Pacific Madrone
Chaste Tree
The chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as monk's pepper, is a large shrub or small tree that produces spikes of fragrant, long-lived purple flowers in the summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It is a tough, drought-resistant plant that thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, though it can be messy and is considered a noxious weed in some areas. The plant is known for its aromatic foliage and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
Quince
Quince is a hard, aromatic, pome fruit, related to apples and pears, that is inedible raw but becomes tender, fragrant, and turns a deep pink or red when cooked. Native to the Caucasus region and Persia, it is used in sweet dishes like pies, jellies, and preserves, as well as savory dishes such as stews and tagines. Quince is rich in fiber and vitamin C and is known for its high pectin content, making it excellent for jams and jellies.
Ginkgo Bilboa
The Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), also known as the maidenhair tree, is a unique "living fossil" and the only surviving species of its ancient plant family. It is a slow-growing, deciduous tree known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in the fall.
Carl Linnaeus described the species in 1771, the specific epithet biloba derived from the Latin bis, "twice" and loba, "lobed", referring to the shape of the leaves.[42] Two names for the species recognize the botanist Richard Salisbury, a placement by Nelson as Pterophyllus salisburiensis and the earlier Salisburia adiantifolia proposed by James Edward Smith. The epithet of the latter may have been intended to denote a characteristic resembling Adiantum, the genus of maidenhair ferns.
The scientific name Ginkgo is the result of a spelling error that occurred three centuries ago. Kanji typically have multiple pronunciations in Japanese, and the characters 銀杏 used for ginnan can also be pronounced ginkyō. Engelbert Kaempfer, the first Westerner to investigate the species in 1690, wrote down this pronunciation in the notes that he later used for the Amoenitates Exoticae (1712) with the "awkward" spelling "ginkgo"
Carl Linnaeus described the species in 1771, the specific epithet biloba derived from the Latin bis, "twice" and loba, "lobed", referring to the shape of the leaves.[42] Two names for the species recognize the botanist Richard Salisbury, a placement by Nelson as Pterophyllus salisburiensis and the earlier Salisburia adiantifolia proposed by James Edward Smith. The epithet of the latter may have been intended to denote a characteristic resembling Adiantum, the genus of maidenhair ferns.
The scientific name Ginkgo is the result of a spelling error that occurred three centuries ago. Kanji typically have multiple pronunciations in Japanese, and the characters 銀杏 used for ginnan can also be pronounced ginkyō. Engelbert Kaempfer, the first Westerner to investigate the species in 1690, wrote down this pronunciation in the notes that he later used for the Amoenitates Exoticae (1712) with the "awkward" spelling "ginkgo"
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