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Common Bed Accession Time of Name year in Rationale Name Number(s) Numbers Bloom California Adenostoma Chamise 7C, 9, 12A, 58.0928, 71.0673, May/Jun chamise, one of many great fasciculatum 21B, 24, 28B, 84.0103, 84.0891, e components of the chaparral 29, 43, 70B, 85.1249, 87.0007, 72, 73, Nurs 92.1095 Amsinckia Large- Location 2007.0001, April federally endangered grandiflora flowered restricted 2011.0043, annual, focus of efforts at Fiddleneck 2011.0522, banking and 2011.0523, reintroduction at UCBG 2013.0625, 2013.0627, 2014.0274, 2014.0328, 2015.0251, 2016.0447, 2016.0488, 2019.0072 Arctostaphylos Franciscan 7A, 7B, 23B, 53.1071, 85.0072, February- rare manzanita, formerly franciscana Manzanita 24, 922B, 2009.0552 April presumed extinct for many STOR years Aristolochia Pipevine 4, 10, 16, 30, 60.1061, 82.1110, February popular vine with u-shaped californica 925 82.1470, 85.0557 /March flowers, mysterious syndrome, beguiling winged capsules, the sole host to the pipevine swallowtail. Calocedrus Incense 10, 30, 35, 39 77.0525, 87.1602, ancient lineage in CA, great decurrens Cedar 91.1320, form 2001.0734 sp. March - center of diversity for the June is in CA with ~28 endemic species Calycanthus Spicebush 7C, 13, 14, 50.1653, 91.1380, May/Jun fragrant brownish maroon occidentalis 18B, 21B, 35, 92.1093, 95.1137, e flowers, genus is good 37, 39, 71A, 2001.0756 example of the Eastern 75, 80, 923, Asian and North American 925 disjunction and is represented in Asia, Cal and ENA. Carpenteria - 10, 11, 25, 53.1311, 59.0803, April/Ma monotypic genus in the californica Anemone 28A, 30, 32, 80.0122, 86.1795, y hydrangea family 35, STOR 91.1241, 92.187 Ceanothus Carmel 4, 12B, 19, 61.1736, 63.1023, March/A popular blue flowering thyrsiflorus Ceanothus 22B, 25, 70A, 80.0060, 82.1081, pril that people can grow at 176, 901, 83.0738, 83.0821, home too 922A, 922B, 83.1424, 89.1973, 923, 928, 2014.0240, NURS 2015.0086 Clarkia sp. April/Ma with 40 species, good y representative of annual diversity in CA Chlorogalum Common 1B, 7A, 7C, 57.0838, 61.0104, May-July many ethnobotanical uses pomeridianum Soap Plant 12B, 19, 22D, 61.0294, 63.1086, 23A, 28A, 81.0332, 82.1623, 70A, 900, 84.0293, 85.0271, 919, 922B 85.0431, 87.1035, 89.1620, 97.0068, 2013.0414, 2014.0169 Eriogonum sp. March- so many so great - example Septemb of a genus that is still er actively speciating Fremontodendr Flannelbus 7A, 7C, 10, 81.0525, 82.1388, March- Tropical relict with on californicum h 11, 12B, 18A, 83.0103, 83.1327, June flamboyant blooms, 20, 21A, 24, 89.1811, belonging to the cotton 26A, 29, 70B, 2012.0236 family Garrya elliptica Coast Silk 1B, 4, 7A, 53.1099, 63.1066, January- the silk tassels: a small Tassel 18B, 22B, 72, 63.1274, 64.1209, April family only found in warm 103, 924, 925 82.0136, 99.0022, temperate climates, 2000.0143 filamentous flowers, dusted in chartreuse Hesperoyucca Chaparral 7A, 7B, 7C, 62.0093, 73.0159, March- vertical interest in the whipplei Yucca 25, 27, 28A, 82.1070, 85.0342, May Serpentine exhibit, example 171A, 171B 87.0938, 92.0635, of symbiosis 92.0966, 2014.0053 Leptosyne Giant 6B, 9, 43, 60.0129 February- giant coreopsis of coastal gigantea Coreopsis STOR July CA and Baja California, highlight of channel Islands bed Notholithocarpus Tanbark 7B, 10, 14, 78.0012, 83.0027, enigmatic oak relative, densiflorus Oak 30, 900, 903, 83.0219, 83.0222, species of conservation 905, 917, 87.1569 concern 922A, 922B Pinus sabiniana Foothill 11, 32, 35, 81.0334, 85.1668, airy and magnificent, the Pine 919 87.0022, palm of pines, long drooping 2011.0248 needles Quercus Blue Oak 11, 35 87.1598 March endemic oak, part of douglasii savanna matrix Romneya coulteri California 12A 50.064 May- largest flower of all the Tree Poppy October native in CA

