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Silver Squill
Ledebouria
Ledebouria is a genus of roughly 65 species of bulbous perennial herbs in the subfamily Scilloideae (family Asparagaceae), most of which were formerly classified within Scilla. Native mainly to sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa as the center of diversity, these geophytes form basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves, frequently patterned with silver, purple, or green mottling, growing from teardrop-shaped bulbs that sit partly above the soil surface. The most widely cultivated species, Ledebouria socialis (silver squill/leopard lily), is prized as a low-maintenance houseplant for its decorative variegated foliage.
Cooper's False Scilla
Ledebouria cooperi
Ledebouria cooperi is a charming deciduous bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It produces narrow, lance-shaped leaves adorned with distinctive purple spots and stripes on an olive-green background, growing up to 25 cm tall. In spring and summer, it sends up graceful drooping racemes of small, star-shaped pink to lilac flowers. This low-maintenance bulb forms dense colonies through underground stolons and is prized as both a houseplant and garden specimen.
Silver Squill
Ledebouria socialis
Ledebouria socialis, commonly known as Silver Squill, is a charming bulbous houseplant native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It features striking lance-shaped leaves with silvery-green spotting on a purple-flushed underside, giving it a leopard-like pattern. The exposed teardrop-shaped bulbs sit above the soil surface, and in spring and summer it sends up delicate pink-and-green flower spikes. It is a remarkably low-maintenance plant that thrives on neglect, making it an ideal choice for beginner plant enthusiasts.
Marsh Labrador Tea
Ledum palustre
Marsh Labrador Tea (Ledum palustre, syn. Rhododendron tomentosum) is a characteristic low-growing evergreen shrub of peat bogs, marshes, and coniferous forests in the Northern Hemisphere. Its leathery leaves, which curl back at the edges, have a dense, rusty-brown felt-like indumentum on their undersides, distinguishing it from similar rhododendron species. In late spring to early summer, small white flowers bloom in umbrella-like clusters, emitting a strong, intoxicating scent. All parts of the plant contain toxic diterpenes (ledol) and grayanotoxins, which can cause severe poisoning, dizziness, convulsions, and loss of consciousness if consumed in large quantities. As a traditional medicinal herb, it was only used in extremely small doses and externally.
Red Leea
Leea guineensis
Leea guineensis, commonly known as Red Leea or West African Leea, is a lush tropical shrub belonging to the Vitaceae family, native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa and tropical Asia. It grows in a compact and upright manner, reaching up to 3 meters in height in cultivation. Its dense and glossy foliage often features shades of bronze, dark green, or deep burgundy, especially in the 'Rubra' variety. Under ideal conditions, it produces characteristic umbrella-shaped (umbel) inflorescences with small flowers ranging from red to orange and yellow, followed by rounded fruits that ripen from purple to scarlet red. It is an understory plant adapted to partial or full shade, making it excellent for spacious interiors, shaded tropical gardens, and as an ornamental specimen in pots.
Tropical duckweed
Lemna aequinoctialis
Lemna aequinoctialis is one of the smallest flowering plants in the world: a free-floating duckweed that lives on the surface of still waters. It lacks true leaves or stems; the body consists of a flattened, oval, light-green frond measuring 1 to 6 mm, featuring three faint veins and a single thin root up to 3 cm long. The sheath at the base of the root has two small lateral wings, a detail that distinguishes it from other duckweeds. It inhabits ponds, marshes, ditches, rice paddies, and calm streams in warm and tropical regions worldwide, from sea level up to about 1,300 m, preferring nutrient-rich water. It reproduces almost exclusively by budding: each frond generates new fronds in lateral pockets, forming small clusters and eventually green mats. The flowers are microscopic, petal-less, and hidden in a pocket on the frond's margin. It serves as food for ducks and fish and is studied for wastewater treatment and aquaculture feed.
Common Duckweed
Lemna minor
Common Duckweed (Lemna minor) is one of the smallest flowering plants in the world. It floats freely on the surface of still or slow-moving freshwater bodies, forming dense green mats. Cosmopolitan in distribution, it is found in ponds, lakes, and aquariums worldwide.
