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Frangipani, also known as Plumeria, is a tropical tree or shrub valued for its intensely fragrant white or yellow flowers. Native to the Americas, it’s extensively grown in regions like Hawaii and Southeast Asia where its blossoms are integral to ceremonies and leis. The plant's waxy petals and stro...

Camellia is a genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees in the tea family, Theaceae, native to eastern and southern Asia. The genus is of major agricultural importance because it includes Camellia sinensis, the species whose leaves are harvested globally for tea production. Beyond agricultural uses,...

Anthurium is a large genus of roughly 1,000 flowering plant species in the arum family, Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas. The plants are distinguished by their vibrant, heart-shaped leaf bracts, known as spathes, which surround a central protruding spike called a spadix. They are...

Morella pensylvanica is a semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern North America whose waxy gray berries provided the primary source of fragrant bayberry wax used to make candles by colonial American settlers.

Begonia is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae, with species native mainly to tropical and subtropical regions. Begonias vary widely in leaf shape, flower form, and growth habit, and they are cultivated as indoor plants, bedding plants, and shade-tolerant ornamentals. The gen...

Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline or microcrystalline form of silica composed mainly of intergrown quartz and moganite. It is commonly translucent, with a waxy luster, and occurs in many colors; banded material is usually called agate, while related varieties include carnelian, chrysoprase, and onyx...