Basic Information Common Name: Rose of Jericho Scientific Name: Anastatica hierochuntica Native Habitat: Deserts of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Middle East History / Discovery / Cultivator The Rose of Jericho, Anastatica hierochuntica, is a resurrection plant, a name derived from its remarkable ability to survive almost complete desiccati
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Arabidopsis
Basic Information Common Name: Arabidopsis Scientific Name: Arabidopsis Native Habitat: Eurasia and Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Arabidopsis, specifically Arabidopsis thaliana, may not be a flashy houseplant or a prized botanical specimen like some of the orchids or aroids, but it holds a monumental place in the history of plant biology.
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Thale Cress
Thale Cress Basic Information Common Name: Thale Cress Scientific Name: Arabidopsis thaliana Native Habitat: Europe, Asia, and North Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Arabidopsis thaliana, commonly known as Thale Cress or Mouse-ear Cress, is a small flowering plant widely utilized as a model organism in plant biology and genetics. Its history
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Arabis
Basic Information Common Name: Arabis Scientific Name: Arabis Native Habitat: Primarily found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Arabis belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes well-known plants like mustard, cabbage, and broccoli. The name Arabis itself is thought to
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Rock Cress
Basic Information Common Name: Rock Cress Scientific Name: Arabis alpina Native Habitat: Mountainous regions of Europe History / Discovery / Cultivator Arabis alpina, commonly known as Rock Cress, is a plant deeply rooted in the alpine landscapes of Europe. Its discovery dates back to early botanical explorations aimed at cataloging the diverse flo
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Wall Rock Cress
Basic Information Common Name: Wall Rock Cress Scientific Name: Arabis muralis Native Habitat: Central and Southern Europe, Western Asia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Arabis muralis, commonly known as Wall Rock Cress, is a flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family (the mustard family). Its scientific name, Arabis muralis, reflects it
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Lunaria
Basic Information Common Name: Lunaria Scientific Name: Lunaria Native Habitat: Europe and Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Lunaria, also known as Honesty, Silver Dollar Plant, or Money Plant, boasts a rich history interwoven with folklore, practical uses, and ornamental appreciation. While the exact moment of its “discovery̶
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Honesty
Basic Information Common Name: Honesty Scientific Name: Lunaria annua Native Habitat: Europe and Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Lunaria annua, commonly known as Honesty, Money Plant, or Silver Dollar, boasts a captivating history intertwined with folklore and practical uses. Its origins trace back to Europe and Western Asia, where it
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Malcolmia
Basic Information Common Name: Malcolmia Scientific Name: Malcolmia Native Habitat: Mediterranean Region History / Discovery / Cultivator Malcolmia, a genus belonging to the Brassicaceae family (also known as the mustard family), encompasses a range of flowering plants commonly found in the Mediterranean region. The name “Malcolmia” hon
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Virginia Stock
Basic Information Common Name: Virginia Stock Scientific Name: Malcolmia maritima Native Habitat: Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe History / Discovery / Cultivator Malcolmia maritima, commonly known as Virginia Stock, is a charming and easily cultivated annual flowering plant that has graced gardens for centuries. Its origins trace back to the