my Plant list by family

Acanthaceae

Amaranthaceae

Acanthaceae

dicotyledonous flowering plants
250 genera and about 2500 species
most are tropical herbs, shrubs or twining vines
four main centres of distribution are Indonesia and Malaysia, Africa, Brazil and Central America
representatives of the family can be found in nearly every habitat
simple, opposite, decussated leaves with entire (or sometimes toothed, lobed, or spiny) margins, and without stipules
flowers are perfect and arranged in an inflorescence that is either a spike, raceme or cyme

Acanthus mollis (Bear’s Breeches)

2 planted in 2021; West side, near arbor; Southeast, amelanchier hill

Adoxaceae

Amaranthaceae

Acanthaceae

Elderberry or moschatel family
5 genera and 200 species
the three smallest genera ( Adoxa, Sinadoxa, and Tetradoxa) are exclusively herbaceous
the larger genera ( Viburnum and Sambucus) are both woody and herbaceous;
opposite toothed leaves
small 5 or more rarely, 4 petalled flowers in cymose inflorescences
fruit is a drupe (a one-seeded indehiscent fruit)

Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’

(Golden Elderberry)

1 planted in 2005, 2017; West side: center bed

Viburnum opulus ‘Oh Canada’

(Cranberry Bush Viburnum)

1 planted in 2017; South side: potted on patio

Amaranthaceae

Amaryllidaceae

Amaranth family
174 genera and around 2,500 species
distributed nearly worldwide
typically herbaceous plants, many of which can tolerate poor saline soils
flowers are often small and borne in dense inflorescences
simple leaves are usually arranged alternately along the stem

Chenopodium giganteum (Elissa's tree spinach )

1 planted in 2017; South side: woodland border

Amaryllidaceae

Amaryllis family
Perennial herbs containing 73 genera and at least 1,600 species
distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical areas of the world
bulbs or underground stems
several strap- or lance-shaped grouped at the base of the stem or arranged alternately along the stem
flowers usually with three or six petals and three or six sepals
fruits that are typically dry capsules or fleshy berries

Agapanthus ‘Bressingham Blue’

1 planted in 2020; South side: front of sun bed

Allium ‘Purple Rain’

planted in 2020; North side: boxwood beds near gate;

East side: driveway bed

Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’

50 planted in 2008; ?

Allium azureum

100 bulbs planted in 2007; NE side, circular bed

Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’

500 planted in 2006; various areas

Allium jesdianum ‘Purple King’

25 planted in 2004; east woodland path

Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium)

200 planted in 2005; various areas

Narcissus ‘King Alfred’

100 planted in 2007; North, East, South, various beds

Narcissus (Mini daffs)

2 pots planted in 2021; South foundation bed

Anacardiodeae

Amaryllidaceae

Anacardiodeae

commonly known as the cashew family or sumac family
about 83 genera with about 860 known species
bear fruits that are drupes and in some cases produce urushiol an irritant
include numerous genera, several of which are economically important, notably cashew, mango, sumac, smoke tree
trees or shrubs, each has inconspicuous flowers and resinous or milky sap that may be highly poisonous
flowers grow at the end of a branch or stem or at an angle from where the leaf joins the stem and have bracts
leaf architecture is very diverse

Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ Tiger Eyes

(Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac)

3 planted in 2007; SE bed, near hemlocks

Apiaceae

Amaryllidaceae

Anacardiodeae

Umbellifer family
commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family
434 genera and about 3,700 species
distributed throughout a wide variety of habitats, principally in the north temperate regions of the world
a significant group of flowering plants, often aromatic
most members are aromatic herbs with alternate, feather-divided leaves that are sheathed at the base
characteristics include hollow stems, taproots and flat-topped flower clusters known as umbels

Astrantia x ‘Venice’

3 planted in 2017; South side near patio stairs

Astrantia major ‘Lola’

3 panted in 2017; ?

Baptisia ‘Lemon Meringue’ (False Indigo)

3 planted in 2017; North side: large front bed

Eryngium (Blue sea holly)

3 planted in 2020; North side: small front bed near helianthus

Smyrnium perfoliatum (Perfoliate Alexanders)

Seeds planted in 2020; East side: near climbing hydrangea &

behind green bench

Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders) Northeast Native

Seeds planted in 2013; South side: under hemlock near Houttuynia

Araceae

Aristolochiaceae

Araliaceae

Arum family
114 genera and about 3,750 species of flowering plants
chiefly of tropical distribution
flowers are characteristically borne on a distinctive inflorescence known as a spadix and are usually surrounded by a single leaflike bract known as a spathe
many produce a nasty irritant sap

Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit)

6 planted in 2013; South side: woodland border

Arisaema consanguineum ‘Perfect Wave’ (Asian Jack-in-the-Pulpit)

1 planted in 2020; East side: near path to sun garden & concolor fir

Arisaema fargesii (Chinese Cobra Lily )

1 planted in 2020: South side: ?

Pinellia tripartita ‘Atropurpurea’

3 planted in 2007; West side, center woodland beds

Pinellia ‘Polly Spout’ (Green Dragon)

1 planted in 2020; South side: bilco door hill

Araliaceae

Aristolochiaceae

Araliaceae

Ginseng family of flowering plants
43 genera and approximately 1500 species
chiefly in Southeast Asia and tropical America
primarily woody plants and some herbaceous plants, though there are a number of climbers and a few herbs
large, usually alternate, compound leaves
five-parted flowers arranged in compound umbels (flat-topped clusters)
a berry or (rarely) a drupe (a one-seeded fruit)

Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ (Golden Japanese Spikenard)

3 planted in 2017; South side: woodland border & pot on patio

Aristolochiaceae

Birthwort family
7 genera and about 590 species
mostly tropical woody vines, perennial herbs and a few temperate-zone species
typically broad leaves
red, purple, or brown flowers tucked between the stem and the petiole of the leaf
flowers may exude a distinctive, unpleasant odor
stems may grow upright, along the ground, or climb up other vegetation
several species are important as herbal medicines, and a number are grown as ornamentals or curiosities

Asarum canadensis (Canadian Ginger)

1 planted in 2008; North side, near pyramidal boxwood near urn

Asarum splendens (Wild Ginger)

1 planted in 2008; South side, woodland border

Saruma henryi (Elissa's Upright wild ginger)

1 planted in 2017: South side:?

Asparagaceae

Asphodelaceae

Aristolochiaceae

Asparagus family
about 153 genera and some 2,500 species of flowering plants
distributed nearly worldwide
extremely diverse family with its members united primarily by genetic and evolutionary relationships rather than morphological similarities

Chionodoxa gigantea alba (Glory of Snow)

1000 bulbs plated in 2006; West side

Danae racemes (Kay Moore's Poet's Laurel)

1 plant in 2021; pot in plant room (Z7)

Hosta ‘Blue Monday’

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’

1 planted in 2008; ?

Hosta ‘Brim Cup’

3 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Brother Stefan’

1 planted in 2017; ?

Hosta ‘Cherish’

1 planted in 2005; ?

Hosta ‘Cookie Crumbs’

1 planted in 2006; ?

Hosta ‘Curly Fries’

4 planted in 2016; West side: foundation border near arbor

Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

1 planted in 2014; ?

Hosta fortunei ‘Aureomarginata’

9 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta fortunei ‘Gold Standard’

6 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta fortunei ‘Minuteman’

11 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’

3 planted in 2006; South side, near small woodland patio

Hosta ‘ Ginko Craig’

3 planted in 2014: ?

Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’

1 planted in 2006; ? 5 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Green Gold

2 planted in 2006; ?

Hosta ‘Heart Broken’

1 planted in 2006; ?

Hosta ‘Hydon Sunset’

3 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Janet’

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’

3 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’

1 planted in 2017: ?

Hosta ‘Lakeside Down Sized’

1 planted in 2006; ?

Hosta ‘Leather Sheen’

1 planted in 2005; ?

Hosta ‘Lemon Frost’

1 planted in 2009; East side: Amelanchier hill

Hosta ‘Lemon lime’ (small hosta)

12 planted in 2007; West side, edger for foundation bed

Hosta ‘ Maui Buttercup’

1 planted in 2008; ?

Hosta ‘Pandora’s Box’

1 planted in 2005; ?

Hosta ‘Radiant Edger’

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (Plantain Lily)

2 planted in 2014 & 2017; ?

Hosta ‘Raspberry Sorbet’

1 planted in 2006; South side, woodland path across Japanese Maple

Hosta ‘Regal Blue’

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Richland Gold’

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Sagae’

1 planted in 2005; ?

Hosta ‘Shade Parade’

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Stained Glass’

1 planted in 2005; 1 planted in 2008; ?

Hosta ‘Stiletto’

1 planted in 2012; South side: near stairs by back patio near ginger

Hosta ‘Striptease’

1 planted in 2008, 2014; ?

