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Acacia mangium
Mangium Wattle, Black Wattle, Hickory WattleFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Acacia mangium grows up to 30m tall, often with a straight trunk.
Phyllodes lanceolate or ovate, conspicuously veined, light or dark green; flower-heads rod-like, white, sparse, on hairy peduncles about 1 cm long; pods long, slender, coiled or twisted and contorted. Its uses include environmental management and wood.
Acacia sp.
Prickly Moses, KhairFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Australia
Pale yellow flowers in short spikes.
Grows well in dry climates. Water occasionally, will tolerate mild droughts. Grows well in most soil types and will stand salt spray.
Acalypha hispida
Cat Tail, Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cattail, Foxtail, Red Hot PokerFamily: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: East Indies
Acalypha hispida grows as a large shrub 5-10 feet tall. If trimmed, it can be grown as a hedge or even maintained at a low height shrubs. The plant produces flowers in a variety of shades, including the traditional cat tail red, as well as pink, white, off-white, and crimson or vinous colored varieties. The shrub blooms year round in warmer climates and spring through fall in cooler climates, producing masses of long, bright inflorescences that hang down and give rise to its popular name of "Cat Tails". The brightly colored pendulous tassels are extremely showy. This is a tough and versatile plant which is salt-tolerant and seaside-resistant, and can withstand temperatures down to the 30s F for a short period of time.Acalypha hispida can typically be grown in USDA Zones 9-11.
When growing Acalypha hispida in zones cooler than zone 9, the plant should be grown in a pot and brought in for the winter to a cold, but not freezing, area. The soil should be kept moist, and fertilizer should be used sparingly, but may be beneficial from April to August. Acalypha hispida should be pruned often to maintain a healthy shape and prevent overgrowth. To encourage flowering, the new growth should be trimmed during the winter months.
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Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus pentagonus
Night-blooming Cereus, Barbed-wire Cactus, Sword-pearFamily: Cactaceae
Origin: Central America, Caribbean
Acanthocereus tetragonus is a tall, columnar cactus that reaches a height of 2-7 m. Flowers are open from midnight until dawn, attracting hummingbird moths.
Acanthocereus tetragonus 'Fairy Castles' is a dwarf, columnar, branching, slow growing cactus. The Fairy Castles Cactus is the colorful name by which the plant is marketed and refers to the numerous vertical stems of different heights that resemble spires and turrets.
Achillea sp.
Yarrow, Thousand-leaf, Milfoil, Sneezewort, Soldier's FriendFamily: Asteraceae
USDA Zone: 3-9?
Common Yarrow is a drought tolerant species of which there are several different ornamental cultivars.
The herb is purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. Yarrows are well suited to the wildflower garden. The soft, lacy foliage makes an interesting and beautiful groundcover. The flowerheads are used in arrangements, fresh and dried.
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