Plants

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is the edible variety of pineapple and has five botanical varieties. Each produces slightly different characteristics, producing thirty-seven pineapples grown commercially worldwide.

What is commonly called spinach may actually be better classified as leafy greens or even edible wild greens. To complicate matters, spinach may vary quite considerably

The tomatillo plant, native to Central America and Mexico, has a rich history and was a domesticated crop in America before the arrival of Europeans. Mayan

Coral should be classed as one of the wonders of the earth. It has an amazing array of colors and fantastic structures. Coral reefs are between

Grass is such a commonplace plant that people seldom give it too much thought. Grass is incredibly important for animal food and maintaining the health of

Camellia is a dense shrub with large, brilliant flowers. Camellias grow between 6 and 12 feet tall. They have dark green, oval-shaped leaves with a distinct

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) is a plant with a dark past. It was used by ancient people to poison enemy troops. Others used its hallucinogenic properties

Dieffenbachia is a popular houseplant that purifies the air by removing toxins. It got the name dumb cane from its sap which irritates the mouth lining

Begonias are bright jewels in a garden. They have one of the tiniest seeds in the world. One ounce of begonia seeds contains three million seeds.

Lantana is an easy-to-grow plant that brings much life and color to your garden. These plants love well-drained soil and tons of sun and are great