Hosta ‘Twilight’

4 planted in 2010 & 3 planted in 2012; ?

Hosta ‘Sum & Substance’ (Plantain Lily)

4 planted in 2007; ?

Hosta ‘Zounds’

3 planted in 2008; ?

Hyacinth ‘Blue Trophy’

Planted in 2020; East side: bench bed; North side: front bird bath

& small front bed near street & large front bed near lilac;

East side: circular bed & path

Hyacinth ‘Miss Saigon’

Planted in 2016, 2020; North side:front bird bath & small front bed near street & large front bed near lilac; East side: circular bed & bench bed

Muscari armeniacum ‘Cantab’

50 planted in 2005; ?

Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Gyoku Ryu’ (Dwarf mondo grass)

1 planted in 2020; South side: kitchen garden under peony

Polygonatum falcatum ‘Variegatum’ (Solomen’s Seal)

3 planted in 2007; West side, foundation near Liquidambar

Rohdea japonica (Kay Moore's Sacred Lily)

3 planted in 2021; South side, woodland border near path

Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill)

100 planted in 2006; ?

Asphodelaceae

family of flowering plants in the order Asparagales
40 genera and 900 known species
wide but scattered distribution throughout the tropics and temperate zones
many of the species are cultivated as ornamentals
The flowers are typically borne on a leafless stalk (scape)which arises from a basal rosette of leaves

Hemerocallis ‘Nanuq’ (white Daylily)

6 planted in 2007; North side, white garden

Hemerocallis ‘Penny Earned’ (Miniature Daylily)

1 planted in 2005; East side, foundation bed near air conditioner

Aspleniaceae

Spleenwort family of ferns
1–10 genera and some 800 species,
some botanists treat Aspleniaceae as comprising a single genus, Asplenium (spleenwort), but up to nine small segregate genera are recognized by other botanists
Most species are characterized by sporangia in lines along the veins, usually covered by a narrow membranous flap of tissue (indusium) attached along the vein and protecting the developing sporangia.
spores are mostly bean-shaped (bilateral)

Phyllitis scolopendrium (Crested Hart’s Tongue)

1 planted in 2020; ?

Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart’s Tongue Fern)

3 planted in 2006; South west side, near small patio in woods

Asteraceae

Aspleniaceae

Aster family (Compositae)
one of the largest angiosperm families
more than 1,620 genera and 23,600 species of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees
distributed throughout the world
composite flower heads
one-seeded achene fruits

Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’ (Yarrow/pink)

5 planted in 2014; South side,woodland sun border

Adenostyles alpina (Alpine plantain)

Seeds planted in 2020; East side behind tree peony

Artemisia arborescens ‘Powis Castle’ (Wormwood)

2 planted in 2020: North side: white garden

Doronicum orientale (Leapard’s Bane ‘Little Leo’)

1 planted in 2006; North side, large front bed

Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ (Coneflower)

1 planted in 2019: ?

Echinacea x ‘Sunbird’ (Coneflower)

1 planted in 2017; ?

Echinacea x ‘Supreme Cantalope’ (Coneflower)

1 planted in 2017; ?

Echinacea purpurea ‘Tiki Torch’ (Coneflower)

1 planted in 2017; ?

Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ (Globe Thistle)

1 planted in 2020; North side, small front bed

Eurybia divaricata (Wild Wood Aster)

1 planted in 2009; West side, woodland border

Helianthus x multiflorus ‘Capenoch Star’

2 planted in 2005; East side, NE bed;

1 planted in 2006; East side, grass bed

Heliopsis ‘Loraine Sunshine’ (False Sunflower)

1 planted in 2006; North side, large front bed near clematis

Heliopsis ‘Prairie Sunset’ (False Sunflower)

1 planted in 2006; North side, small front bed

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Bleeding Hearts’

(Smooth Ox-Eye Daisy)

Seeds planted in 2020; 6 planted in 2021;

South side, sun bed; East side, grass island

Hieracium maculatum (Elissa's Spotted Hawkweed)

1 planted in 2017; South side, woodland border

Kalimeris pinnatifida ‘Hortensis’ (Double Japanese Aster)

3 planted in 2017; North side, white garden

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Alaska’ (Shasta Daisy)

1 planted in 2014; North side, white garden

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Silver Princess’ (Shasta Daisy)

2 planted in 2014; North side, white garden

Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’

1 planted in 2009; North side, front path

Liatris spicata (Blazing Star)

10 planted in 2008; ?

Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’ (Blazing Star)

24 bulbs planted in 2007; North side, white garden

Ligularia denata ‘Desdemona’ (Desdemona Ligularia)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’ (Othello Ligularia)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cappuccino’ (Black-eyed Susan)

2 planted in 2014; East side, near arbor

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’

1 planted in 2006; East side, beside grass bed

Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-eyed Susan)

2 planted in 2006; North side, northeast large front bed

Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod)

3 planted in 2020; North side, front small bed, near helianthus

Syneilesis aconitifolia (Shredded Umbrella Plant)

1 planted n 2011; South side, Maple bed near back porch

Athyriaceae

Balsaminaceae

Ladyferns and allies
6 genera
worldwide distribution
Most are medium-sized terrestrial ferns, growing in the understory below trees and shrubs
grow from various kinds of rhizome: short or long, creeping or erect, branched or not
sporangia have stalks two or three cells wide in the middle
spores are brown

Athyrium ‘Ghost’ (Japanese Painted fern)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Lace’ (Lady fern)

1 planted in 2013; South side, woodland urn bed between

Athyrium filix-femina ‘Minutissima’ (Dwarf Lady fern)

3 planted in 2008; ?

Athyrium filix-femina ‘Victoriae’ (Victoria Lady fern)

1 planted in 2008; North side, foundation bed under den; small front bed near ash tree

Athyrium niponicum pictum ‘Applecourt’ (Lady fern)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Athyrium niponicum ‘Joy Ride’

1 planted in 2019; ?

Athyrium niponicum ‘Lemon Creme’

1 planted in 2019; ?

Athyrium niponicum ‘Red Beauty’ (Japanese Painted fern)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Athyrium niponicum ‘Wildwood Twist’

1 planted in 2019; East side, under hemlocks

Athyrium ‘Silver Sentry’ (Silver Sentry fern)

1 planted in 2020; South east foundation bed near hydrangea

Athyrium otophorum (Eared Lady Fern)

3 planted in 2008, 1 planted in 2017; East side, near angel and hosta

Athyrium ‘Godzilla’ (Giant Japanese Painted fern)

1 planted in 2014, 2017; South side, near wall by Kwanzan Cherry

Deparia pycnosora (Big Brother fern)

2 planted in 2008; South side, Bilco hill

Balsaminaceae

Balsam family
2 genera
Impatiens consist of 1000+ species
Hydrocera consists of 1 species
annual or perennial
found throughout temperate and tropical regions, primarily in Asia andAfrica, but also North America and Europe
underground stems are tubers or rhizomes
leaves are simple, usually spiral (opposite or whorled)

Impatiens omeiana (Hardy impatiens)

1 planted in 2020; West side, fern bed

Impatiens pritzelii ‘Sichuan Gold’ (Perennial Impatiens )

1 planted in 2020; West side, fern bed

Begoniaceae

Berberidaceae

Begonia family of flowering plants
two genera and about 1825 species
occurring in moist subtropics and tropics of both the New World and Old World
all species are in the genus Begonia except one Hillebrandia, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
root structures are fibrous, rhizomatous and tuberous
plants are monoecious – male and female flowers occur separately on the same plant

Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia)

1 planted in 2006;(prolific reseeder)

East side, East & South foundation, amelanchier hill, West side

South woodland

Berberidaceae

Barberry family
18 genera of flowering plants
about 700 known species, of which the majority are in Berberis.
includes trees, shrubs and perennial herbaceous plants
occur in most temperate regions of the world
Many of the shrub forms have spines or spiny-margined leaves
flower form is highly variable

Diphyllea chymosa (American Umbrellaleaf)

3 planted in 2011; West side, center woodland bed

Epimedium ‘Amber Queen’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2021; South side, under hemlock near path

Epimedium epsteinii (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2021; South side, under hemlock near path

Epimedium rubrum ‘Sweetheart’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2021; South side, under hemlock near path

Epimedium wushanense ‘Super Mottle’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Epimedium wushanense ‘Sandy Claws’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2019; East side, under hemlock

Epimedium x ‘Enchantress’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Epimedium x ‘Lilafee’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2009; ?