Schoenoplectus Common 3A 82.0906 May- tall denizen of freshwater acutus tule June marshes, numerous ethnobotanical uses Scoliopus Slink Pod 18B, 21B, 60.0220, 61.0019, February- ephemeral species of the bigelovii 22A, 900, 63.1020, 76.0064, April redwood forests, harbinger 901, 906, 911, 2l005.0205, of the rainy season, 912, 914, 916, 2018.0154 pollinated by fungus gnats 919, NURS

Sequoia and Redwood CA's big , taxonomic Sequoiadendron relation to Asia's Metasequoia Stipa pulchra Purple 3B, 7B, 9, 11, 65.1495, 81.0411, March- the CA state grass, with a Needle STOR 82.1621, June root system up to 20’ deep, Grass 2015.0191 pointy purple fruit Southern Africa Afrocarpus 143 28.0175 The oldest plant in the gracilior garden, afromontane representative polyphylla Spiral Aloe 138 95.1421 spiral aloe Aloe speciosa 119, 128 73.0403, 96.0534 January representative of arborescent we have in the garden, probably the showiest ringens Baboon 129, 130, 131 81.0498 March interesting geophyte form Flower with a bird perch, babiana representative Brunsvigia Josephine' 131 90.1838 October the biggest geophyte from josephinae s Lily SAF, good example of hysteranthus amaryllidaceae Cussonia Cabbage 138 87.1065 Striking, blue-gray paniculata Tree Encephalartos Natal Giant 140, 141, 251, 68.0769, 89.1914, rare, UCB conservation natalensis Cycad 252, NURS 2005.0812, genus, nice big plant 2005.0928, 2005.0954, 2005.0958, 2005.0959, 2005.1017, 2005.1044, 2005.1435 Erica bauera 134, 135, 145 2009.0196 Decemb Example of SAF Ericaceae, er-May probably the most prevalent (and prettiest?) Erica in the garden Euphorbia African Milk 1005 50.1178 June historical, big, example of polygona var. Barrel columnar euphorbia horrida Ferraria crispa 119, 128 2003.0422 May example of SAF var. crispa geophytes, strange and wonderful Haemanthus several species of spp. geophytes with striking blossoms. H. coccineus is red; H. albiflos, white. plicatilis 119, 124B, 87.1062, Iconic specimens of a plant 130, 146 2l011.0473, that used to be in the genus 2006.0054, Aloe 94.0609 King protea 135, 138, 140 2004.0756 March- National flower of South cynaroides May Africa, impressive and recognizable Rhodocoma 134, 136 96.0101 example of Restionaceae, arida good form Ursinia cakilefolia 130, 146 200.0553 Decemb example of the annual er - May asters from and SAF's spring blooming madness Asia Angiopteris Turnip Fern 225, 226, 70.0489, 71.0045 large fern unique to Asian lygodiifolia 228B, 231, Pacific tropical & subtropical 232, 240, regions Atrium VLSB Arisaema cf 230, 231 97.0231 February- neato bloom on a neato ringens March genus representing a neato family Bletilla ochracea 400C 98.0001 August- unusual and popular Septemb terrestrial orchid er Carex baccans 227, 228B, 80.071 colorful , noticeable 229, 231, 242, near Japanese Pool, 249, 450 collected by former collections manager spicata 235 74.1069 June- strong summer growth & October bloom, representative of diversity in Asia Clematis 221 91.0314 July- interesting, reliable bloom akebioides Septemb representing this genus er Glyptostrobus Chinese 170B, 245D, 70.0169, Chinese water pine, very pensilis Water Pine NURS 2012.0751 endangered ancient species. Helwingia 234, 242 2002.0209 epiphyllous blooms! how chinensis fascinating Hydrangea spp. Several attractive species. Important understory plant in the Asian Area. Kirengeshoma Yellow Wax 216, 225, 230, 90.0673 August Unusual yellow-flowered palmata Bells 240, 246, 247 hydrangea relative.