Lenophyllum acutifolium
Lenophyllum acutifolium
Lenophyllum acutifolium is a small perennial succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to northeastern Mexico (Coahuila and Nuevo León) and southern Texas. It forms compact rosettes of fleshy, opposite, sharp-tipped leaves that range from olive green to coppery-bronze when exposed to full sun. It reaches about 4 to 6 inches in height and produces small greenish-yellow flowers in racemes on terminal stems. It is extremely easy to propagate: naturally fallen leaves root on their own in the substrate.
Lentil
Lens culinaris
The lentil (Lens culinaris) is an annual herbaceous legume of the Fabaceae family, growing up to approximately 45 cm tall, with a thin and branched stem. It produces small white, pinkish, or light blue flowers in clusters, followed by short pods containing one or two lens-shaped seeds. Cultivated since ancient times for its edible seeds rich in protein, iron, and fiber, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen like all legumes thanks to symbiotic bacteria present in root nodules.
Lentinus crinitus
Lentinus crinitus
Lentinus crinitus is a saprophytic basidiomycete fungus, characterized by its funnel-shaped cap covered with stiff hairs (bristles) and decurrent gills. It is commonly found decomposing dead wood in tropical and subtropical regions. Although not widely consumed as food due to its leathery texture, it holds great ecological importance and biotechnological potential.
Lion's ear
Leonotis nepetifolia
An annual or short-lived shrub in the Lamiaceae family, reaching 1 to 3 m in height, native to tropical Africa and widely naturalized in tropical regions worldwide. It is notable for its spherical, spiny inflorescences with tubular orange flowers that appear in summer and fall. It grows along roadsides and in abandoned fields, and can behave as an invasive weed.
Rough Hawkbit
Leontodon hispidus
Leontodon hispidus, commonly known as Rough Hawkbit, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, native to grasslands and meadows across Europe and Asia. It produces dandelion-like yellow flower heads from June to September, making it a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Lesser Hawkbit
Leontodon saxatilis
Leontodon saxatilis, commonly known as Lesser Hawkbit or Hairy Hawkbit, is a low-growing perennial wildflower in the family Asteraceae. It forms a basal rosette of lobed, bristly-haired leaves from which emerge slender, leafless stems bearing solitary bright yellow flowerheads that closely resemble a small dandelion. Native to Europe and North Africa, it thrives in grassy habitats on sandy, calcareous or well-drained soils and flowers prolifically from June through October.
Edelweiss
Leontopodium nivale
Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) is a perennial alpine plant from the Asteraceae family, native to the high mountain ranges of Europe — the Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees, Balkans, and Apennines — where it grows on limestone rocks and scree at altitudes of 1800-3400 m. The flowering stems, 3-20 cm tall (up to 40 cm in cultivation), bear small yellow flowers grouped in a 5-6 ray star shape, surrounded by white bracts densely covered with fine hairs that protect the plant from cold, drought, and intense ultraviolet radiation at high altitudes. It has been a legally protected species in Romania since 1933, declared a monument of nature.
Five-lobed Motherwort
Leonurus quinquelobatus
Leonurus quinquelobatus is a perennial herbaceous medicinal plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), found across much of Eurasia, from Sakhalin to Central Europe and Italy. It is a close relative of Common Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), with which it is often confused, but its palmately divided leaves with five distinct lobes serve as a characteristic identifier. The plant can grow up to 1-1.5 meters tall, featuring square, pubescent stems and pale pink-purple flowers that bloom in axillary whorls between June and August. It thrives best in sunny to partially shaded locations with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and can live in the same spot for decades. Traditionally known as 'heartwort' or 'strengthening herb,' its flowering shoots have been used since ancient times to soothe heart palpitations and support the female reproductive system.
Peppergrasses
Lepidium
Lepidium is a genus in the mustard and cabbage family (Brassicaceae), with about 265 species spread across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. They are annual or perennial herbs with peppery leaves and tiny white flowers in clusters, followed by small flat, scale-like pods that give the genus its name. The one most grown at home is garden cress (L. sativum), harvested as sprouts within days. The genus also includes maca (L. meyenii), grown for its root in the Andes, and dittander (L. latifolium).
