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Espostoa guentheri
Espostoa guentheri
Espostoa guentheri, also sold as Vatricania guentheri, is a columnar cactus endemic to eastern Bolivia, in the Río Grande valley, where it grows on dry-forest slopes at 800 to 1,300 m. It forms pale green columns up to 2 or 3 m tall and about 10 cm across, with around 27 ribs and straw-yellow spines, and branches from the base with age. What sets it apart is the lateral cephalium: a band of reddish-brown wool and bristles up to 50 cm long that grows on one side of the stem and bears the flowers. The flowers are tubular, yellowish to whitish, and open in early summer. The fruits are edible but bland. It is a different species from Espostoa lanata, the Peruvian old man cactus.
Old Man Cactus
Espostoa lanata
Espostoa lanata, commonly known as the Old Man Cactus, is a columnar cactus native to the Andean slopes from southern Ecuador to northern Peru. Its stem is densely covered in woolly white hairs that hide sharp spines, giving it a fuzzy and ornamental appearance. In its natural habitat, it can exceed 7 meters in height, but when grown in pots, it grows much more compactly and slowly.
White Head Cactus
Espostoopsis dybowskii
Espostoopsis dybowskii is a rare, columnar cactus species native exclusively to the eastern and northern parts of Bahia state in Brazil, within the caatinga habitat at altitudes of 300–750 meters. The plant grows on granite and gneiss rocks, as well as quartzitic outcrops, where it occasionally forms dense, single-species stands. Its erect, unbranched, cylindrical stems can reach heights of 2–4 meters with a diameter of approximately 8 cm and 20–28 low ribs. The stems are covered in dense, white hair that almost completely hides the surface, giving rise to the Portuguese folk names "cabeça-branca" (white head) and "homem-velho" (old man). The spines consist of 2–3 yellowish or brownish, needle-like central spines 2–3 cm long, while the radial spines are fine and short, hidden within the wool. Its nocturnal, approximately 4 cm long, white, bell-shaped flowers emerge from a lateral cephalium (a white woolly flowering area), typically in summer. The species is endemic to Brazil and is the only known species in the monotypic genus Espostoopsis within the Cactaceae family.
Torch Ginger
Etlingera elatior
Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) is a majestic tropical plant in the Zingiberaceae family, native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia. Renowned for its spectacular torch-shaped inflorescences in shades of red, pink, and white, it can reach up to 20 feet (6 m) in height. It is highly valued as an ornamental plant, in traditional Southeast Asian cuisines, and in folk medicine.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a large genus of fast-growing flowering trees and shrubs native primarily to Australia, comprising over 700 recognized species. Iconic for their aromatic silvery-blue foliage, peeling decorative bark, and clusters of distinctive brush-like flowers, eucalyptus trees are among the most widely planted trees in the world. While they grow into large trees outdoors, certain dwarf and compact varieties can be grown as potted ornamental plants.
Argyle Apple
Eucalyptus cinerea
Eucalyptus cinerea, commonly called Argyle apple or silver dollar gum, is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to southeastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, ACT), in the Myrtaceae family. Its rounded, silvery-blue juvenile foliage is prized in floristry. In the ground it can reach over 15 m, though it is often coppiced and grown as an ornamental shrub for its foliage.
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus deglupta
Eucalyptus deglupta, commonly known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus, is a magnificent fast-growing tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It is the only eucalyptus species indigenous to the Northern Hemisphere. Famous for its stunning multicolored bark that peels away to reveal bright green, blue, purple, orange, and maroon layers underneath, it is one of the most visually spectacular trees in the world.
Tasmanian Blue Gum
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus globulus, commonly known as the Tasmanian Blue Gum, is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Tasmania and southeastern Australia. Belonging to the Myrtaceae family, it can reach up to 70 metres in height under optimal conditions. Juvenile leaves are rounded with a distinctive blue-grey waxy coating, while mature leaves become long, lance-shaped, and pendulous. Widely cultivated worldwide for its medicinal, aromatic, and timber value, it is renowned for its essential oil with potent antiseptic and expectorant properties. The foliage is toxic if ingested by humans, cats, or dogs.
Cider Gum
Eucalyptus gunnii
Eucalyptus gunnii, commonly known as Cider Gum, is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the hardiest eucalyptus species, tolerating frost down to -18°C. Its distinctive silvery-blue rounded juvenile leaves are prized in floral arrangements and landscaping. The tree produces small white flowers in summer and has smooth, flaking bark in cream, pink, and brown tones.