Lilium lancifolium Tiger Lily 501 80.148 August strong summer bloom, representative of Asian diversity Luculia 218, 220B, 54.1342 Septemb fragrant winter bloomer gratissima 400B er-March often noticed by visitors

Magnolia spp. Many species which form an important group of trees in the Asian Area. Metasequoia Dawn 224, 226, 240, 49.0500, 80.0716 historical planting with UCB glyptostroboides Redwood 244, 245A, story, taxonomic relation to 245C CA's famous big trees Osbeckia crinita 221 88.1205 August- Beautiful pink blossoms with October distinctive, yellow .

Phyllostachys 225 68.0963 giant timber bamboo, a bambusoides good representation for this iconic taxa Pleione 237, NURS 74.0388 March- gorgeous terrestrial orchid formosana April Rhododendron 217, 219, 32.0265, 32.1731, January- historical planting, garden arboreum/Rhodo 220C, 23l0, 32.1757, 32.1783, April logo, representative of dendron delavayi 234, 235, 236, 42.0522, 42.0525, diverse genus in collection 249, 400A, 42.0526, 59.0902, 450, 500 63.0226, 52.0902, 63.0226, 74.1037, 78.0471, 84.0770, 91.0457, 97.0573, 99.0631, 2001.0062, 2001.0063, 2002.0079, 2011.0058 Rhododendron Many species to choose spp. from! Some rhododendron is in bloom nearly every month of the year. Trachycarpus Windmill 170B, 236, 77.0432, 93.1340 representative of diversity of martianus Palm 250B, 250C this Asian palm genus

South America Alstroemeria 655 95.0259 June- I mean, it makes up the aurea October majority of the collection, geophyte. Araucaria Monkey 657, 658, 84.0137, Iconic tree, illustrates araucana Puzzle NURS 2016.0015 temperate SOA, Gondwana Tree Berberis darwinii Darwin 603, 605, 607 40.1001, 76.0264 October- Barberry with intense yellow- Barberry April orange blossoms. Named for Charles Darwin Blechnum penna- Alpine Hard 508, 510, 512, 91.1228, 92.0135, Lovely, delicate, mat- marina Fern 513, 600, 607, 94.0558, 94.0579, forming fern. 653, 654, 2l005.0457, NURS 2010,0509

Bomarea spp. Beautiful vining relative of Alstroemeria. Colorful trusses of yellow/orange/red blossoms. Brugmansia Red 602652 46.1222, 52.0687 January- Reddish angels trumpet with sanguinea Angel's Decemb large, pendulous flowers Trumpet er Calceolaria spp. Several species with colorful, pouch-like blossoms. Colletia paradoxa Anchor 601, 610 49.202 Septemb Anchor plant. Triangular Plant er- photosynthetic cladodes and January small, frangrant white flowers. Dendroseris 652, NURS 2015.0291 Juan Fernandez Islands, marginata Relictual cloud forest, diversity winteri Winter's 601, 606, 607, 45.0307, 83.0334 February- temperate rain forest tree Brk 608 March with attractive blossoms Erythrina crista- Cockspur 601 91.0211 April- Crazy coral pea flowers, galli Coral Tree Decemb Nitrogen fixing legume, er more continental/ tropical SOA distribution Fuchsia spp. Several beautiful wild species that put on a great display in SOA Gunnera 600 92.1501 April- Notorious giant leaves, chilensis June bacterial symbiosis, unusual wind pollinated dimerous flowers Jubaea chilensis Chilean 301A, 610, 61.0775, 93.0109 Chilean wine palm, rare and Wine Palm 611, 612 endangered, SOA palm diversity Lapageria rosea Chilean 601, 602, 605, 37.1016, 52.0609, Septemb Chilean bellflower. It's been Bellflower 607, 654, 655, 52.0612, 52.07901, er- done before, but it's a NURS 52.0792 January classic in SOA

Macleania 601 2004.0328 Septemb Neotropical blueberry benthamiana er-March (Ericaceae diversity), beautiful flowers, Páramo habitat Nicotiana Tobaco 654, 657 36.002 February- Historical importance tomentosa Cimerron Novemb (Goodspeed expedition), er Solanum diversity, ethnobotanical Passiflora Banana 651 64.0535 June- Liana, impressive intricate mollissima Passion October flower, edible fruit Fruit Puya alpestris 612 83.0352 April- Sapphire tower, Terrestrial ssp. zoellneri May bromeliad (New name for P.berteroniana) Salvia spp. S. confertiflora, S. sagittata, S. rubescens, etc. Ever popular genus with beautiful blossoms

