The banyan is actually a variety of a fig plant that germinates in the branches of trees. It sends down aerial rootlets that germinate upon hitting the ground and spread out into a grove-like appearance.

Banyan

The banyan is actually a variety of a fig plant that germinates in the branches of trees. It sends down…

A tropical plant that is marketed as a spice.

Cinnamon

A tropical plant that is marketed as a spice.

A shrubby plant with seeds developing in capsules. Seeds are surrounded by a fluffy type of fiber that can be woven.

Cotton

A shrubby plant with seeds developing in capsules. Seeds are surrounded by a fluffy type of fiber that…

The guava plant is prized for its fruit which resembles an apple or pear, and can have white, pink or red flesh.

Guava

The guava plant is prized for its fruit which resembles an apple or pear, and can have white, pink or…

This variety of plant is distributed widely and encompasses a wide variety of herbs. Hydrangea are cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Hydrangea

This variety of plant is distributed widely and encompasses a wide variety of herbs. Hydrangea are cultivated…

Crepe myrtle shrubs are used in the U.S. as ornamental plants. Another species of myrtle (Genus lawsonia) in Muslim countries is used as a source of henna dyes.

Myrtle

Crepe myrtle shrubs are used in the U.S. as ornamental plants. Another species of myrtle (Genus lawsonia)…

The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while another spice mace is derived from the seed covering just below the husk.

Nutmeg

The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while…

An ornamental tropical shrub.

Oleander

An ornamental tropical shrub.

Rice is a food staple in more than 39 countries. There are many different varieties of rice. They vary in color, grain and nutritional content.

Rice

Rice is a food staple in more than 39 countries. There are many different varieties of rice. They vary…