Silver-leaved Mountain Gum
Eucalyptus pulverulenta
Eucalyptus pulverulenta, the silver-leaved mountain gum, is an evergreen tree or mallee native to the tablelands of southeastern New South Wales, Australia. It is prized for its rounded, powdery silver-blue juvenile leaves, which remain in that form even at maturity, making it a favorite in floral arranging.
Amazon Lily
Eucharis amazonica
The Amazon Lily is a perennial bulb from the Amaryllidaceae family, native to Peru and the Amazon basin. Its fragrant white flowers resemble daffodils and bloom on upright stems above glossy, broad green leaves. It is highly valued as an indoor plant for its exotic beauty and relatively easy care.
Amazon Lily
Eucharis grandiflora
The Amazon Lily (Eucharis grandiflora) is a tropical bulbous perennial native to the rainforests of Colombia and Peru, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is celebrated for its stunning pure-white, fragrant flowers resembling daffodils, which appear in elegant clusters on tall sturdy stems. Widely cultivated as a houseplant and in tropical gardens, it blooms 2-3 times a year under ideal conditions.
Pineapple lily
Eucomis bicolor
The Pineapple lily (Eucomis bicolor) is a bulbous plant in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) native to South Africa. It forms a rosette of broad, strap-shaped leaves, and in summer, it sends up a dense inflorescence of star-shaped, pale green flowers edged in purple, crowned by a tuft of green bracts resembling a pineapple. The species grows 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) tall and blooms from July to September. It is not winter-hardy in colder climates, and the bulbs must be overwintered in a dry, frost-free environment.
Eugenia
Eugenia
Eugenia is one of the largest genera in the Myrtaceae family, comprising hundreds of tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs native to the Americas. It features glossy evergreen foliage, small white flowers with showy stamens, and prized edible fruit, such as pitanga (Eugenia uniflora) and grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis). Species in this genus are grown both as backyard fruit trees and as ornamentals, and are especially popular for hedging and topiary thanks to their tolerance of frequent pruning.
Grumichama
Eugenia brasiliensis
Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis) is a native fruit tree of Brazil's Atlantic Forest, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It produces small, round berries with juicy pulp and a sweet-tart flavor, available in black, red, and yellow varieties. Highly valued both for its edible fruit and ornamental beauty, it is an important species for Atlantic Forest restoration.
Rio Grande cherry
Eugenia involucrata
Eugenia involucrata is a fruit tree native to the Atlantic Forest of southern and southeastern Brazil, from Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro down to Rio Grande do Sul, and to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, including araucaria forest, from 30 to 1700 m. It is an evergreen shrub or tree of 5 to 15 m with a narrow crown, glossy foliage and pale bark that peels in plates. From late winter into spring it bears showy white flowers full of stamens, much visited by bees. The pear-shaped berries, 1.3 to 2.3 cm long, turn red to wine-coloured when ripe, between September and January in Brazil, with juicy sweet-sour flesh. It is not related to the true cherry (Prunus).
Dwarf Eugenia
Eugenia mattosii
Eugenia mattosii, popularly known as the Dwarf Eugenia, is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It features dense, compact foliage with small, oval, glossy leaves that display reddish tones when young, turning dark green at maturity. During spring and summer, it produces delicate white flowers that give rise to small, globose, deep red fruits. These fruits are edible, with a slightly acidic flavor, and are highly attractive to birds. Due to its controlled growth and small leaves, it is one of the most valued species for the art of bonsai and for landscaping in small spaces.
Brush Cherry
Eugenia myrtifolia
Evergreen shrub with bronze, green and red foliage producing delicate white flowers in spring and summer followed by edible magenta-red fruits. Height 4-6 meters in cultivation. Native to humid areas of eastern Australia. Highly valued as ornamental tree, hedging plant and for topiary. Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Uvaia
Eugenia pyriformis
Uvaia (Eugenia pyriformis) is a fruit-bearing tree native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It produces aromatic yellow-orange fruits rich in vitamin C and bioactive compounds. This species holds great ecological and gastronomic value, widely used in forest restoration projects and sustainable landscaping.
Surinam Cherry
Eugenia uniflora
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is an evergreen fruiting tree native to the Atlantic Forest of South America, spanning Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is celebrated for its distinctive small fruits — deeply ribbed, turning from green through orange to deep red or nearly black when fully ripe — with a sweet-tart, resinous flavour. The tree produces clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and fall, and its glossy leaves release a spicy-resinous scent when crushed. Both fruits and leaves have significant medicinal value recognised by traditional and modern science.
