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Red Ivy (Strobilanthes alternata)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 02:12 PM WAT
Red Ivy - Photo (c) jmmaes, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by jmmaes
moses6ix's ID: Red Ivy (Strobilanthes alternata)
Added on July 14, 2023
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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Earpod Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 02:29 PM WAT
Earpod Wattle - Photo (c) 106611639464075912591, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by 106611639464075912591
moses6ix's ID: Earpod Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 8, 2022 03:28 PM WAT
Yellow Nutsedge - Photo (c) Cin-Ty Lee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cin-Ty Lee
moses6ix's ID: Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Päiperleken (Order Lepidoptera)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 05:17 PM WAT

Description

Caterpillar Species, Types, and Scientific Name
Caterpillars are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera. Caterpillars belong to the same classification as the butterfly that they become as butterflies. This scientific name comes from the Ancient Greek language

Butterflies and Moths - Photo (c) Anita, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
moses6ix's ID: Päiperleken (Order Lepidoptera)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 26, 2022 02:10 PM WAT

Description

Tectona is one of the most famous timber plant in the world, Studies reveal that the teak plant contains anti-inflammatory, anti-diuretic, antibacterial, analgesic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic,antiasthmatic, antifungal,antitumour and antimicrobial properties. As a result, the extract from the entire parts of the plant are useful for the treatment of hyperacidity, bronchitis, leprosy,biliousness, diabetes and dysentery

Tectona - Photo (c) Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
moses6ix's ID: Genus Tectona, a member of Mint Family (Family Lamiaceae)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Firebush (Hamelia patens)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 3, 2022 02:45 PM WAT

Description

Hamelia patens is a large perennial shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush, and redhead

Firebush - Photo (c) Cindy Chrisler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cindy Chrisler
moses6ix's ID: Firebush (Hamelia patens)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

June 19, 2022 01:09 PM WAT

Description

Ficus elastica, the rubber fig, rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber bush, Indian rubber tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to eastern parts of South and Southeast Asia. It has become naturalized in Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and the US state of Florida

Rubber Plant - Photo (c) P Buchwald, all rights reserved, uploaded by P Buchwald
moses6ix's ID: Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Red Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

June 10, 2022 12:09 PM WAT

Description

Amaranthus cruentus grows 3 to 6 feet tall and wide in just one season. It produces extravagant, feathery plumes in shades of red to purple

Red Amaranth - Photo (c) Flora_DUMO, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Flora_DUMO
moses6ix's ID: Red Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Figs (Genus Ficus)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

June 4, 2022 03:09 PM WAT

Description

The fig plant is a bush or small tree, from 1 metre (3 feet) to 10 to 12 metres (33 to 39 feet) high, with broad, rough, deciduous leaves that are deeply lobed

Figs - Photo (c) yongzhe, all rights reserved, uploaded by yongzhe
moses6ix's ID: Figs (Genus Ficus)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Sweet Thorn (Vachellia karroo)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 26, 2022 01:30 PM WAT

Description

Acacia karroo (A. karroo) has been used as herbal medicine by the indigenous people of southern Africa for several centuries.

Sweet Thorn - Photo (c) Igmar Grewar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Igmar Grewar
moses6ix's ID: Sweet Thorn (Vachellia karroo)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Spineless Yucca (Yucca gigantea)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 27, 2022 03:47 PM WAT

Description

Yucca gigantea is a species of flowering plant in the asparagus family, native to Mexico and Central America. Growing up to 8–12 m in height, it is an evergreen shrub which is widely cultivated as an ornamental garden or house plant often being called just yucca cane.

Spineless Yucca - Photo (c) Juan Cruzado Cortés, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Juan Cruzado Cortés
moses6ix's ID: Spineless Yucca (Yucca gigantea)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Beans (Genus Phaseolus)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 5, 2022 12:51 PM WAT

Description

Phaseolinae is the subtribe of the tribe Phaseoleae which includes legumes, in the subfamily Faboideae, in the family Fabaceae

Beans - Photo (c) Scamperdale, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
moses6ix's ID: Beans (Genus Phaseolus)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Maize (Zea mays)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 5, 2022 12:52 PM WAT

Description

Maize, Zea mays L. (corn), is the most abundantly produced cereal in the world. It is grown in every continent except Antarctica. About 50 species exist and consist of different colors, textures, and grain shapes and sizes. White, yellow, and red are the most common cultivated maize types

Maize - Photo (c) José Miguel Sola, all rights reserved, uploaded by José Miguel Sola
moses6ix's ID: Maize (Zea mays)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 5, 2022 04:49 PM WAT

Description

Physalis angulata is a weed of cropland, gardens and plantations. It is also a host to many viruses of lucerne, tobacco, potato, sweet pepper and okra

Physalis angulata lanceifolia - Photo (c) Reiner Richter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Reiner Richter
moses6ix's ID: Physalis angulata ssp. lanceifolia, a member of Cutleaf Groundcherry (Physalis angulata)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Observer

agnesabah

Date

June 23, 2022 12:10 PM WAT

Description

Euchromia folletii, is an African day-flying moth, is a species of moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville in 1832. It is found on the Comoros and Seychelles, as well as in Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Tanzania

Painted Handmaiden Moth - Photo (c) Lena Chow, all rights reserved, uploaded by Lena Chow
moses6ix's ID: Painted Handmaiden Moth (Euchromia polymena)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Prickly Pears (Genus Opuntia)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

