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Local Plants

Lady of the Night Orchid

March 4, 2016 mgcadmin 0

Brassavola nodosa is a small, tough species of orchid native to Mexico. It is also known as “Lady of the Night” orchid due to its citrus and gardenia-like fragrance which begins in the early evening. […]

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Mexican Orchid Tree

March 4, 2016 mgcadmin 4

The Mexican Orchid Tree produces clusters of feathery white flowers from late spring to late fall.  The plant can be the size of a large shrub or a tree, growing up to 15 – 20 feet […]

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Papaya

March 1, 2015 mgcadmin 0

Scientific name: Carica Papaya L. This tree is native to tropical America and will reach 3-10 meters. They can be started from seeds and grow quickly. Picture, the papaya tree started from seeds in a […]

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Amaryllis

February 26, 2015 mgcadmin 0

How this beautiful flowering bulb got its name as told by Suzanne DeJohn: “Greek mythology brings us the story of Amaryllis was a love-struck maiden who longed for the handsome but cold-hearted Alteo. Desperate to […]