Chinese Crown Orchid
Eulophia graminea
Eulophia graminea, commonly known as Chinese Crown Orchid or Grass-leaf Eulophia, is a terrestrial orchid native to South and Southeast Asia. It produces grass-like leaves from pseudobulbs and sends up tall flower spikes bearing small green and brownish-purple blooms in spring. Though elegant in its native habitat, this species has become invasive in Florida, spreading rapidly through diverse ecosystems via dust-like seeds and wood chip mulch.
Spotted Eulophia
Eulophia maculata
Eulophia maculata, widely known by its synonym Oeceoclades maculata, is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa, including Madagascar and Mauritius. Commonly called the Spotted Eulophia or Monk Orchid, it is one of the most successfully naturalized orchids in the world, now found throughout the Neotropics, Caribbean, and Florida. It grows in leaf litter and rocky scrub slopes up to 1200m elevation, producing mottled evergreen leaves and delicate white to pink flowers in late summer and fall.
Chilean Corkscrew Cactus
Eulychnia castanea
Native to the arid coastline of northern and central Chile, between Los Molles and the Talinay mountains, Eulychnia castanea is a slow-growing columnar cactus that forms creeping clumps several meters in diameter in its coastal desert habitat, surviving on sea fog (camanchaca) in one of the driest regions on the planet. The grayish-green stems, featuring 6 to 8 ribs and spines ranging from brown to yellowish, produce fragrant white flowers in summer and greenish-yellow fruits with mucilaginous pulp and a slightly acidic flavor. The 'Varispiralis' cultivar, with spiraled or crested stems, is highly sought after by collectors.
Spindletree
Euonymus
Euonymus is a diverse genus of over 130 species of shrubs, small trees, and climbers in the family Celastraceae, native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. These hardy ornamentals are prized for their year-round interest: evergreen species like Euonymus japonicus provide dense hedging and bright variegated foliage, groundcover forms like Euonymus fortunei spread readily across slopes and borders, while the deciduous Euonymus alatus (burning bush) delivers spectacular crimson autumn color. Caution: all parts are moderately toxic if ingested.
Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus
Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub native to Siberia, China, Japan and Korea, prized for the corky "wings" that run along its stems and for foliage that turns a brilliant scarlet-red every autumn. It grows into a rounded, medium-textured mound 4.5-6 m tall and wide at maturity, with inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in late spring followed by small red-orange seed capsules that split open in fall. It is tough, adaptable to many soils, and tolerates urban conditions well, which has made it a landscape staple - though it is now considered invasive in parts of the eastern and central United States, so gardeners in those regions should check local guidance before planting.
Spindle
Euonymus europaeus
Spindle is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to most of Europe, where it grows on woodland edges and in hedgerows. It usually reaches 3 to 6 m. The opposite, oval, finely toothed leaves are dark green in summer and turn yellow to reddish-purple in autumn. The late-spring flowers are small and yellow-green, easy to miss. The real show comes in autumn: bright pink, four-lobed capsules split open to reveal orange seeds and hang on into winter. All parts are poisonous if eaten, especially the fruit.
Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei
Euonymus fortunei, commonly known as Wintercreeper or Fortune's Spindle, is an evergreen woody vine and groundcover native to East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan). Highly adaptable, it can climb walls and trees up to 10 meters tall or spread as a dense, low groundcover. Its leathery, glossy leaves remain green year-round, with many popular variegated cultivars available. WARNING: All parts of this plant are toxic to humans, cats, and dogs — ingestion can cause cardiac and gastrointestinal problems.
Japanese Spindle Tree
Euonymus japonicus
Euonymus japonicus, commonly known as the Japanese Spindle Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and hedging shrub throughout temperate regions worldwide. Growing at a medium rate, it can reach over 4.5 meters tall and is prized for its glossy, dark-green foliage that remains attractive year-round. It adapts well to various soil types and tolerates drought, wind, salt spray, and urban pollution, making it a popular choice for formal gardens, coastal landscapes, and topiary.
