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis virginiana Witch-hazel is the common name for a genus of shrubs Hamamelis in the family Hamamelidaceae, with four species, two in North America ( and ), and one each in Japan () and China (). The Persian Ironwood, a closely related tree formerly treated as... Witch hazel is the name of: Witch-hazel: Hamamelis, a genus of decorative shrubs in North America and east Asia. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species See text Hedera, English name Ivy (plural, Ivies), is a genus of about 10 species of climbing or ground-creeping evergreen woody plants in the Araliaceae, native in the Atlantic Islands, Europe, North Africa and across Asia east to Japan. ... Species See text Hedera, English name Ivy (plural, Ivies), is a genus of about 10 species of climbing or ground-creeping evergreen woody plants in the Araliaceae, native in the Atlantic Islands, Europe, North Africa and across Asia east to Japan. ... Species See text Helianthemum (rockrose, sunroses, rushrose, or helianthemum) is a genus of about 110 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen subshrubs. ... Species Cistus albanicus Cistus albidus Cistus chinamadensis Cistus clusii Cistus creticus Cistus crispus Cistus heterophyllus Cistus ladanifer- Gum Rockrose Cistus laurifolius Cistus libanotis Cistus monspeliensis- Montpelier Cistus Cistus munbyi Cistus osbeckiaefolius Cistus parviflorus Cistus populifolius Cistus psilosepalus Cistus salviifolius- Salvia Cistus Cistus symphytifolius Cistus varius Ref: Ellul (2002) The rockrose... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Hippophae rhamnoides - Common Sea-buckthorn Hippophae salicifolia - Willow-leaved Sea-buckthorn Hippophae tibetana - Tibetan Sea-buckthorn The Sea-buckthorns, also known as Seaberry or Sea Berry, are deciduous shrubs in the genus Hippophae, family Elaeagnaceae. ... Species Hippophae rhamnoides Hippophae salicifolia Hippophae tibetana The Sea-buckthorns, also known as Seaberry or Sea Berry, are deciduous shrubs in the genus Hippophae, family Elaeagnaceae. ... Species See text Hoheria is a genus of five species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. ... Species See text Hoheria is a genus of five species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. ... Species See text Holodiscus (syn. ... Binomial name Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. ... Species See text Hudsonia is a small genus of three species of flowering plants in the family Cistaceae, native to North America. ... Species See text Hudsonia is a small genus of three species of flowering plants in the family Cistaceae, native to North America. ... Species See text Hydrangea (common name also Hydrangea; pronounced haidréindÊ’iÉ™) is a genus of about 70-75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (from Japan to China, the Himalaya and Indonesia) and North and South America. ... Species See text Hydrangea (common name also Hydrangea; pronounced haidréindÊ’iÉ™) is a genus of about 70-75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (from Japan to China, the Himalaya and Indonesia) and North and South America. ... Species See text Hypericum is a genus of about 400 species of flowering plants in the family Clusiaceae, formerly often treated separately in their own family the Hypericaceae. ... Binomial name Hypericum calycinum L, Hypericum calycinum, commonly called the Rose of Sharon, is a shrubby species of Hypericum, family Clusiaceae, noted for its much larger flowers than most other species in the genus. ... Species Hyssopus ambiguus (Trautv. ... Species See text Hyssop (Hyssopus) is a genus of about 10-12 species of herbaceous or semi-woody plants in the family Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean east to central Asia. ... This article is about the plant type. ... Species Ilex ambigua - Sand Holly Ilex amelanchier - Swamp Holly Ilex aquifolium - European Holly Ilex bioritsensis Ilex buergeri Ilex canariensis - Small-leaved Holly Ilex cassine - Dahoon Holly Ilex centrochinensis Ilex ciliospinosa Ilex colchica Ilex collina Ilex corallina Ilex coriacea Ilex cornuta - Chinese Holly Ilex crenata - Japanese Holly Ilex cyrtura Ilex decidua... Species 42 species; see article Illicium is a genus of flowering plants containing 42 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees, and is the sole genus in family Illiciaceae. ... Binomial name Illicium verum Hook. ... Categories: Faboideae | Plant stubs ... There is no single indigo plant. A variety of plants have been used to produce indigo dye. ... Species Jamesia americana - Fivepetal Cliffbush Jamesia tetrapetala - Fourpetal Cliffbush Jamesia (Pronunciation: james-EE-uh) is a genus of shrubs in the Hydrangeaceae, most commonly known as the Jamesia ,Cliffbush or Waxflower. ... Species Jamesia americana - Fivepetal Cliffbush Jamesia tetrapetala - Fourpetal Cliffbush Jamesia is a genus of shrubs in the Hydrangeaceae, most commonly known as the Jamesia or Cliffbush. ... Species See text Jasmine is a shrub of the genus Jasminum, with about 300 species, (Family: Oleaceae. ... Species See text Jasmine (Jasminum) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the Family Oleaceae, with about 200 species, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the Old World. ... Species 50-55 species; see text. ... Species Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. ... Species See text Kalmia is a genus of about 7 species of evergreen shrubs from 0. ... Binominal name Kalmia latifolia L. Mountain-laurel is the common name of Kalmia latifolia a flowering shrub of the family Ericaceae Found in the eastern USA, this is a poisonous broad-leaved (3-12 cm long, 1-4 cm wide) evergreen shrub, between 3-9 m tall. ... Binomial name Kerria japonica (L.) DC. Kerria japonica, the sole species in the genus Kerria, is a deciduous shrub in the rose family Rosaceae, native to eastern Asia, in China, Korea and Japan. ... Binomial name Kerria japonica (L.) DC. Kerria japonica, the sole species in the genus Kerria, is a deciduous shrub in the rose family Rosaceae, native to eastern Asia, in China, Korea and Japan. ... Species About 50, including: Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia speciosa The Crape-myrtles Lagerstroemia are a genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees or large shrubs native to east Asia and Australia. ... Species About 50, including: Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia speciosa The Crape-myrtles Lagerstroemia are a genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees or large shrubs native to east Asia and Australia. ... Binomial name Lapageria rosea Ruiz & Pav. ... Binomial name Lapageria rosea Ruiz & Pav. ... Species Lantana is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants, native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa. ... Species Lantana is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants, native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa. ... Species Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula dentata Lavandula lanata Lavandula multifida Lavandula latifolia Lavandula stoechas Lavandula viridis Lavandula X intermedia For the color shade, see Lavender (color) The Lavenders are the genus Lavandula of flowering plant in the mint f