Crops of the World Capparis spinosa Caper 410, 705, 801, 62.0728, 94.1273 July- Capers of commerce - 805 August beautiful blossoms Camellia sinensis Tea Tree 232, 235, 50.0968, 82.0215, October- tea of commerce - lovely 245D, 406 2018.0120 February small, white blossoms

Quercus suber Cork Oak 804 45.0251 cork oak. striking, textured bark Zea 803 80.0613 teosinte - perennial corn diploperennis relative Many other crop plants to choose from. Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden Armeniaca 428 95.1284 January lovely white plum blossoms. (Prunus) mume Fruit pickled and used medicinally Chaenomeles 427 90.1126, 90.1127 Floweriing quince. Deep, speciosa blood-red blossoms Platycodon Balloon 430, NURS 88.0602, 96.0636 Ballon flower. Common grandiflorus Flower ornamental with many medicinal and culinary uses.

Ginkgo biloba 218, 428, 59.1524, Unusual with NURS 2016.0247 several medicinal uses Magnolia Small, fragrant creamy (Michelia in blossoms on a small, records) alba evergreen tree.

Herb Garden Alchemilla Lady's 404, 405 89.0802 lady's mantle - sprays of vulgaris Mantle yellow blossoms and attractive leaves Rosmarinus Rosemary 403, 404, 407, 74.0365, 83.1020, August- Rosemary officinalis 410, 411, 412, 87.0773, 89.1234, March 413, 414, 415, 91.1282, 98.0850, 701, 704, 705, 99.0184, 99.0460, NURS 2000.0347, 2002.0560, 2016.0110 Lavandula spp. Lavender January- Several species of lavender Novemb to choose from er Salvia officinalis Common 410, 415, 2007.0083, April- culinary sage. Several Sage 700A, NURS 2008.0781, June varietes to choose from, 2014.0366, including the variagated 2016.0461, 'Tricolor' 2017.0182 Origanum spp. Oregano 114, 403, 410, 73.0654, 74.0170, June- Oregano, majoram, dittany 411, 415, 79.0317, 79.0524, Septemb of crete, etc. 700A, 700B, 79.0531, 79.0533, er 701, 704, 706, 79.0545, 80.0822, 709, NURS 82.0610, 85.0576, 87.0341, 87.0680, 87.0768, 89.1228, 89.1235, 89.1245, 90.1861, 90.1863, 91.1016, 92.1181, 93.1043, 95.0042, 98.0848, 99.0057, 99.0209, 99.0254, 2006.0441, 2006.0791, 2007.0205, 2007.0288, 2010.0474, 20018.0565, 2014.0164

Tropical House Amorphophallus Titan Arum 1002, 1003O 2008,0398, titanum 2008.0400, 2012.0451, 2012,9452, 2012.0453, 2012.l0454, 2013.0476 - 2013.0485, 2018.0114 Orchid species - many to choose from coming into blossom regualrly

Arid House Welwitschia 1005, NURS 54.1488, 89.1311, Highly unusual gymnosperm mirabilis 96.0955, from . 2012.0748 Adenium spp. Beautiful blossoms on an unusual caudiciform plant Ceropegia 1005 54.1178, August- Unusual white and green ampliata 2l002.0488 Novemb blossoms on a vining desert er plant. Cactaceae Hundreds of cacti to choose from. Many bloom in a given year, but blossoms can be fleeting. Lithops spp. Living stones in this genus and several others have beautiful, textured leaves, and blossoms as well. Dioscorea Elephant's- 1005 51.0908, 96.0029 October Striking, faceted caudex elephantipes foot

Orchid, Fern, Carnivorous Plant House Angraecum Darwin's 1002 2015.0054 The famous and beautiful sesquipedale Orchid Darwin's orchid Elaphoglossum Elephant's- 1002, 1007 59.0316, 90.2430 Bold, undivided fronds on crinitum Ear Fern this fern Heliamphora 1002, 1007 2010.0376, Unusual and lovely pitcher spp. 2010.0377, plant from ,. 2013.0572, As with orchids there's a 2013.0573, rotation of the display 2013.0577 Nepenthes spp. Tropical 1002, 1007 Striking tropical pitcher Pitcher plants. Many to choose Plant from. Many lovely orchids to choose from rotate in this display. Phragmipedium 1001 2015.0119 Slipper orchid with a kovachii controversial and complex history

