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Galanthus krasnovii
(Snowdrop)
Galanthus krasnovii is an extremely rare species of snowdrop. Like all members of the genus it is a perennial plant that survives...
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Garcinia kola
(Bitter kola)
Information on the bitter kola is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Ginkgo biloba
(Maidenhair tree)
Ginkgo biloba, or maidenhair tree, is renowned worldwide for its medicinal properties. This remarkable tree is known as a 'living...
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Gladiolus alatus
(Turkey-chick)
The peculiarly named turkey-chick is a geophyte; a plant that can survive periods of unfavourable conditions due to an underground...
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Gladiolus carinatus
(Blue Afrikaner)
The blue Afrikaner, a member of the iris family, has an unusual purple stem, mottled with white. The strongly scented flowers may...
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Gladiolus gracilis
(Blue pipe)
Information on Gladiolus gracilis is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Gladiolus rogersii
(Riversdale bluebell)
Scientifically named after Reverend Moyle Rogers, who first collected the species, the Riversdale bluebell bears pretty bell-shaped...
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Glionnetia sericea
(Glionnetia)
Numerous clusters of cream, pink, or maroon flowers against a background of dark evergreen leaves makes this one of the most...
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