Archives: Native Plants

Littleleaf Sumac (Rhus microphylla)

Littleleaf Sumac foliage showing the tiny compound leaves that give this plant its name. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Rhus microphylla, known as Littleleaf

Gregg Ash (Fraxinus greggii)

Fraxinus greggii, commonly known as Gregg Ash or Littleleaf Ash, is a distinctive small tree or large shrub native to the rocky limestone canyons and

Butterfly Mist (Eupatorium greggii)

A migrating Monarch nectars on Butterfly Mist’s misty lavender-blue flower clusters. Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture (Ray A. Moranz, USDA/NRCS), Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) Eupatorium

Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla)

Fairy Duster in full bloom with its distinctive rosy-pink pom-pom flowers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5) Calliandra eriophylla, known as Fairy Duster, is one

Beargrass (Nolina microcarpa)

Beargrass (Nolina microcarpa) in its native Arizona habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Nolina microcarpa, commonly known as Beargrass or Sacahuista, is one of

Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica)

Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica) in its native Arizona habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Cupressus arizonica, the Arizona Cypress, is a striking and stately

Desert Olive (Forestiera neomexicana)

Desert Olive shrub showing its distinctive olive-family foliage. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Forestiera neomexicana, known as Desert Olive or New Mexico Privet, is

Bottlebrush Squirreltail (Elymus elymoides)

Bottlebrush Squirreltail with its characteristic bristly seed heads. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Elymus elymoides, commonly known as Bottlebrush Squirreltail, is a native bunchgrass

Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica)

Arizona Rosewood foliage and characteristic serrated leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Vauquelinia californica, commonly known as Arizona Rosewood, is a handsome and tough

Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans)

Trumpet Creeper illustration by naturalist and artist Mary Vaux Walcott, showing the characteristic large orange-red trumpet flowers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Campsis radicans, commonly

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