Epimedium x warleyense (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2019

Epimedium x warleyense ‘Orange Queen’ (Barrenwort)

1 planted in 2009, 2021; South side, under hemlock near path

Jeffersonia diphylla (Twinleaf)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’ (Asian Mayapple)

4 planted in 2019; South side, 1 by path by birdhouse & ajuga; 3 at bottom of Kwanzan Cherry hill in moist area

Blechnaceae

Boraginaceae

Fern family
24 genera
its range extends across all or most of the world
the family is divided into three subfamilies
most are ground dwelling, some are climbers
young opening fronds are usually red- tinged

Blechnum nipponicum (Japanese Deer fern)

1 planted in 2020; SE foundation bed under hydrangea

Woodwardia fimbriata (Giant Chain fern)

3 planted in 2009; East side, base of Amelanchier hill

Boraginaceae

Borage or forget-me-not family
about 2,000 species of shrubs, trees and herbs in 146 genera
worldwide distribution
plants have alternately arranged leaves or a combination of alternate and opposite leaves
leaf blades usually have a narrow shape; many are linear or lance-shaped
most have hairy leaves
blossoms with double perianths are usually gathered into tendrils; more rarely, they are single

Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss)

1 planted in 2008; South West border

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexanders Great’

3 planted in 2017; ?

Echium amoenum ‘Red Feathers’

3 planted in 2020; South side, sun bed

Symphytum ‘Goldsmith’ (Common Comfrey)

1 planted in 2006; East side, middle bed near Concolor fir

Division planted in South sun bed

Brassicaceae

Cruciferae or mustard family
338 genera and more than 3,700 species of flowering plants
distributed throughout the world
usually herbs
annuals, biennials, or perennials
leaves are mostly simple and alternately arranged, and many are peppery-flavoured
four-petalled cross-shaped flowers that feature two long and two short stamens
produce podlike fruits known as siliques

Arabis caucasica ‘Snowfix’ (Rock Cress)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Lunaria annua (Honesty/Moneyplant)

1 planted in 2020; East side, hosta hill

Buxaceae

Brassicaceae

Boxwood family
6 genera and 123 known species of flowering plants
shrubs and small trees
world-wide distribution
alternate, simple, evergreen, leathery leaves
flowers may be single or grouped into inflorescences

Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffrutiosa’ (Dwarf English Boxwood)

3 planted in 2007; East side, foundation bed

Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny Spurge)

3 planted in 2006; Southwest hill near path

Boxwood sempervirens 'Graham Blandy'

3 planted in ?; North foundation bed/den

Boxwood x ‘Green Mountain’ (Pyramidal Boxwood)

4 planted in 2004; South west woods, around large pot on pedestal

10 planted in 2008; North side, 4 garage foundation,6 bedroom foundation

3 planted in 2006; North east side, large front bed behind concolors

3 planted in 2016; North side, under dining room window

Campanulaceae

Caprifoliaceae

bellflower family
nearly 2400 species in 84 genera of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and rarely small trees, often with milky sap
world-wide in distribution
several familiar garden plants include Lobelia and Platycodon (balloonflower)
showy, blue, bell-like flowers
alternate, simple leaves that may have entire or lobed blade

Adenophora confusa (Ladybells)

3 planted in 2004; South side at base of hill near arbor;

West side in center bed near arbor

Campanula lactifolia ‘Dwarf Pink’

2 planted in 2004; East bed, street side & inner side

Campanula persificifolia ‘Blue’

3 planted in 2017; ?

Caprifoliaceae

honeysuckle family
about 42 genera and 890 species
well known for its many ornamental shrubs and vines
world-wide distribution with centers of diversity found in eastern North America and eastern Asia, while they are absent in tropical and southern Africa
leaves are arranged opposite each other along the stem
flowers grow in various kinds of arrays and in some genera are paired and joined at the ovary

Diervilla lonicera (Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle)

1 planted in 2017; South side, woodland border near hops vine

Heptacodium (Seven-sons-tree)

1 planted in ? ; South side, property line near composters

Caryophllyaceae

Pink or carnation family
100 genera and 2,200 species
mainly of north temperate distribution
a number are cultivated as garden ornamentals and as cut flowers for the floral industry
course, durable stems swollen at the nodes and opposite linear leaves
with symmetrical pentamerous or tetramerous flowers that have distinct stamens as numerous or twice as numerous as the sepals

Dianthus deltoides ‘Brilliant’ (Pinks)

2 planted in 2006; East side, middle street bed

Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross)

2 planted in 2014; South side, border along SE path near Ginkgo

Lychnis x haagaena ‘Molten Lava’ (Campion)

1 planted in 2007; East side, grass island

Cheilanthaceae

Caryophllyaceae

one of the five subfamilies of the fern family Pteridaceae
the taxonomic status of many of its genera and species remains uncertain, as of December 2019
The subfamily is thought to be monophyletic (a group of taxa composed only of a common ancestor (or more precisely an ancestral population) and all of its lineal descendants but some of the genera into which it has been divided are not

Cheilanthes argentea (Silver Cloak fern)

3 planted in 2008; West side, center bed near woodland peony

Cornaceae

Caryophllyaceae

Crassulaceae

Dogwood family is the largest family in the order
two genera— Cornus (65 species) and Alangium (20 species)
Cornus is noted for its woody ornamental species native to both coasts of North America and to East Asia
mostly trees and shrubs which may be deciduous or evergreen, although a few species are perennial herbs
usually have opposite or alternate simple leaves
four- or five-parted flowers clustered in inflorescences
drupaceous fruits

Cornus alba ‘Hessei’ (Elissa's Siberian Dogwood)

1 planted in 2017; South side, pot on patio

Cornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood)

5 planted in 2008; South & West side, woodland border

Crassulaceae

Stonecrop family or the orpine family
30 genera and 1,400 species of perennial herbs or low shrubs
widespread from tropical to boreal regions but is concentrated in arid regions of the world
characterized by succulent leaves and a unique form of photosynthesis, known as Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM)
flowers generally have five floral parts
display a great diversity of chromosome numbers

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (Stonecrop)

6 planted in ?; East side, grass bed; East & South foundation; North, small bed

Sedum forsterianum ‘Oracle’

3 planted in 2009; ?

Sedum ‘Matrona (Stonecrop)

3 planted in 2007; North side, small front bed

Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’ (Blue Spruce Sedum)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Sempervivum hybrid ‘Pacific Blue Ice’ (Hens and Chicks)

1 planted in 2017; South sun bed

Cyperaceae

Crassulaceae

Cyperaceae

Sedge family of monocotyledonous flowering plants
grasslike herbaceous plants
found especially in wet regions throughout the world
a large family with some 5,500 known species described in about 90 genera
the largest genus Carex, "true sedges" has over 2,000 species
perfect flowers in simple spikes with often numerous spirally arranged or two-ranked scales

Carex appalachica (Appalachian Sedge)

10 planted in 2021; South side, 4 near woodland path

Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’ (Gold Sedge)

1 planted in 2014; South side, woodland path near variegated hosta and acanthus

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ (Variegated Japanese Sedge)

3 planted in 2012; ?

Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’ (Japanese Sedge)

5 planted in 2014; 2 planted in 2017; 6 planted in 2019; South side, Kwanzan Cherry hill

Carex oshimensis

(EverColor ‘Eversheen’ Sedge)

3 planted in 2021; South side, Japanese garden

Carex pennsylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)

7 planted in 2013; West side, border

Carex pennsylvanica ‘ Straw Hat’

3 planted in 2017: ?

Carex plantaginea ‘Blue Ridge’ (Blue Ridge Ribbon Sedge) Seeds planted in 2020; Amelanchier Hill

Carex siderosticha ‘Banana Boat’ (Creeping Broad-leaved Sedge)

3 planted in 2014; South side, Japanese Maple bed near small back porch

Cystopteridaceae

Fern family
small or medium-sized ferns found in forests and crevices
rhizomes are short to long-creeping
Leaf: spirally arranged, short-spaced or distant
stipe firm or fleshly, with 2 vascular strands, often expanded at base
blade 2--3-pinnate-pinnately lobed, thin-herbaceous and broadest at the base or lanceolate
small, round, naked sori

Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’ (Ruffled Oak Fern)

1 planted in 2013; West side, between Bottlebrush Buckeye and Pagoda Dogwood

Dennstaedtiaceae

Cystopteridaceae

Bracken family
contains 10 genera and about 250 species of ferns
distributed nearly worldwide; although the family is most diverse in tropical regions, it is well represented in temperate floras
perennial ferns that grow on soil
leaves are divided into leaflets, which may be additionally subdivided or lobed
the upper side of the midrib of the leaf is usually deeply grooved
the leaves may have tiny hairs or be hairless
the spores are arranged along the edges of the leaflets or at the tips of veins and are covered by a false indusium comprised of the curled-over leaf margin or a curved-over tooth

Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Hay Scented fern)

3 planted in 2005; ?

