| The Household Gardens |
These images are of some of the planted areas, gardens and containerized specimen plants. This is by no means a complete photographic documentation of the entirety of the flora rather a discrete, multiple point sampling. The particular identification associated with any particular image is for the plant which is most dominant. There may be other plants in the frame and these may or may not be identified. All images are labeled with their genus, species and varietal designations as well as the local common name. This collection will change with time and as images are acquired.
Every effort has been made to be certain of the identity of the various specimens. It is however quite possible that in some cases errors will arise. The Webmaster will gladly accept information correcting such provided at least one citation for the correction is included for the corrected information.
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Opuntia Species |
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Edible Fungi |
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These are the same cactus. This specimen opened on the night after a full moon. When inspected in daylight the bloom had curled in a clockwise direction. If you have any idea as to the identity of this cactus send E-mail to the webmaster. |
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Here is yet another unidentified species. The Wood supporting the pot is approximately 4 inches wide. This blossom lasted 3 days. The bloom opened in daylight. |
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The Oxalis genus has several different species. The examples at left and below, are of two different species. The more common one (left and lower left) grow in a shaded area where water stands during and after heavy rains. The close up (lower left) shows the flower detail and the general structure of the plant's arial portion. The Oxalis Spp. are not suitable for livestock forage as they contain oxalic acid. Oxalic acid in large amounts is a contributor to calcium depletion in bones. In times of serious famine this plant may be used as a pot herb. It should however be used in this manner sparingly because of oxalic acid contained in all the Oxalis Spp. In the lower right is another species of Oxalis, Oxalis dillenii. This plant is in full sun and on the bank of a ditch. The same warnings about oxalic acid are applicable. |
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Scarlet Pimpernel is most commony a reddis color with some indivituals displaying a blue or purple color: Blue more common than purple. The images below are captured from video clips that were taken when a few plants were collected in Montgomery County Texas. |
The specimens went to seed. The seeds were scattered in an area with an exisint population of scarlet pimpernel. Yes, I know, I should build a seperate page for Montgomery County. Since the seeds were disperssed in the household gardens it seemed appropriate to include the images here. |
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Wooly Hibiscus
The Construction Zone Garden