Lesser Swinecress
Lepidium didymum
Lesser swinecress (Lepidium didymum, syn. Coronopus didymus) is an annual or biennial herb in the Brassicaceae family, native to South America (Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela) and now naturalized throughout most of the world. It forms a basal rosette from which highly branched, decumbent or ascending stems emerge, reaching up to 40 cm in length. The leaves are alternate and pinnatifid with narrow segments, and the entire plant emits a strong, characteristic odor when crushed. The flowers are tiny, whitish or nearly petal-less, gathered in racemes, giving rise to the bilobed fruits typical of the Lepidium genus. It is common in disturbed ground, roadsides, gardens, lawns, and cultivated areas, where it behaves as a vigorous, fast-growing spontaneous plant.
Garden cress
Lepidium sativum
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is an annual herb in the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae), originally from Persia and western Asia and now grown worldwide. It is remarkably fast: seeds germinate in 2-7 days and the leaves can be cut 2-3 weeks after sowing, or after about a week as sprouts. The leaves are light green and finely divided, with a peppery bite like watercress and mustard. Left uncut it sends up slender stems 15-50 cm tall and, in summer, tiny white or pale pink four-petalled flowers followed by round, flat seed pods. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and folate.
Variable Sword-sedge
Lepidosperma laterale
Lepidosperma laterale is a tufted, clumping perennial sedge native to eastern and south-eastern Australia and New Zealand's North Island. Its rigid, flattened, glossy leaves grow 30-150 cm tall with reddish bases, forming dense evergreen tussocks. Loose, narrow flower panicles bearing brown spikelets appear mainly in spring and summer, followed by small pale-brown nuts. Naturally found on sandy soils and among rocks in heathy woodlands, open forests and riparian scrub, it is a resilient, low-maintenance plant valued for erosion control, habitat structure and naturalistic garden design.
Chestnut Dapperling
Lepiota castanea
Lepiota castanea, known as the 'Chestnut Dapperling', is a small, saprophytic mushroom from the Agaricaceae family. It is characterized by a cap covered with small, chestnut-brown scales arranged concentrically on a whitish background. Although its appearance is delicate, this species is extremely dangerous, containing amatoxins similar to those found in Amanita phalloides.
Lepismium cruciforme
Lepismium cruciforme
Lepismium cruciforme, commonly known as the Hurricane Cactus, is a striking epiphytic cactus native to the rainforests of South America. Unlike typical desert cacti, it grows on trees and features long, segmented stems that are often three-angled or flat. Under bright light, the foliage can take on a beautiful reddish-purple hue. It produces small, delicate flowers along the stem margins, followed by ornamental berry-like fruits.
Lepisorus fern
Lepisorus
Lepisorus is a genus of mostly epiphytic and lithophytic ferns in the Polypodiaceae family, found across temperate and tropical Asia, with species such as Lepisorus thunbergianus reaching Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii. They form small tufts of leathery, strap-shaped, evergreen fronds arising from a creeping rhizome, with round sori along the underside of the fronds. They grow on tree trunks, mossy rocks and cliffs, from sea level to high elevations.
Java fern
Leptochilus pteropus
An epiphytic fern native to Southeast Asia, living submerged or semi-submerged on rocks and roots along riverbanks. It grows from a dark green creeping rhizome that bears lanceolate, textured leaves about 8 inches long, reaching a total height of 6 to 12 inches. Extremely hardy, it is one of the easiest aquarium and paludarium plants to cultivate.
Manuka
Leptospermum scoparium
Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand and southeast Australia. It is widely recognized for its delicate five-petaled flowers and small, pointed, intensely aromatic leaves. This plant is the primary source for the production of the famous Manuka honey, valued worldwide for its unique antibacterial properties.
Redlead Roundhead
Leratiomyces ceres
Leratiomyces ceres, commonly known as the 'Redlead Roundhead', is a striking mushroom recognizable by its bright red to brick-red cap. It frequently appears on woodchip mulch in urban gardens and parks. Although visually attractive, it is considered poisonous and must not be consumed.