Palm and Cycad Garden Butia capitata Jelly Palm 250A, 300 45.0230, 75.0592 August- Jelly palm. numerous edible Septemb fruit er Jubaea chilensis Chilean 301A, 610, 61.0775, 93.0109 Chilean wine palm Wine Palm 611, 612 Palms and Many to choose from cycads

Mediterranean Acanthus spp. Bear's 405, 700A, 72.0393, 78.0224 June- Referred to in classical Breech 705, 706 July Greek architecture. A. mollis, A. spinous Aeonium spp. Canary Island succulent. Beautiful rosettes and spikes of blossoms Asphodelus spp. Asphodel Distictive blossoms. A. albus, A. ramosus, A. aestivus Clematis 710 2004.0221 July- Delicate and fragrant white flammula Septemb blossoms. Looks similar to er native Californian Species. Colchicum Autumn 404, 700A, 74.0576, 85.1006, Septemb Fall blooming "crocus" that autumnale Crocus 702, NURS 86.0139, er has been used in genetic 2016.0029, research 2016.0158 Cyclamen Cyclamen 702 80.0657, 93.0814 Most robust species of africanum several we grow. Puts on a good display in winter Echium spp. Several species particularly known from the Canary Islands. Lovely blue or white blossoms Helleborus spp. Hellebore Decemb several species with er-May distictive winter blooms. Hermodactylus Snake's 700B, 701, 85.1648, 89.1046 February- Unusual relative with tuberosus Head Iris 702 June unusual blossoms Iris unguicularis Winter Iris 705, 706 89.0967 Novemb Beautiful winter flowering er-May blue iris Melanoselinum Black 708 2004.122 February- Attractive umbel decipiens Parsley April Narcissus spp. Narcissus Mutiple species of this Mediterranean basin genus of bulbs. Nigella Love-In-A- 410, 704, 705, 87.0734, 87.0950, May- Annual with delicate damascena Mist 706, NURS 2004.1125, Novemb blossoms. Seeds used as 2015.0051 er flavoring in cooking. Origanum Marjoram 700B 87.0341 July- The distinctive oregano rotundifolium October relative that goes by the name dittany of Crete Paeonia broteri Peony 702, 703 88.0337, 92.1535 April Lovely wild peony Phlomis spp. Jerusalem February- Several species with Sage Septemb attractive blossoms. Mint er relatives with aromatic foliage. Primula vulgaris English 416, 700A 87.0303, Delicate primrose with Primrose 2006.0444 yellow blossoms.

Eastern North America Arisaema Jack-In- 302, 304, 305, 32.2083, 96.0826, Eastern native Jack-in-the- triphyllum The-Pulpit 3l09, 310, 2004.0553, pulpit. Many Asian relatives 311, NURS 2004.0558, in the collection 2004.0593, 2008.0642, 2018.0021, 2018.0361 Asclepias syriaca Milkweed 303 80.0827 June- major eastern milkweed with August attractive trusses of blossoms Asimina triloba Pawpaw 305 82.2026 April Small tree with distinctive purple/black blossoms. Commonly known as paw paw. Boltonia False 306 91.1324 August/S One of many white daisy- asteroides Chamomile eptembe like flowers r Chelone glabra Turtlehead 302, 306, 310, 80.0202, 82.2149, August/S Distinctive swamp grower 311 2002.0860 eptembe with white blossoms that r look like turtle heads (to someone!) Clematis crispa Blue- 303 92.0022 July Delicate, purple bell-shaped blossoms. Echinacea spp. Coneflower Early winter blooming shrub with spidery yellow blossoms. Herbal uses. Hamamelis Witch 302, 304, 311 49.1105, 81.0529, July- Ear;y winter blooming shrub virginiana Hazel 90.2058 Novemb with spidery yellow er blossoms. Herbal uses. Helianthus spp. Sunflower Several attractive species of yellow daisies. Hydrangea Wild 304, 306, 77.0662, 83.0478, July- Lovely low growing arborescens Hydrangea NURS 2018.0353 Novemb hydrangea species. er Magnolia Sweet Bay 305 78.0188 June/Jul Small flowered magnolia virginiana y from the Southeast USA Monarda Wild 303, 307 2004.0487, July- Aromatic mint relative with fistulosa Bergamot 2004.0723 Septemb purple blossoms. Prairie er plant Neviusia Alabama 303, 304, 305 93.0839 February- Rare low-growiing shrub alabamensis Snow- Septemb with misty white blossoms. wreath er