Dryopteridaceae

Cystopteridaceae

Dryopteridaceae

Shield fern family
40-50 genera and about 1,700 species
distributed nearly worldwide but are most diverse in temperate regions and in mountainous areas in the tropics
perennial ferns that grow on soil or on rock
fronds may be once or more divided and may be lobed as well
petioles (leaf stalks) have scales and 3-7 vascular bundles near the base
rhizome generally short-creeping, suberect, or erect
circular to kidney-shaped sori grow on the underside of the fronds and are covered by an indusium

Arachniodes standishii (Upside-down fern)

1 planted in 2020; ?

Athyrium ‘Branford Rambler’

1 planted in 2006; West side, center bed

Cyrtomium fortunei (Holly fern)

3 planted in 2005; South side, near woodland patio. West side, fern foundation bed. East side, foundation bed near clematis trellis

Dryopteris affinis ‘Crispa Gracilis’

(Dwarf Crisped Golden-scaled Male fern)

1 planted in 2020; South side, near bilco door and forked Japanese fern

Dryopteris affinis ‘The King’

(Golden scaled Male fern)

1 planted in 2014; SE foundation, near plant room

Dryopteris crassirhizoma (Thick Stemmed Wood fern)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Dryopteris dilatata ‘Jimmy Dyce’

(Jimmy Dyce Broad Wood fern)

1 planted in 2013; West side, border near Costa 'Big Daddy'

Dryopteris dilatata ‘ Recurvata’

(Broad Buckler fern)

3 planted in 2009; South side, back border under hemlock

Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’

(Autumn fern)

3 planted in 2017; 3 planted in 2008; West woodland border

Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Barnesii’ (Barnes’ Narrow Male fern)

1 planted in 2019; East side, hosta hill, top

Dryopteris labordei (Golden Mist Wood fern)

1 planted in 2013; South side, near bilco door

Dryopteris marginalis (Leather wood fern)

3 planted in 2019; ?

Dryopteris undulata ‘Robusta’

(Robust Male fern)

3 planted in 2005; ?

Polystichum setiferum ‘Plumoso-multilobum’

(Soft Shield ‘Plumoso-Mutilobum’)

1 planted in 2009; ?

Polystichum setiferum (Alaskan fern)

3 planted in 2009; South side, between woodland boxwood bed and urn

Fabaceae

Gentianaceae

Dryopteridaceae

Legume, pea, or bean family
the third largest and economically important family of flowering plants (angiosperms)
700 genera and about 20,000 species
worldwide in distribution
includes trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs
easily recognized by their fruit (legumes)
compound, stipulate leaves
ability to symbiotically fix nitrogen

Baptisia ‘Lunar Eclipse’ (False Indigo)

1 planted in 2019; North side, large front bed (east end)

Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’

(Forest Pansy Redbud)

6 planted in 2008; North side,

2 in large front bed

Gentianaceae

Gentian family
102 genera and around 1,750 species
includes annual and perennial herbs, trees and shrubs
native primarily to northern temperate areas of the world, though many are also found in tropical and subtropical regions
leaves are simple (leaves scalelike in mycotrophic species), opposite (rarely whorled or spiral) and exstipulate (having no stipules)
distinctive, bell-shaped blossoms, usually bisexual
4 or 5 separate sepals, 4 or 5 united petals and 4 or 5 stamens

Gentiana cruciata ‘Blue Cross’

3 planted in 2017; ?

Geraniaceae

Hydrangeaceae

Geranium family
830 species in 5 to 7 genera
the largest genera are Geranium, Pelargonium and Erodium
mainly herbs with some woody shrubs or small trees
leaves are simple or compound, usually stipulate, and typically possess gland-tipped leaf margins
flowers are arranged in a cymose cluster and have a five-parted perianth, typically 10 stamens, and 5 fused carpels

Geranium himalayense ‘Birch’s Double’ (Birchs Double)

1 planted in 2020; ?

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Variegatum’ (Variegated Cranesbill)

1 planted in 2021; South foundation bed

Geranium pratense ‘Midnight Reiter’ (Cranesbill)

1 planted in 2007; ?

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ (Cranesbill)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea family of flowering plants
19 genera and about 260 species
woody ornamental trees, shrubs, vines and herbs
native primarily to tropical, subtropical, and north temperate regions
leaves are deciduous and grow opposite each other along the stem
leaves are simple with toothed edges
flowers may grow singly or are clustered into branching inflorescences

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ (Annabelle Hydrangea)

2 planted in 2005; South side, pots on patio

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmer’ (Endless Summer Hydrangea)

3 planted in 2006; South side, path to sun bed

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Izu-no-hana’ (Compact double flowered lacecap)

1 planted in 2005; South side, woodland path near birdhouse

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bobo’ (Panicle Hydrangea)

3 planted in 2017; East side, near bench; 2 flanking front porch

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire Light’ (cream to red)

1 planted in 2007; ?

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kyushu’

1 planted in 2021; South side, pot on patio

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’

1 planted in 2006; 3 planted in 2013; ?

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ (Tree Hydrangea)

1 planted in 2007, 2014; ?

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Quick Fire’ (Tree hydrangea)

2 planted in 2014; ?

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Tardiva Hydrangea)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ (Unique Hydrangea)

1 planted in 2006; South side, path to neighbors

Hydrangea petiolaris ‘Mirranda’ (Climbing Hydrangea)

1 planted in 2005; North side, white garden

Kirengeshoma palmata (Yellow Wax Bells)

2 planted in 2006; West side, foundation bed near water spigot,

North side, under Sweetgum

Philadelphus ‘Snowbelle’ (Mockorange)

1 planted in 2018; North side, white garden

Hypericaceae

Hydrangeaceae

Hypericaceae

St. John’s wort family
six to nine genera and up to 700 species
found throughout the world apart from extremely cold or dry habitats
annual or perennial herbs or shrubs
simple, untoothed leaves that grow opposite each other along the stem
leaves may be dotted with tiny black or translucent spots
flowers are arranged in branched inflorescences with 4 or 5 sepals and 4 or 5 petals
fruit is a dry capsule that opens to release its many seeds

Hypericum androsaemum ‘Albury Purple’ (Sweet Amber)

1 planted in 2021; ?

(Matt/Rochester)

Hypericum kalmianum ‘Blues Festival’

(St. John’s Wort)

1 planted in 2021; South foundation bed

Hypericum prolificum

(Shrubby St. John’s Wort)

5 planted in 2021; East side, 3 planted by angel statue; South side, 2 planted on hill in woods

Iridaceae

Hypericaceae

Iris family of flowering plants
66 genera and around 2,200 species
nearly worldwide in distribution, but it is most abundant and diversified in Africa
most species are native to temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions
includes well known cultivated plants such as freesias, gladioli and crocuses
produce regular, bisexual flowers with parts in multiples of three. There are 3 sepals, colored to look like petals and 3 true petals, plus 3 stamens

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora ‘Emberglow’ (Montbretia)

6 planted in 2009; East bed; North side, front street bed

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora ‘Emily McKenzie’ (red/orange)

6 planted in 2009; South side, woodland border

Juncaceae

Iridaceae

Juncaceae

rush family
8 genera and about 464 known species
slow-growing, rhizomatous, herbaceous monocotyledonous plants that may superficially resemble grasses and sedges
often grow on infertile soils in a wide range of moisture conditions
perennial, rarely annual, herbs
stems of perennials are usually rhizomatous
leaves are long and simple with parallel veins.
leaves are usually hollow and round which distinguishes Juncaceae from the Cyperaceae (true grasses)
flowers are usually small, greenish and bisexual, and they are crowded into dense terminal or lateral clusters
are pollinated typically by the wind

Luzula sylvatica ‘Aurea’

1 planted in 2014; West side, woodland border

Lamiaceae

Loganiaceae

Lamiaceae

3 planted in 2007; East side, across from mailbox; South side, Kwanzan Cherry hill; East side, Amelanchier hill; West side circleedee
Mint family of flowering plants
236 genera and more than 7,000 species
the genus Salvia (sage) has 800 species worldwide
distributed nearly worldwide with great diversity in California, Mexico, and the Mediterranean region
characterized by square stems, paired and simple, fragrant leaves and two-lipped open-mouthed tubular flowers
superior ovary that is segmented into 4 lobes (the only other family with this feature is Boraginaceae)

Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)

2 planted in 2008; South side, at base of Amelanchier hill;

West side near Viburnum

Lamium macularum ‘Anne Greenway’

(lilac flowers, yellow, green, silver foliage)

3 planted in 2007, ? 1 planted in 2014; ?

Monarda bradburiana (Eastern Bee Balm)

5 planted in 2021; Southeast side, circular amelanchier bed

Monarda didyma (‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Bee Balm)

5 planted in 2021; Southeast side, circular amalanchier bed

Monarda didyma ‘Panorama Red Shades’

(red Bee Balm)

1 planted in 2007; ?

Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’ (pink)

1 planted in 2009; South side, sun bed

Monarda ‘Petite Delight’ (pink Bee Balm hybrid)

1 planted in 2007; ?