Golden Conebush
Leucadendron laureolum
Leucadendron laureolum, the golden conebush, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to the fynbos of South Africa's southwestern Cape. Reaching 1-2 m tall on a single woody stem, it produces vivid yellow-green flowerheads formed by leafy bracts that blaze through the winter months. Male and female plants look distinct: compact, golden-hued males and looser, greener females that mature into woody, fire-resistant seed cones. This adaptation lets the plant survive wildfires common to its habitat, releasing its stored seed to regenerate the landscape afterward.
Leadtree
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena leucocephala is an extremely fast-growing leguminous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is widely recognized for its delicate, feathery foliage, white globular flowers, and long seed pods. It is a valuable pioneer species for reclaiming degraded soils due to its nitrogen-fixing ability, although it can become invasive in tropical climates if not properly managed.
Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum
Leucanthemum is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the Asteraceae family, native to Europe and Asia. The most cultivated species are L. × superbum (Shasta daisy) and L. vulgare (oxeye daisy). They produce classic white flowers with golden-yellow centers, blooming from spring through summer. Hardy, low-maintenance, and beloved in gardens and as cut flowers.
Shasta daisy
Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) is a popular hybrid herbaceous perennial prized for its large white, daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centers. Bred by horticulturist Luther Burbank, it blooms profusely from late spring through early fall and is relatively easy to grow.
Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum ircutianum
Leucanthemum ircutianum, commonly known as the oxeye daisy, is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family, native to Eurasia. It produces iconic white-petalled flowers with a golden-yellow central disc, blooming from spring through autumn. A hardy, low-maintenance wildflower, it is highly attractive to pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
Max Chrysanthemum
Leucanthemum maximum
Leucanthemum maximum, commonly known as the max chrysanthemum or great daisy, is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family, native to the Pyrenees mountains of France and Spain. It produces classic white daisy-like flowers with bright white ray petals surrounding a golden-yellow disc center, blooming from late spring through summer. This species is one of the parent plants used by horticulturist Luther Burbank to create the beloved Shasta daisy hybrid. It is widely grown in cottage gardens, borders, and as a long-lasting cut flower.
Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare
Leucanthemum vulgare, commonly known as the Oxeye Daisy, is a hardy perennial wildflower native to Europe, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It produces cheerful white ray flowers with a flattened yellow center disk, growing 30–90 cm tall. Blooming from spring through summer, it is a magnet for pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. Though graceful in wildflower meadows and cottage gardens, it can spread vigorously and is considered invasive in parts of North America and Australia.
Agave Cactus
Leuchtenbergia principis
Leuchtenbergia principis, commonly known as the Agave Cactus, is a unique cactus native to central and northern Mexico. It is the only species in its genus and stands out for its long, bluish-green triangular tubercles, which give it an agave-like appearance, topped with papery and harmless spines. It develops a thick taproot and, in summer, produces large, fragrant yellow flowers.
reddening lepiota
Leucoagaricus americanus
Leucoagaricus americanus, commonly known as the reddening lepiota, is a saprobic mushroom characterized by its white cap with reddish-brown scales that stains yellow then deep red when bruised or aged. It typically grows in clusters on wood chips, mulch, or near stumps. While striking in appearance, it is not recommended for consumption due to potential gastrointestinal distress and its similarity to toxic species.
Flowerpot Parasol
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii is a saprophytic fungus commonly found in indoor plant pots and greenhouses. It is characterized by its vibrant yellow color and bell-shaped cap when young, which opens into a flat cap over time. While it does not harm plants (as it feeds only on dead organic matter in the soil), its presence indicates rich and moist soil.
Thunder Cloud Sage
Leucophyllum candidum
Leucophyllum candidum is a compact, silvery-leaved evergreen shrub native to the arid limestone hills of the Chihuahuan Desert in Texas and northern Mexico. Prized for its dense, felted foliage and lavender-purple blooms that appear after rains, it is a hardy, low-maintenance choice for xeriscapes and desert gardens.
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