Carrie Woodward
Author for A-Z Animals

Key Points Crotons are beautiful tropical plants with bold, dramatic leaves and are popularly grown as house plants across North America. Originally from Asia, the many different cultivars of the… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Key Points Larch vs. pine: how do you know which is which? Larch trees (trees in the Larix genus) and pine trees (trees in the Pinus genus) have a lot in common! Both are… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Cordyline australis, also known as a cabbage palm or cabbage tree, is an evergreen perennial species that has evergreen, long, spiky, foliage. Because the species grows well in containers, it… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

In the United States, the catalpa tree (pronounced “catawba”) has a long history of cultivation and use that dates back hundreds of years to the Native American people who lived… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Dahlias and peonies are two of the most beautiful, unique-looking, large, and beloved flowers grown in gardens across North America. Certain varieties of dahlias and peonies have similar characteristics, including… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Easter lilies and peace lilies are two classic, favorite flowers often grown as houseplants. In general, lilies are beloved and hold great symbolic meaning in modern Western cultures. Their shining,… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

It can be difficult to differentiate between black and green cardamom. However, though the two belong to the same family, they actually come from different plants and each have their… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

For thousands of years, citrus fruits have had a place of immense cultural significance and culinary importance in human culture. Today, lime trees and lemon trees are popular culinary fruits.… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

The flowers of the tropical hibiscus plant are known for their trumpet shape and bright colors – including vibrant pink, orange, yellow, and red. You may also recognize the taste… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Planting tall evergreen trees is an attractive and organic way to landscape your yard, whether you seek to achieve peaceful woodland seclusion or simply create privacy for your home. Evergreen… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Holy basil and basil are two popular varieties of basil. Among the most beloved culinary herbs, basil is a quite versatile, making it a splendid addition to recipes from Italian… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

How are holy basil and sweet basil different? Throughout the world and in many different cultures, basil plants have long been beloved, popular herbs. In fact, there are more than… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Prior to the European colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans harvested the wood of redbud trees to construct weapons and tools. During the Colonial period in America, the newly arrived… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Key Points Hydrangea paniculata is one of the most popular hydrangea varieties and is famous for blossoming with large flower heads that start out a striking green color in the summer.… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

If you've ever been hiking or mountain climbing in New England, you might have seen blueberries growing on bushes and noted that those blueberries looked different from the ones sold… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Lush and fragrant hostas, also known as plantain lilies, are known for being easy to grow and have gained a reputation as reliable perennial plants that can thrive in even… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Irish sea moss is a term that can refer to two vastly different plants. The term is frequently used interchangeably to refer to either a species of red algae, Chondrus… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

What's the difference between holy basil and Thai basil? Many of us know that basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs. It appears in herb gardens across the… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Both the fiddle-leaf fig tree and its cousin, the ficus tree, have beautiful leaves, thrive indoors, and have gained popularity among indoor plant lovers for making a statement with their… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Ripe guava and papaya are sweet, juicy, tropical fruits beloved across the world and enjoyed raw, cooked, and in numerous candies and other confections. Because of this, the two are… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

In the summer of 2022, visitors to a park in Dallas, Texas, were warned: growing around a local lakefront was a plant described by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Kale and spinach are both dark leafy greens known for being full of fiber, rich in antioxidants, and a great source of nutrition. Dark green leafy vegetables like kale and… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

You may have heard about monkey grass, a grass-like ground cover that is both loved for its use in landscaping and notorious for getting out of hand when it spreads… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago

Gardeners love to find low-maintenance plants that are easy to grow and care for, have lush foliage, and can thrive in parts of the garden that are shady or get… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 2 years ago