Boneset
Eupatorium
Eupatorium is a diverse genus of flowering perennial herbs in the family Asteraceae, encompassing well-known species such as Eupatorium cannabinum (hemp-agrimony), native to Europe and Asia, and Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset), native to North America. These robust plants produce dense, flat-topped clusters of small fluffy flowers in white, pink, and mauve, highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and pollinators. Typically growing 1–1.5 metres tall, Eupatorium thrives in moist, humus-rich soils and tolerates wet ground, making it ideal for rain gardens, pond margins, and naturalistic borders. The genus has a rich ethnobotanical history: boneset was extensively used by Native Americans and colonial physicians to treat fevers and influenza, while hemp-agrimony has featured in European herbal medicine for centuries.
Spurge
Euphorbia
Euphorbia is one of the largest and most diverse plant genera on Earth, comprising over 2,000 species distributed across every continent except Antarctica. The genus spans an extraordinary range of forms — from spiny, cactus-like succulents such as Euphorbia trigona (African milk tree) and Euphorbia milii (crown of thorns), to the iconic holiday plant Euphorbia pulcherrima (poinsettia), and even large shrubs and trees. Despite their wildly different appearances, all Euphorbias share one defining trait: a milky white latex sap that is toxic to humans, cats, and dogs, causing skin and mucous membrane irritation on contact. Native to Africa, the Americas, and Eurasia, Euphorbias have adapted to deserts, tropical forests, and temperate meadows alike, making them among the most ecologically versatile plants known.
Giant crown of thorns
Euphorbia × lomii
Euphorbia × lomii is a hybrid crown of thorns, a cross between Euphorbia milii and Euphorbia lophogona, prized for its thick spiny stems, large leaves, and oversized colorful bracts. It grows as a sculptural, drought-tolerant succulent shrub that thrives in bright, sunny spots and rewards good light with near year-round blooms.
Desert Candle
Euphorbia abyssinica
Euphorbia abyssinica, commonly known as the Desert Candle, is a striking columnar succulent tree native to the dry highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, at elevations of 840–2,400 meters. It can reach up to 9 meters tall and is frequently mistaken for a cactus. The plant produces a highly toxic white latex sap that causes severe skin irritation and potential blindness on eye contact. Ideal for xeriscaping and dry gardens.
African candelabra
Euphorbia ammak
African candelabra (Euphorbia ammak) is a tree-like succulent spurge native to the arid regions of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where it grows on rocky plains, steep slopes and thorn scrub at 1,000 to 1,500 m. Despite the name, it is neither African nor a cactus. It has a short trunk and a crown of upright branches shaped like a candelabra; the branches have 4 or 5 toothed angles, are dark green to blue-green and carry pairs of brown spines up to 1 cm long. In the wild it reaches 10 m. Small leaves appear only at the tips in warm, humid weather and soon drop. A variegated form, 'Variegata', striped cream to lime green, is widely grown. Like every euphorbia, it bleeds a toxic, irritant white latex. It is listed as vulnerable in the wild.
Green African Milk Bush
Euphorbia bicompacta
Euphorbia bicompacta, commonly known as the Green African Milk Bush, is a succulent shrub native to East Africa, with natural occurrences in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya. Belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, this species can reach up to 7 meters tall in its natural habitat, though in cultivation it rarely exceeds 1–2 meters. Its erect, fleshy bright-green stems give it a clean geometric appearance. The popular variety rubra (Euphorbia bicompacta var. rubra) features reddish stems and leaves, making it even more sought-after as an ornamental houseplant across Europe and the United States. The milky latex exuded by the plant is toxic and caustic — always wear gloves when handling. In its native range, the latex has traditional medicinal use for tick control in cattle.
Pine Cone Plant
Euphorbia bupleurifolia
Euphorbia bupleurifolia, commonly known as the Pine Cone Plant, is a rare caudiciform succulent native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Its swollen, tuberous stem covered in spiral leaf-scar patterns resembles a pine cone, making it a prized collector's specimen. It grows slowly and produces small yellow-green flowers in spring.
Canary Island Spurge
Euphorbia canariensis
Euphorbia canariensis, commonly known as Canary Island Spurge or Cardón, is a columnar succulent endemic to the Canary Islands (Spain). It is one of the most iconic plants of the Macaronesian region, forming dense stands called cardonal in arid lowlands. The plant grows up to 4 meters tall with a distinctive candelabra-like branching structure. Its thick green stems have four prominent ribs lined with pairs of reddish spines. In spring, it produces small reddish-green cyathia (flower-like structures). All parts of the plant contain a highly toxic milky white latex that causes severe skin irritation and can cause blindness on eye contact.
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