Origanum ‘Amethyst Falls’ (Ornamental oregano)

2 planted in 2020; East side, foundation bed

Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’ (Lavender-pink phlomis)

1 planted in 2005; East side, foundation bed behind arbor

Physostegia variegata (False Dragonheads)

1 planted in 2006; East side, near half moon Japanese Maple

Plectranthus oertendahlii ‘Emerald Lace’

(Swedish Mozaic Ivy)

2 planted in 2013; pots on porch

Pycnanthemum muticum (Mountain Mint)

1planted in 2020; North side, white garden

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ (Meadow Sage)

3 planted in 2006; North side, small front bed

Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’

1 planted in 2006; North side, small front bed, street side

Salvia nemorosa ‘Plumosa’ (Plumosa Double Salvia)

1 planted in 2020; North side, small front bed

Salvia officinalis (Sage)

2 planted in 2014; North side, front large bed near MissKim lilac

Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’

1 planted in 2005; East side, grass bed. South side, foundation bed

Salvia x sylvestris ‘Blue Queen’

3 planted in 2006; North side, small front bed, street side

Salvia x sylvestris ‘Snow Hill’

6 planted in 2009; North side, white garden

Salvia pratensis ‘Eveline’ (Perennial Salvia, pink)

3 planted in 2020; East side, front bed across from grass island

Stachys macrantha ‘Rosea’ (Big Betony)

3 planted in 2007; East side, across from mailbox; South side, Kwanzan Cherry hill; East side, Amelanchier hill; West side circle

Stachys monieri ‘Humelo’

(Lamb’s Ear Ground Cover)

1 planted in 2008; South side, Amelanchier hill, Kwanzan Cherry hill; East side, near Amur maple, West side in circle bed

Liliaceae

Loganiaceae

Lamiaceae

Lily family of the flowering plants
16 genera and 635 species of herbs and shrubs
native primarily to temperate and subtropical regions
usually have six-segmented flowers
three-chambered capsular fruits, occasionally berries
flowers are insect pollinated

Lilium ‘African Queen’ (Trumpet Lily)

12 bulbs planted in 2008; West side, middle bed

Lillium formosanum var. pricei (Formosa Lily)

Seeds planted in 2020; South side, pots on patio

Lillium ‘Lollipop’

10 planted in 2010; East side, under hydrangea

Lillium ‘Stargazer’

10 planted in 2010; South side, woodland border

Tricyrtis formosana (purple speckled Toad Lily)

6 planted in 2007; West side, foundation; SW side, bilco hill

Tricyrtis latifolia ‘White Towers’ (Toad Lily)

3 planted in 2007; ?

Tulipa ‘Centennial’ large driveway pots 2020

Tulipa ‘Daydream’ (orange Darwin hybrid tulip)

32 bulbs planted in 2007; North side, front beds

Tulip ‘Tangerine Beauty’

Plated in 2016; North side, front bird bath bed

Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha (yellow/ rose)

Planted in 2019; North side, font bed near street

Tulipa humilis ‘Helene’ (pink)

Planted in 2019; ?

Tulipa linifolia (red)

Planted in 2019; ?

Tulipa ‘American Dream’

Planted in 2010; various beds

Tulipa ‘ Ballerina’

Planted in 2010; various beds

Loganiaceae

Logan plant family
16 genera and approximately 460 species
distributed in all tropical areas of the world, as well as reaching some subtropical areas
highly variable in their vegetative habit, from ephemeral annual herbs to large trees

Spigelia marilandica ‘Little Redhead’ (Indian Pink)

1 planted in 2020; East side, arbor over near grass bed

Spegelia marilandica ‘Ragin Cajun’ (Indian Pink)

1 planted in 2020; East foundation bed

Malvaceae

Melanthiaceae

Loganiaceae

mallow family
243 genera and at least 4,225 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees
distributed in all except the coldest parts of the world but are most numerous in the tropics
a number of species are economically important including cotton, cacao, linden, hibiscus and okra
leaves are generally alternate, often palmately lobed or compound and palmately veined
flowers are commonly borne in definite or indefinite axillary inflourescences which are often reduced to a single flower,

Hibiscus ‘Lord Baltimore’ (Hardy Hibiscus)

3 planted in 2005; South side, sun bed

Melanthiaceae

bunchflower family
herbaceous perennial plants native to the Northern Hemisphere
leaves clustered at the base of the plant, but sometimes have leaves that grow on the stem
usually arise from a group of horizontal roots below the soil surface, though some species may grow from bulbs or tubers
most have bunches of little white or greenish, lily-like flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals that are identical in size and color

Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive fern)

3 planted in 2005; ?

Paris polyphylla

2 planted in 2020; SW side, west Bilco hill

Paris quadrifolia ( Herb Paris)

1 planted in 2021; South side, near bird bath in woods near Lenten Rose

(Matt/Rochester)

Paris quadrifolia

(Herb Paris or true lover’s knot)

Seeds planted in 2020; East side, bed near tree peony

Trillium recurvatum (Purple Prairie Trillium)

3 planted in 2020; ?

Onacleaceae

Melanthiaceae

a small family of terrestrial ferns
may contain from one to four genera, consisting of five species
largely in north temperate climates
the four genera, Matteuccia, Onoclea, Onocleopsis and Pentarhizidium, may be included under the single genus Onoclea
strongly dimorphic fronds, with the fertile fronds different from the sterile fronds
rhizomes are long- to short-creeping to ascending, and sometimes stoloniferous
the blades are pinnatifid (multi-divided) or pinnate-pinnatifid
the spores are kidney-shaped, brownish to green

Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘Jumbo’ (Ostrich fern)

1 planted in 2004; South side, Amelanchier hill

Onagraceae

Orchidaceae

evening primrose family
about 650 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees in 17 genera
distribution is widespread, occurring on every continent
popular garden plants include evening primroses (Oenothera) and fuchsias (Fuchsia)
simple, pinnately veined leaves can be opposite, alternate, whorled, or all basal
inflorescences are variable and can be spikes, panicles, or solitary flowers
the delicate blossoms have four sepals and four petals fused into a floral cup (hypanthium)
inferior ovaries mature into a long, dry capsules comprised of four (many seeded chambers) containing many fluffy wind dispersed seeds

Oenothera ‘Spring Gold’ (Fruhlingsgold)

Evening Primrose

1 planted in 2006; East side near rose pillar near woodchip path

Orchidaceae

the orchid family
a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants
blooms are often colorful and fragrant
along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering plants
they have about 28,000 currently accepted species distributed in about 763 genera
well known for the many structural variations in their flowers
the family encompasses about 6–11% of all seed plants
the largest genera are Bulbophyllum (2,000 species), Epidendrum (1,500 species), Dendrobium (1,400 species) and Pleurothallis (1,000 species)

Bletilla striata (Chinese Ground Orchid)

1 planted in 2021; East side, amelanchier circle

Osmundaceae

Royal fern family
3 present-day genera of large ferns— Osmunda, Todea and Leptopteris; 18–25 known species
5 to 10 extinct genera date from the Late Permian Period (about 260 million to 251 million years ago)
often known as the "flowering ferns" because of the striking aspect of the ripe sporangia
larger than most other ferns
sporangia are large and open at a slit on the top
128 to 512 spores are typically present
spores are green, nearly round and trilete
gametophytes are large and heart-shaped

Osmunda japonica (Asian royal fern)

1 planted in 2020; South side, at base of back stairs

Paeoniaceae

Osmundaceae

Peony family
the genus Paeonia is the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae
native to Asia, Europe and Western North America
scientists differ on the number of species that can be distinguished – the current consensus is 33 known species
Economically important, its showy, fragrant, large blossoms bloom for 7 to 10 days in late spring and early summer
most are herbaceous perennial plants, but some are woody shrubs
compound, deeply lobed leaves
large, often fragrant flowers, in colors ranging from purple and pink to red, white or yellow

Paeonia (Uncle Norm’s white peony)

3 planted in 2005; North side, front small bed

Paeonia (Japanese Tree Peony No 30 purple)

3 planted in 2005; East side, near concolor fir, ?

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Black Beauty’ (Nightlife Peony)

1 planted in 2020; ?

Paeonia obovata (Obovate Peony)

1 planted in 2019: ?