Pachysandra Allegheny- 304 60.1303 March Unusual ground cover from procumbens Spurge the Appalachians. Attractive, mottled leaves Physostegia False 303, 306 84.0687 August- Old fashioned garden flower virginiana Dragonhea Septemb known as obedient plant. In d er the mint family Pinus strobus White Pine 303, 310 86.0483, 86.1346 Widespread eastern pine which is the state tree of several states Rhododendron Rhododend multiple species; both spp. ron evergreen rhododendrons and deciduous azaleas Rosa spp. Rose Low growing, single wild roses. Several species Silphium spp. Several species of prairie growing yellow daisies. Symphyotrichum Aster Wild eastern composites spp. known as New England asters. Taxodium Bald 302 80.0259 Bald cypress, similar to distichum Cypress dawn redwood. Deciduous with small cones

Australasia spp. Banksia Many attracive shrubby species with large, brushy . B. spinulosa blooms regurlarly in several beds. Blechnum penna- Alpine hard 508, 510, 512, 91.1228, 92.0135, Lovely, delicate, mat- marina Fern 513, 600, 607, 94.0558, 94.0579, forming fern. 653, 654, 2005.0457, NURS 2010.0509

Callistemon Wallum 503, 509A, 75.0629 May- Odd, greenish bottlebrush pachyphyllus var. Bottlebrush 509B, 513 October blossoms. Other members viridis of the genus, genrally wiht red blossoms would also be good. Corokia Wire 505, 511A, 93.0661, 96.0584, March Wiry shrub with highly cotoneaster Netting NURS 97.0010 unusual branching pattern Bush and small, yellow blossoms Correa reflexa 503, 506, 2017.0384 Atrractive low-growing shrub 'Cape Nelson' 509B with delightful, bi-colored blossoms Dendrobium Pink Rock 508, 510, 512, 62.0290, February Delicate pink orchid hardy in kingianum Orchid 513, 1001 2010.0381 the Bay Area

Doryanthes spp. Spear Lily 503, 507C 32.3895, 75.0404 March- Two species with massive October stalks of red blossoms. Eucalyptus 505 76.0621, Lovely small eucalyptus with kybeanensis 2009.0580 amazing, shredding bark

Fuchsia Kotukutuku 511B 2000.05 Unusual, fuchsia with excorticata , Tree cauliflorous blossom Fuchsia presentation. A small tree in habitat. Fuchsia Creeping 114, 506, 513 62.0738, Odd creeping fuchsia from procumbens Fuchsia 2013.0353 New Zealand. Yellow and green blossoms with blue pollen. spp. Grrevillea Protea relative with striking blossoms. Several to choose from. spp. Another shrubby protea relative with interesting blossoms and unusual persistant seed pods. Lepechinia Pakaha 503, 508, 70.0218 Unusual salvia relative from hastata 509B, 511B, Hawaii (!) Aromatic with 513, 851 spikes of purple blossoms. Leptospermum Teatree Several species of small spp. trees with lovely blossoms. Important component of the New Zealand flora. Pachystegia Rock Daisy 112, 506, 510 85.0587, June- Beautiful woody composite insignis 2010.0388 October from NewZaeland Pelargonium 505, 507A 75.0344 June- Unusual geranium from drummondii October Australia Plectranthus 124A, 505, 2003.0347 April Low growing creeper with cremnus 506, 507C, purple blossoms from the 511A, 500B mint family Rhododendron 508, 512 2002.0146, July Epiphytic rhododendron that celebicum 2002.1086 blooms nearly year round. Pink, bell-like blossoms

Stenocarpus Firewheel 513 97.0407 Firewheel Tree. sinuatus Tree Proteaceous tree with highly unusual red blossoms.

Tasmannia Pepper 508, 510, 513 60.0052 Unusual shrub from the lanceolata Tree temperate rainforests of Southeast Austraiia. Veronica Showy 504, 505, 506 95.0373 April- Widely grown ornamental speciosa Hebe October shrub from New Zealand. Other members of the genus wold be good too. Xeronema Poor 506, 512, 513 85.0812 May- Way cool and quite rare callistemon Knights Lily June plant wiht red, bottlebrush- like flowers from islands off New Zealand.

