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Cypress

A diverse group of trees and shrubs known for their durability and ability to thrive in wet environments, often with needle-like leaves and small cones.

Juniper

Evergreen shrubs or trees with scale-like leaves, known for producing important oil and widely used in ornamental landscaping and traditional medicine.

Mulberry

Deciduous trees known for their fruit that attracts birds and pollinators, with heart-shaped leaves that can change color with the seasons.

Cottonwood

Fast-growing trees found near rivers and wetlands, characterized by broad, triangular leaves and important for stabilizing riverbanks and providing shade.

Sweetgum

Deciduous tree known for star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant colors in fall and produces spiky seed balls, valued for ecological benefits and ornamental uses.

Vitaceae (Grape Family)

Includes species such as mustang grape, which can resist certain fungal diseases; important for biodiversity and cultivation.

Four O’Clock (Mirabilis jalapa)

A perennial plant with unique flowers that open in the evening and leaves that alternate along the stem.

Comalinaceae

A family of flowering plants that includes species with unique reproductive structures and morphologies.

Asparagus

A perennial vegetable known for nutrient-rich spears, prefers well-drained soil, and provides early harvests in spring.

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Known for aromatic plants including carrots and celery, featuring complex flower arrangements called umbels.

Cocculus vine

A climbing plant known for its distinctive leaves and berries, often used in traditional dishes.

Laurel Tree (Lauraceae)

Characterized by aromatic leaves and growth ranging from shrub to tree; bay leaves used in cooking come from this family.

Oleaceae (Olive Family)

Includes olive trees and jasmine plants, known for fruit and aromatic flowers used in culinary and medicinal applications.

Juglandaceae (Walnut Family)

Trees characterized by compound leaves and hard-shelled nuts, some with asymmetrical leaf ends for easier field identification.

Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

A small deciduous tree celebrated for pink flowers blooming early in spring and heart-shaped leaves providing excellent fall color.

Fig Tree

Known for its unique fleshy fruit and internal structure that provides habitat for pollinating wasps; unique reproductive strategies.

Ilex

Commonly known as holly, recognized for spiny leaves and bright red berries often used in holiday decorations.

Maple genus (Acer)

Known for opposite compound leaves and sap used for syrup; notable for autumn foliage and ecological importance.

Hackberry

Trees characterized by asymmetrical leaves and corky bark; tolerant of diverse soils and provide food for wildlife.

Chinese Tallow (Triadica sebifera)

An invasive species with toxic seeds, used for ornamental properties but disrupts local ecosystems.

Liliaceae

A family of flowering plants that includes lilies and onions, often bulbous with significant ecological interactions.

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Includes major cereal crops like wheat, critical for global food security, with diverse growth forms adapted to various habitats.

Duckweed

A small aquatic plant known for rapid growth and ability to purify water; serves as food source and plays a role in nitrogen cycling.

Valerian

A perennial flowering plant known for sedative properties, used in herbal medicine for anxiety and sleep disorders.

Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)

Includes important crops like tomatoes and potatoes; many members produce alkaloids that can be toxic but also have therapeutic uses.

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Leaves often exhibit a distinctive almond smell; many species cultivated for their beauty and fruit.

Phagaceae (Beech Family)

Includes key forest components like oaks, known for acorns and unique leaf structures.

Cornus family (Dogwood)

Recognized for ornamental flowers and unique fruit structures; includes shrubs and trees widely used in landscaping.

Soap Berries

Noted for pinnately compound leaves and economic and ecological importance.

Vitex (Chaste Tree)

Distinguished by palmately compound leaves, resembles marijuana, used in herbal medicine for menstrual health.

Moreaceae

Includes species like bodark, used for strong wood and possesses latex properties, offering ecological benefits.

Iris

Known for beautiful flowers and diverse species, characterized by sword-like leaves essential for gardens.

Poly Podadaceae

A family of ferns characterized by distinct frond shapes and reproductive structures, crucial for diverse ecosystems.