Paeonia x ‘Julia Rose’ (Intersectional hybrid)

(‘Julia Rose’ Itoh Peony)

1 planted in 2019; East side, circle bed amelanchier hill

Paeonia x ‘Bartzella’ (Intersectional hybrid)

(Itoh Peony 'Bartzella')

3 planted in 2019; South side, pots on patio

Papaveraceae

Plantaginaceae

Poppy family
an economically important family
about 42 genera and approximately 775 known species
cosmopolitan distribution occurring in temperate and subtropical climates (mostly in the northern hemisphere), but almost unknown in the tropics
most are herbaceous but a few are shrubs and small trees
may be annual, biennial, or perennial
simple leaves are alternate or sometimes whorled, usually lobed or pinnatifid (consisting of several not entirely separate leaflets), or much divided
are pollinated mostly by insects
a distinct calyx and corolla except in Macleaya where the corolla is lacking
flowers are medium-sized or large
non-fleshy fruit is usually a capsule, breaking open at maturity to release the seeds through pores

Corydalis solida ‘Beth Evans’ (pink Spring Larkspur)

8 bulbs planted in 2007; ?

Corydalis solida (Bird-in-a-bush)

Seeds planted in 2020; South side (see map on seed sheet)

Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ (Fern-Leaved Bleeding Heart)

3 planted in 2014; ?

Dicentra x ‘Fire Island’

3 planted in 2017; ?

Dicentra x ‘Gold Heart’ (Gold Heart Bleeding Heart)

2 planted in 2008; 3 planted in 2007; West side, fern bed & center bed

Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy)

3 planted in 2009; South side, sun bed

Sanguinaria canadensis (Double Flower Bloodroot)

3 planted in 2011; South woodland border under hemlocks

Plantaginaceae

Plantain family
a diverse, cosmopolitan family, occurring mostly in temperate zones
consists of herbs, shrubs and also a few aquatic plants with roots
leaves are spiral to opposite and simple to compound
structure and form of the flowers is variable. Some genera have 4 sepals and 4 petals; others have 5- to 8- sepals and petals
flowers of most genera are polysymmetric
corolla is often two-lipped
fruit is a capsule that dehisces (splits)

Chelone glabra (Turtlehead)

3 planted in 2009; East bed, near Concolor fir; South bed, amelanchier hill

Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot White’ (Foxglove)

2 planted in 2014; ?

Veronica spicata 'Speedwell ‘Blauteppich’ (‘Blue Carpet’)

2planted in 2017; North side, small front bed

Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Fascination’ (Culver’s Root)

1 planted in 2009; Southeast side, sun bed

Wulfenia carinthiaca

Seeds planted in 2020; South side, pots on patio

Poaceae

Polemoniaceae

Grass family
economically the most important family of monocotyledons
nearly world wide distribution
includes the cereal grasses, bamboos and the grasses of natural grassland and species cultivated in lawns and pasture
around 780 genera and around 12,000 species, the Poaceae is the fifth-largest plant family
stems are hollow except at the nodes
narrow alternate leaves are borne in two ranks
the lower part of each leaf encloses the stem forming a leaf-sheath
the leaf grows from the base of the blade, an adaptation allowing it to cope with frequent grazing

Chasmanthium latifolium ( Northern Sea Oats)

1 planted in 2006; East side, grass bed

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’

3 planted in 2009; NW side, near Liquidambar

3 planted in 2014; South side, woodland path

Hakonechloa macra ‘AllGold’ (Japanese Forest Grass)

2 planted in 2006; North side, foundation bed under Liqidambar; 2 planted in 2014; East side, near colchicum in middle of bed

Milium effusium ‘Aurea’

1 planted in 2014; ?

Polemoniaceae

Jacob's-ladder or phlox family
about 25 genera with 270–400 species
annuals and perennials native to the Northern Hemisphere and South America, with the center of diversity in western North America, especially in California
distinguished by the ovary made up of three fused carpels (usually with three chambers, but with one chamber in some species)
five sepals, five petals fused, and five stamens hat alternate with the lobes of the corolla

Phlox paniculata ‘Flame Violet’ (Dwarf Garden Phlox)

2 planted in 2016; South side, foundation bed near back door

Phlox paniculata ‘Laura’ (fuschia-purple)

1 planted in 2009; South side, plant room foundation bed

Phlox paniculata ‘Nicki’ (purple hardy phlox)

2 planted in 2007; ?

Polygonaceae

Knotweed family
about 1200 species distributed into about 48 genera
the largest genera are Eriogonum (240 species), Rumex (200 species), Coccoloba (120 species), Persicaria (100 species) andCalligonum(80 species).
the family is present worldwide, but is most diverse in the North Temperate Zone
contain some of the most prolific weeds including species ofPersicaria, Rumex and Polygonum, such as Japanese Knotweed
perennial herbaceous plants with swollen nodes, but trees, shrubs and vines are also present
leaves are simple, and arranged alternately on the stems
Each leaf has a peculiar pair of fused, sheathing stipules known as an ochrea

Muehlenbeckia complexa ( Angel Vine)

1 planted in 2013; houseplant

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ (Fleeceflower)

3 planted in 2008; South side, Amelanchier hill, Kwanzan Cherry wall

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Golden Arrow’ (Fleeceflower)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Pink Elephant’

(Mountain Fleeceflower)

6 planted in 2014; South side, Amelanchier Hill

Persicaria microcephala ‘Purple Fantasy’

(Fleeceflower floating arrows)

4 planted in 2020; East side, 2 east woodland path;

South side, 1 woodland sun border across from composters;

1 on Kwanzan cherry hill near wall

Persicaria polymorpha (Giant Fleeceflower)

3 planted in 2006; North side, large front bed & small front bed; South side, sun bed; East side near bench

Primulaceae

Polygonaceae

primrose family (but not related to the evening primrose family
herbaceous and woody flowering plants
most are perennial though some species, such as scarlet pimpernel, are annuals
55 genera and 2790 species
leaves are simple, being directly attached to the stem by a petiole (stalk), but unlike the leaves of most flowering plants they have no stipules
the petiole is short or the leaf tapers gradually towards the base
leaf arrangement is typically alternate but some are opposite or whorled, and there is generally a rosette at the base of the stem
leave edges are toothed or sawtoothed
each flower is bisexual, having both stamens and carpels
flowers have radial symmetry; the petals can be separate or partially or fully fused together to form a tube-shaped corolla that opens up at the mouth to form a bell-like shape or a flat-faced flower

Lysimachia clethroides ‘ Heronswood Gold’

(Elissa's Gold Gooseneck)

1 planted in 2017; North side, front large bed under Amur Maple

Primula kisoana (Elissa's Japanese Primrose)

1 planted in 2017; South side, near back steps

Primula polyantha ‘Victoriana Gold Lace’

1 planted in 2019; South side, Japanese Maple bed near stairs

Primula vulgaris ‘Belarina Lively Lilac’ (Lively Lilac Primrose)

1 planted in 2020;South side, near patio stairs,

Primrose x pubescens ‘Kaleidoscope’

2 planted in 2019; South side, Japanese maple bed near stairs

Pteridaceae

maidenhair fern family
about 50 genera and approximately 950 species
distributed throughout the world, especially in tropical and warm-temperate regions
creeping or erect rhizomes
fronds are almost always compound
linear sori that are typically on the margins of the fronds and lack a true indium, typically being protected by a false indusium formed from the reflexed margin of the leaf

Adiantum pedatum (Northern Maidenhair)

3 planted in 2007; East foundation by trellis; South woodland path by arch & along path; West side, front middle bed & foundation bed; North side, white garden

Adiantum venustum (Himalayan maidenhair fern)

1 planted in 2020; South side, foundation bed in front of plant room

Rhamnaceae

Pteridaceae

buckthorn family
mostly trees, shrubs, and some vines
about 55 genera and 950 species
worldwide distribution, but are more common in the subtropical and tropical regions
leaves are simple (leaf blades are not divided into smaller leaflets).
leaves can be either alternate or opposite
flowers are radially symmetrical
fruits are mostly berries, fleshy drupes or nuts
some are adapted to wind carriage, but most are dispersed by mammals and birds

Rhamnus fragula ‘Ron Williams’ (Fine Line Buckthorn)

3 planted in 2008; South side, 2 pot on patio

Rosaceae

Pteridaceae

Ranunculaceae

rose family
medium-sized family of flowering plants, including 4,828 known species in 91 genera
among the most species-rich genera are Alchemilla, Sorbus, Crataegus, Cotoneaster, Rubus, and Prunus which contains the plums, cherries, peaches, apricots, and almonds.
includes herbs, shrubs, and trees
most species are deciduous, but some are evergreen
a worldwide range, but are most diverse in the Northern Hemisphere
leaves are generally arranged spirally, but have an opposite arrangement in some species
can be simple or pinnately compound (either odd- or even-pinnate
leaf margin is most often serrate
flowers are generally described as "showy"
they are radially symmetrical, and generally have five sepals, five petals, and many spirally arranged stamens

Amelanchier x Grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ (Serviceberry)

2 planted in 2020; East side, Amelanchier circle

Aruncus aethusifolius

(Dwarf Fernleaf Goat’s Beard)

3 planted in 2017, 1 planted in 2007; 3 planted in 2006; South side, woodland border

Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’ (Goat’s Beard)

4 planted in 2009; South side, woodland path

Exochorda Snow Day ‘Blizzard’

1 planted in 2017; South side, pot on patio

Filipendula ‘Red Umbrellas’ (Meadowsweet)

3 planted in 2021; North side, under bedroom window

Filipendula rubra (Queen of the Prairie)

Seeds planted in 2020; East side, grass bed

Filipendula ulmaria ‘Aurea’

1 planted in 2006; ?