Mexico and Agave spp. a number of species to work from, although many are large. Important component of pine-oak woodland Bartlettina Purple 346, 348, 351, 96.014 June Woody daisy with trusses of sordida Torch 357 powder-blue blossoms Berberis gracillis 364, 365, 368, 90.0715, 90.0716, Novemb Glossy, deep green, holly- 369, 371, 372 90.0719 er-March like leaves and fragrant yellow blossoms Beschorneria Bold, agave relative with spp. green and red blossoms. Several species to choose from. Chiranthodendro Monkey 351, 556, 357, 76.2105, 81.1223 May- The iconic, monkeyhand n pentadactylon Hand Tree 358, 360 August tree Cornus florida Flowering 172, 368, 371, 91.0192 April Iconic dogwood with balloon- ssp. urbiniana Dogwood 372 like blossoms Dahlia imperialis Tree Dahlia 352, 358, 363, 76.0105, 76.2179, October- tree dahlia wiht lovley purple 368, 372, 374 90.2335, Novemb blossoms 2001.0626, er 2001.0627, 2001.0628, 2013.0419 Dahlia sp. tree-like dahlia with pendulous lavendar blossoms Deppea 346, 350, 351, 92.0508, 98.0705, July- Highly endangerd shrub with splendens 352, 357, 359, 98.0706, 98.0707, Novemb yellow, fuchsia-like 360, 361, 2014.0595, er blossoms. Several other NURS 2014.0597, members of the genus have 2018.0614- nice flowers 2018.0620, 2019.0109- 2019.0114 Magnolia 350, 352, 357 72.0658 Septemb Evergreen magnolia from guatemalensis er Cental America Magnolia sharpii 350, 352, 359, 81.0939 Novemb Striking, large, frangrant 362 er-July blossoms Mathiasella 172, 372, 377 2002.0109, August Unusual, woody, carrot bupleuriodes 2002.0111 relativive with green blossoms and blue-gray foliage Monochaetum 351, 352, 354, 80.0007, 80.0015 January- Vivid magenta blossoms. tenellum 355, 356, 357, Decemb Princess tree relative 358, 359, 361, er 362, 606

Other woody Iconic components of this daisies: Roldana, flora often with strking Montanoa, blossom clusters Telanthophora, etc

Passiflora Passionflo 350, 357 96.0138 Unusual passion flower with membranacea wer distictive leaves and attractive, purple Pinus spp. Pine The other important component of pine-oak woodlands. Several species to choose from - illustrate cones? Podocarpus 350, 351, 357, 74.0220, 76.2169, June Unusual, tropical conifer matudae 359, 360, 361, 91.1425, 3678, 369 2017.0056

Quercus spp. Oak Very important as part of the pime-oak woodland flora. Perhaps acorns could be illustrated? Multiple species available Salvia spp. Sage Many lovely species to choose from; the genus is an important component this flora Tecoma stans Yellow 112, 113, 120, 89.1517, 96.0216, June- Bright yellow bell-like Bells 123, 155, 168, 99.1263, October blossoms on this small tree 172, 363, 380 2000.0197, 2014.0536 Ternstroemia several species - small trees spp. with lovley blossoms and unusual fruit Deserts of the Americas Agave spp. Many species wiht beautiful leaves and blossoms Cactaceae Many species that come into blossom regularly Deuterocohnia 124B, 157, 53.1233, 68.0641 April- Mound forming desert brevifolia 161, 608, 650, June bromeliad with 655, 658 small,single,yellow-green blossoms Dudleya spp. Rosette-forming succulents; some native to CA Echinopsis 156, 157, 158, 50.1998, 56.0229, Tallest and most iconic terscheckii 163, 164, 71.0083, cactus in the collection 1005 2002.0248 spp Unusual gymnosperm with -like cones Opuntia spp. Lovely blossoms and fruit on several species of prikly pear Oreocereus Chastudo 156, 157, 160, 42.1030, 54.0208, One the "old man (or leucotrichus 161, 162, 164, 56.0207, 60.1122, woman) cacti" with shaggy, 165, 168, 90.2066, 90.2133, white fibers. There are other 1005, 1008 91.0815, 92.0569 similar cacti to choose from

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