June 7, 2022 08:16 AM WAT

Description

Opuntia robusta, the wheel cactus, nopal tapon, or camuesa, is a species of cactus in the family Cactacea

Texas Pricklypear - Photo (c) andrewalmonte, all rights reserved
moses6ix's ID: Texas Pricklypear (Opuntia lindheimeri)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Octopus Agave (Agave vilmoriniana)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

June 2, 2022 06:24 PM WAT

Description

Vilmoriniana octopus Agave is an unusual-looking succulent with rosettes growing to three or four feet high and five or six feet wide

Octopus Agave - Photo (c) Julio Alejandro Álvarez Ruiz, all rights reserved, uploaded by Julio Alejandro Álvarez Ruiz
moses6ix's ID: Octopus Agave (Agave vilmoriniana)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 31, 2022 12:21 PM WAT

Description

Sweet potato leaves are medium to large in size and are cordate, or heart-shaped with pointed tips. The leaves grow in an alternate pattern and may be palmate or known as having multiple lobes depending on the variety , its usually found in Africa

Sweet Potato - Photo (c) Catalina Tong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Catalina Tong
moses6ix's ID: Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Tree Spinach (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 30, 2022 12:03 PM WAT

Description

Chaya has high levels of protein, calcium and iron, nutrients many people are concerned about. The leaves are also chocked with carotene, potassium and vitamin C. Studies have shown the nutritional content of Chaya to be two or three times that of foods like spinach and Chinese cabbage.

Tree Spinach - Photo (c) migueljac, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
moses6ix's ID: Tree Spinach (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 27, 2022 10:34 AM WAT

Description

Luffa is a plant. When the mature fruit is allowed to dry, a fibrous, sponge-like structure remains. The fibers can be boiled in water

Luffas - Photo (c) brngckn, all rights reserved, uploaded by brngckn
moses6ix's ID: Luffas (Genus Luffa)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Beach Sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 27, 2022 10:27 AM WAT

Description

edicinal ( The bark is used to treat dysentery and diarrhoea. The twigs are used for swelling and as a wash for beri beri.) Timber & Products ( The wood of this tree is extremely hard and dense, and has been used for construction of stilts, poles and fences in coastal areas.

Beach Sheoak - Photo (c) Pedro Alanis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pedro Alanis
moses6ix's ID: Beach Sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Field Mushrooms and Allies (Family Agaricaceae)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 26, 2022 01:58 PM WAT

Description

procera (Scop.) Singer - Parasol. Macrolepiota procera, the Parasol Mushroom, is a choice edible species found in Africa, in neglected pastureland and on grassy seaside cliffs in summer and autumn

Field Mushrooms and Allies - Photo (c) Damon Tighe, all rights reserved
moses6ix's ID: Field Mushrooms and Allies (Family Agaricaceae)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Common Guava (Psidium guajava)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 26, 2022 02:04 PM WAT

Description

Psidium guajava, the common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, or apple guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America. It is easily pollinated by insects; when cultivated, it is pollinated mainly by the common honey bee, Apis mellifera

Common Guava - Photo (c) Eerika Schulz, all rights reserved
moses6ix's ID: Common Guava (Psidium guajava)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

May 31, 2022 12:18 PM WAT

Description

citronella grass, is a species of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. It is the source of an essential oil known as citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties

Lemon Grass - Photo (c) Yantza Farm, Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Yantza Farm, Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador
moses6ix's ID: Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 10:28 AM WAT

Description

Chili peppers, from Nahuatl chīlli, are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add "heat" to dishes

Chili Pepper - Photo (c) Cha Wen Hui, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cha Wen Hui
moses6ix's ID: Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Aroma (Dichrostachys cinerea)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 10:36 AM WAT

Description

Dichrostachys cinerea, known as sicklebush, Bell mimosa, Chinese lantern tree or Kalahari Christmas tree (South Africa), D. cinerea is a fast growing tree that has become an undesirable weed and is particularly a problem in areas where there has been overgrazing

Dichrostachys - Photo (c) Ricky Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ricky Taylor
moses6ix's ID: Genus Dichrostachys, a member of Acacias, Mimosas, Mesquites, and Allies (Subfamily Mimosoideae)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 8, 2022 02:30 PM WAT
Beech Viburnum - Photo (c) harum.koh, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by harum.koh
moses6ix's ID: Beech Viburnum (Viburnum erosum)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Palmer's Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 10:27 AM WAT

Description

Amaranthus palmeri is a species of edible flowering plant in the amaranth genus. It has several common names, including carelessweed, dioecious amaranth, Palmer's amaranth, Palmer amaranth, and Palmer's pigweed. It is native to most of the southern half of North Americ

Palmer's Amaranth - Photo (c) Jay Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Keller
moses6ix's ID: Palmer's Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Amaranths (Genus Amaranthus)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 10:27 AM WAT

Description

amaranth, (genus Amaranthus), genus of 60–70 species of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae, distributed nearly worldwide.

Amaranths - Photo (c) Jean-François Roch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jean-François Roch
moses6ix's ID: Amaranths (Genus Amaranthus)
Added on July 14, 2022
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Beach Sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia)

Observer

agnesabah

Date

July 7, 2022 02:34 PM WAT
Beach Sheoak - Photo (c) Pedro Alanis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pedro Alanis
moses6ix's ID: Beach Sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia)
Added on July 14, 2022
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