Geum coccineum ‘Cooky’ (Avens)

2 planted in 2019; ?

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diablo’

(Diablo Purple Ninebark)

3 planted in 2005; East side, foundation bed near plant room

Physocarpus opulifolus ‘Jefam’

(Ninebark Amber Jubilee)

1 planted in 2017; North side, garage foundation

Prunus serrata ‘Kwanzan’ (Kwanzan Flowering Cherry)

1 planted in 2007; South side, hill near wall

Rhodotypos scandens (Black Jetbead)

1 planted in 2017; South side, woodland border near round patio

Rosa ‘Robin Hood’ (Mediterranean Musk Rose)

3 planted in 2008; South side, sun bed

Rosa ‘Westerland’ (orange-apricot climbing)

3 planted in 2019; East side, clematis trellis on chimney; South side, rose tower near back door; South side, white arch over woodland path

Sanguisorba officinalis var microcephala ‘Little Angel’ (Little angel burnet)

1 planted in 2020; East side, front bed near ash tree

Ranunculaceae

buttercup or crowfoot family
over 2,000 known species of flowering plants in 43 genera
distributed worldwide
the largest genera are Ranunculus (600 species), Delphinium (365), Thalictrum (330), Clematis (325), and Aconitum
mostly herbaceous annuals or perennials, but some woody climbers (such as Clematis) or shrubs
leaves are usually alternate and stalkless and may be simple or much divided, often with sheathing bases
flowers usually have two to five free sepals and may be radially symmetrical or irregular
petals are free and sometimes numerous but usually number five or fewer
includes many popular wildflowers as well as ornamentals, including anemone, buttercup, larkspur, hepatica and clematis

Actaea alba (White baneberry)

5 planted in 2006; South side, woodland border

Actaea pachypoda ‘Misty Blue’ (White Baneberry)

1 planted in 2011; South side, woodland

Actaea pachypoda rubrocarpa (Red Baneberry)

1 planted in 2009; South side, woodland

Actaea ramosa ‘Pink Spires’ (Bugbane)

1 planted in 2014; South side, urn in woods near boxwoods

Actaea rubra ‘Filkins’ Selection’

(Red Baneberry)

2 planted in 2007; West side, center bed; South side, woodland bed

Actaea simplex ‘Atropurpurea’

(formerly Cimicifuga)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Aquilegia ‘Spitfire’ (Columbine)

3 planted in 2009; North side, foundation bed in front of garage

Clematis ‘Ascotiensis’ (deep blue flowers)

1 planted in 2006; East side, arbor

Blooms June- September

Clematis Avant-Garde (Red with pink petaloid stamens)

1 planted in 2008; South side, foundation bed

Type 3, Blooms July-September

Clematis ‘Blue Light’ (double pale blue)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-June; August-September

Clematis ‘Blush’

(white single with white stamen)

2 planted in 2014; ?

Clematis ‘Carnaby’ (red petals edged in white)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms late spring - early summer

Clematis ‘Clair de Lune’

(pale lilac and white flower)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms May-June; August-September

Clematis ‘Comtesse de Bouchard’ (rosy pink)

1 planted in 2009; ?

Clematis ‘Crystal Fountain Fairy Blue’

(lilac blue doubles with fountain-like center)

1 planted in 2004; front large bed, obelisk near oakleaf hydrangeas

Blooms May-June; August-September

Clematis ‘Dr. Ruppel’

(Purple petals with magenta bands)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms late spring- early fall

Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’

(white double)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-June; August-September

Clematis Durandii

(periwinkle blue with yellow eyes)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May - September

Clematis ‘Elsa Spaeth’

(Bluish purple flowers with reddish stamens)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Blooms June-August

Clematis 'Ernest Markam'

(magenta red single)

1 planted in 2011; North side, peony bed on dragonfly obelisk w/ Protea

Clematis ‘Fairydust’

(Light lavender flowers with white bar)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms June - September

Clematis ‘Fireworks’

(light pink petals with dark pink bands)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms late spring - early fall

Clematis ‘General Sikorski’ (blue)

1 planted in 2004; 2006; ?

Blooms June- September

Clematis Hagley Hybrid (large shell pink singles)

1 planted in 2014; ?

Clematis ‘Harlow Carr’ (purple recurved petals)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-September

Clematis ‘Henryi’

(white flowers with purple anthers)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-June; August-September

Clematis ‘H.F. Young

(blue/lilac flowers with yellow stamen)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms early spring- early summer

Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis)

(purple flowers)

1 planted in 2020; East side, front near butterfly bush

Clematis ‘Huldine’ (white flowers)

1 planted in 2006; Northside, white bed near wall

Blooms June-September

Clematis ‘Hyde Hall’

( creamy white with ruffled edges)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-June; August-September

Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ (violet purple)

1 planted in 2004, divided in 2010; North side, street bed obelisk; East arbor

Blooms May- September

Clematis ‘Josephine’ (pompom rosy pink)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms all summer

Clematis ‘Irene’ (pink, yellow stamen, single)

1 planted in 2014; North side, peony bed on dragonfly obelisk

Clematis lanuginosa ‘Candida’

(pure white 6” flowers)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Blooms early summer & late summer

Clematis macropetala ‘White Swan’

(dainty white bell-shaped flowers)

2 planted in 2008; South side, near patio wall on obelisk

Blooms May-June

Clematis ‘Moonlight’

(cream flowers with greenish tinge)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms late spring- mid summer

Clematis ‘Mrs. Cholmondeley’ (purple flowers)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms late spring-late summer

Clematis ‘Mrs. Norm Thompson’

(scarlet barred violet)

1 planted in ?

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Ranunculaceae

Clematis viticella ‘Madame Julia Correvon’

(bright red)

1 planted in 2004; 2005; ?

Blooms midsummer-fall 1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-June; September

Clematis ‘Multiblue’ (royal blue double)

1 planted in 2009; North side, large front bed, climbing on tree with climbing hydrangea

Blooms May-June

Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ (pink with hot pink bar)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-June; August- September

Clematis ‘Niobe’ (burgundy)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May- September

Clematis ‘Piilu’

(double with violet pink petals with purple bar)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May (old wood), September (new wood)

Clematis ‘Proteus’ (double light pink)

1 planted in 2011; North side, peony bed on dragonfly obelisk

w/ Ernest Markham

Clematis ‘Ramona’

(lavender with dark purple center)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms June-September

Clematis ‘Roguchi’

(deep blue with recurved petals)

1 planted in 2006; West side, fern foundation bed, center obelisk

Blooms June-September

Clematis ‘Rosemoor’ (dark rose)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms May-September

Clematis ‘Snow Queen’ (large white)

1 planted in 2009; ?

Clematis ‘Sugar Candy’ (two tone pink)

1 planted in 2004; 2006; ?

Blooms early spring then in fall

Clematis terniflora ‘Sweet Autumn’ (white flowers)

1 planted in 2004, divided it in 2010; arbor east side, arbor west side

Blooms August-September

Clematis ‘Tie Dye’

( purple petals with white blotches)

1 planted in 2006, 2018; North side, small front bed near woods

Clematis texensis ‘Duchess of Albany’

(pink bell shaped flowers)

1 planted in 2006; South side, foundation bed, ? Obelisk

Blooms June-September

Clematis ‘Veronica’s Choice’ (pale lavender with yellow stamen)

1 planted in 2011; North side, peony bed on dragonfly obelisk

Clematis ‘Ville de Lyon’ (rich red flowers)

1 planted in 2004; 2006; South side, kitchen bed, left side obelisk

Blooms June- September

Clematis ‘Violet StarGazer’

(purple flowers with white bar)

1 planted in 2006; ?

Blooms June-September

Clematis viticella ‘Madame Julia Correvon’

(bright red)

1 planted in 2004; 2005; ?

Blooms midsummer-fall

Clematis ‘Will Goodwin’ ( true blue)

1 planted in 2004; 2006; ?

Blooms June-September

Clematis ‘Wisley’ (purple with crinkled edged)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Blooms June-September

Glaucidium palmatum (Japanese Wood Poppy)

1 planted in ?; South side, bilco hill

Helleborus ‘Dana’s Dulcet’

1 planted in 2021; North side, near tree with clematis and climbing hydrangea

Helleborus ‘Dorothy’s Dawn’ (pink)

1 planted in 2021; North side, near tree with clematis and climbing hydrangea

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking Hellebore)

4 planted in 2005; West side, along woodland. North side, various areas

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Apricot Blush’

1 planted in 2021; North side, near tree with clematis and climbing hydrangea

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Blue Lady’(Lenten Rose)

1 planted in 2009; South side, Japanese Maple bed

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Sun Flare’

1 planted in 2021; North side, near tree with clematis and climbing hydrangea

Helleborus ‘Gold Collection Snow Fever’ (Hellebore)

1 planted in 2017; ?

Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Helleborus Royal Heritage Strain (Lenten Rose)

1 planted in 2005; ?

Helleborus ‘Winter Moonbeam’ (Hellebore)

1 planted in 2017; West side, foundation border

Hepatica nobilis (blue shades)

3 planted in 2007; West side, center border

Ranunculus ‘Brazen Hussy’ (Elissa’s)

1 planted in 2017; South side, foundation bed under plant windows

Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow Rue)

1 planted in 2019; NW side, front small bed near ash tree

Thalictrum ‘Ruth Joly’ aka North Hill

1 planted in 2021; East side, north side of amelanchier hill (Matt/Rochester)

Salicaceae

Ranunculaceae

willow family
56 genera and about 1220 species
includes the willows, poplar, aspen, and cottonwoods
trees or shrubs that have simple leaves with alternate arrangement
most members have serrate or dentate leaf margins
flowers are reduced and inconspicuous

Salix purpurea (Streamco Willow)

10 planted in 2019; South side, trough pot on back patio

Sapindaceae

Saxifragaceae

soapberry family
138 genera and 1858 accepted species
examples include horse chestnut, maples, ackee and lychee
found in temperate to tropical regions, many in laurel forest habitat, throughout the world
many are laticiferous (contain latex, a milky sap and many contain mildly toxic saponins with soap-like qualities in either the foliage and/or the seeds, or roots
leaves of the tropical genera are usually spirally alternate, while those of the temperate maples (Acer), Aesculus and a few other genera are opposite.
are most often pinnately compound, but are palmately compound in Aesculus, and simply palmate in Acer
flowers are small and are usually found in comes grouped in panicles
ripe fruits may be fleshy or dry
may be nuts, berries, drupes, schizocarps, capsules (Bridgesia) or samaras (Acer)

Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Queen Dissectum (Threadleaf) ’

(Crimson Queen Japanese Maple )

1 planted in 2007; South side, near air conditioner

1 planted in 2012; North side, garage foundation bed

Acer palmatum ‘Higasayama’ (Japanese Maple)

1 planted in 2004; ?

Acer shirasawarum ‘Aureum’ (Japanese Maple)

1 planted in 2004; ?

1 planted in 2007; SE side, between Concolor firs

Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)

2 planted in 2005; West side, woodland border

1 planted in 2006; ?

Saxifragaceae

saxifrage family
comprising 36 genera and about 600 species
mostly perennial herbaceous plants
cosmopolitan in distribution but native primarily to northern cold and temperate regions
Saxifraga is the largest genus in the family, comprising more than 400 saxifrages
other genera include Heuchera, Astilbe, Rodgersia and Tiarella.
leaves are usually basally aggregated in alternate rosettes, sometimes on inflorescence stems
inflorescences are bracteate racemes or cymes; typically small, often less than 1/4 inch in diameter, with a few eye-catching individuals approaching 1/2 an inch

Astilbe ‘Amber Moon’

(False spirea; yellow foliage in spring, pink flowers on red stems) 3 planted in 2014; South side, woodland

Astilbe arendsii ‘Amerika’ (False Spirea/ pink)

6 planted in 2007; South side, astilbe hill

Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ (False spirea; white)

6 planted in 2014; North side, white garden front foundation bed

Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ (False Spirea/lilac)

12 planted in 2004; South side, Astilbe hill

Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision’ (False Spirea/pink)

9 planted in 2007; South side, astilbe hill

Astilbe ‘Straussenfeder’

3 planted in 2006; East side, foundation bed

Bergenia ciliata ‘Dumbo’ (Fringed Bergenia)

1 planted in 2013; South side, base of bilco hill

Bergenia cordifolia (Pigsqueak)

1 planted in 2007; North side, foundation bed; West side, mid foundation bed

Bergenia ‘Pink Dragonfly’

6 planted in 2005; North side, foundation bed

Darmera peltata (Umbrella plant)

1 planted in 2016; South side, near white arbor

Deinanthe caerulea (False Hydrangea)

1 planted in 2020; ?

Heuchera ‘Crimson Curl’ (Coral Bells)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Heuchera ‘Cherry Cola’ (Coral Bells)

2 planted in 2014; North side, garage foundation bed

Heuchera ‘Dolce Creme Brulee’ (Heuchera)

3 planted in 2007; ?

Heuchera ‘Dolce Key Lime Pie’

2 planted in 2005; ?

Heuchera ‘Dolce Mocha Mint’ (Coral Bells)

3 planted in 2008; ?

Heuchera ‘Dolce Peach Melba’ (Coral Bells)

2 planted in 2005; ?

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ (Coral Bells)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Heuchera ‘Melting Fire’ (Coral Bells)

1 planted in 2019; ?

Heuchera ‘Purple Palace’

1 planted in 2006; ?

Heuchera ‘Santa Rosa’ (Coral Bells)

1 planted in 2008; ?

Heuchera villosa ‘Citronelle’ (Hybrid Coral Bells)

3 planted in 2008; ?

Heuchera villosa ‘Georgia Peach’ (Coral Bells)

3 planted in 2009; North side, foundation bed near garage

Heuchera x villosa ‘Heureka Amber Lady’ (Coral Bells)

2 planted in 2014; North side, front foundation, garage

Heuchera ‘Northern Exposure Amber’ (Coral Bells)

2 planted in 2019; North side, garage foundation

Heucherella ‘Kimono’ (Heucherella hybrid)

3 planted in 2007; ?

Heucherella ‘Stoplight’ (Foamy Bells)

3 planted in 2012; ?

Heucherella ‘Strike it Rich’ (Heucherella hybrid)

6 planted in 2007; ?

Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ (Foamy Bells)

3 planted in 2009; North side, foundation bed in front of garage

2 planted in 2014; North side, foundation bed

Mukdenia rossii ‘Crimson Fans’ (Red-Leafed Mukdenia)

6 planted in 2006; East side, along hosta hill

2 planted in 2008; North side, white bed, den (foundation bed)

Peltoboykinia watanabei (Peltoboykinia)

Seeds planted in 2020; East side (see drawing on seed description sheet)

Rodgersia aesculifolia (Fingerleaf Rodgersia)

1 planted in 2009; ?

Rodgersia pinnata ‘Bloody Mary’ (Rodger’s Flower)

3 planted in 2016; East side, 2 on Amelanchier Hill near persicaria; 1 opposite amelanchier hill along path

Rodgersia pinnata ‘Bronze Peacock’

3 planted in 2017;?

Rodgersia pinnata ‘Fireworks’ (Rodger’s Flower, pink flowers)

1 planted in 2013; ?

Tiarella cordifolia ‘Spring Symphony’ (Foam flower)

3 planted in 2007; West side, center bed

Tiarella ‘Crow Feather’ (Foamflower)

2 planted in 2009; West side, fern bed

Strelitziaceae

bird of paradise family
three genera and seven species
found in tropical to subtropical regions
Strelitzia (bird of paradise) is a genus of five species of perennial plants native to South Africa; Ravenala with a single species in Madagascar and Phenakospermum with a single species in northern South America

Strelitzia ‘Mandela’s Gold’ (Bird of Paradise)

2 planted in 2020; South side, plant room

Taxaceae

Strelitziaceae

yew family
three genera and seven to twelve species
many-branched, small trees and shrubs
leaves are evergreen, spirally arranged, often twisted at the base to appear 2-ranked; they are linear to lanceolate, and have pale green or white stomatal bands on the undersides
mature aril is brightly colored, soft, juicy and sweet, and is eaten by birds which then disperse the hard seed undamaged in their droppings
seeds are highly poisonous to humans, containing the poisons taxine and taxol

Cephalotaxus harrington ‘Korean Gold’

1 planted in 2017; South side, pot on back porch

Urticaceae

nettle family
about 54 genera and 2,625 species
herbs, shrubs, small trees, and a few vines
distributed primarily in tropical regions
stems and leaves of many species—especially the nettles (Urtica), the wood nettles (Laportea), and the Australian stinging trees (Dendrocnide)—have stinging trichomes (plant hairs) that cause a painful rash upon contact
varied leaves
sap that is usually watery
small greenish flowers often form clusters in the leaf axils
dry one-seeded fruit is often enclosed by the outer whorl of the flower cluster

Boehmeria japonica platanifolia (Elissa'sSycamore-leaf False Nettle)

1 planted in 2017; East side, woodland path at base of hosta hill