StressOut for Cats, Dogs & their People

Cat saved from imminent death, with move of one small paw

2014-04-04T13:41:00.000-07:00

A cat's life hung in the balance through circumstances out of it's control. Did he know his future was in jeopardy?

We hate to hear of cats losing their lives. The small move this cat made, saved his life.

Read his story below:

In Memory of Barbara

I met Bernard and his traveling companion at the park one day, when I noticed his RV parked at the curb on a beautiful day.

My wife, Barbara, and I had been married for over 25 years. We raised a beautiful family together and never let a day go by without saying “I love you”. My wife loved cats. Me personally, I couldn’t see the value of cats. I couldn’t take them on walks, play fetch or other manly things. That aside and being a smart guy, soon after we met, I convinced Barbara I was a great guy when I adopted a cat for her from the local shelter.

Molly was definitely my wife’s cat. It was a beautiful vision to see my wife curled up in a chair having dozed off from reading a book, and Molly tucked in at her side. Molly was on her lap when we watched TV; watched us from her feeding perch while we ate dinner; and slept near my wife’s feet during the night. My wife spared no expense taking care of Molly. If it made my wife happy, it was all right with me.

I have never been a cat guy, but sometimes I wondered if my wife had to make a choice between me or Molly, how would I fare? When my lovely wife was diagnosed with cancer, I did my part to be supportive and do what I could for her; and she went through all the treatments. Every day I would stay by her side, giving her anything she asked for or needed. Next to her at all times, was Molly. Barbara always had one hand near Molly and she seemed so peaceful when Molly would purr.

On a sunny summer day, cancer won and I lost one of the most special parts of my life, and half of my soul. I have never felt so much grief in my life. Family and friends rallied around me for days after her death making sure I had food. When they could find her, they fed Molly and cleaned up after her. Molly was either MIA in the house or she was on top of my wife’s side of the bed. I knew at some point I would have to do something about finding Molly another home or give her to the local pound who would put her to sleep; but this was all I could do for now.

After the crowd of people dwindled to only visiting occasionally, it was my turn to take care of Molly. It seemed like such an inconvenience in my grieving state. Some days when I really didn’t care, I could hear my wife’s voice reminding me to feed Molly. And I would. But we would just look at each other. My wife used to croon with Molly all the time, but I had never talked to a cat, and I wasn’t starting now. So I fed her in silence. My home was overly silent and sad and Molly was too much of a painful reminder of what I had lost. When I came in the bedroom Molly would look at me and slowly get off the bed and hide somewhere. I didn’t have a connection with Molly, and it never occurred to me that she was grieving too.

One night I was sitting on the couch and overwhelmed in my grief, sobbing for my wife, I felt someone touch my knee just like my wife used to. At first I thought it was the memory of my wife reaching out in some odd way through death to comfort me. I opened my eyes and could barely see through the tears. It was Molly sitting next to me and she had placed her paw on my knee. When I looked at her, I felt her sadness too. Nothing could stop the tears. I held Molly and cried into her fur for the longest time. Something changed in me and I saw Molly differently. Our relationship changed and although we aren’t the close friends she and Barbara were, she and I are kinda buddies.

I recently sold my home and bought a RV. Molly and I travel around the country doing whatever the day brings. She likes to sit in the passenger seat as I drive, and I talk to her all the time. She doesn’t answer back, but then again Barbara didn’t much either when I was rambling on while I was driving. And that’s all right with me.

Contributed by Bernard J. In Memory of Barbara

Excerpt from: Stress Out for Cats, Dogs and their People ©

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Cats & Dry Food

2014-02-25T11:22:00.002-08:00

This morning I received a call from a dear friend who was quite upset because his sweet 5 year old cat had just been diagnosed with cat diabetes. His vet told him that the carbohydrates in cat dry foods have been shown in studies to have detrimental effects on the health of cats and increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is an endocrine (glandular) disorder in which cats either do not produce insulin or are unable to respond to its effects. As a result, there is too much sugar in the bloodstream, which can damage the kidneys, eyes, skin, and cardiovascular and nervous systems. My friend was following the trend of dry food only for cats without any clue that such a diet could lead to health problems.

Diet plays an important role in pets’ well-being, just as it does ours. For years studies and reports are made on the diet and health of cats. In 1994, an epidemiological investigation reported evidence for an increased risk of obesity in cats fed commercially available, high-carbohydrate, dry-expanded diets as opposed to commercially available, canned, high-fat diets.

Many cat guardians simply feed their cat companions the cheapest or easiest food on the shelf, but is it really safe and cost efficient? When I started to feed my cat companions a more natural diet, their vet visits decreased. The small amount of time and cost of improving their diets was actually a savings since I was no longer paying high vet bills and lab tests. Their fur has more shine, their bathroom schedule and output is normal and their energy levels are still a lot of fun.

If you are going to feed a commercial cat food, the product name says a lot: “Chicken Cat Food” is far different from “Cat Food with Chicken” in terms of how much chicken the product actually contains.
If the product name reads “Chicken Cat Food,” then it must contain at least 95% of the named ingredient, not including moisture content. If the product name contains two ingredients (for example “Chicken and Fish Cat Food”), the food has to contain more of whichever one is named first, but together they must add up to 95%.

If the product has "Dinner", “entrée,” “formula,” or similar in the name, then the product contains less than 95% meat or fish, but more than 25%

Check the ingredients list closely in these cases to make sure you’re feeding your cat what you think you are. The ingredient in the product name may only make up a quarter of the product.

Know what the label means when is says "Meat". You may be surprised to learn what the most common ingredients really are:

Meat: Cleaned flesh from chicken, lamb, turkey, cattle, and related animals that have been slaughtered specifically for animal feed purposes. However, flesh means more than skin. It may include muscle, fat, nerves, blood vessels from the skin, the heart, esophagus, and the tongue.

Meat by-product: Clean, nonflesh parts from the same animals mentioned above. This can include the blood, bone, brain, liver, lungs, liver, kidneys, and emptied stomach and intestines. There are no hooves, hair, horns, or teeth in meat byproducts. Chicken by-products are feather-free.

Beef tallow: A fat made from beef.

Meal: Finely ground tissue.

Bone meal: Finely ground bone from slaughtered feed animals.

Fish meal: Clean, ground undecomposed whole fish or fish pieces. The fish may or may not still contain fish oil.

Ground corn: Chopped or ground corn kernels.

Corn gluten meal: A product that forms after corn syrup or starch is made.

When it comes to pet foods, there are no official definitions for the terms "natural" and "organic." But the two are not the same. "Organic" is about how a food source is grown and processed. The FDA says cat foods flaunting terms such as "premium" or "ultra-premium" are not required to be made of any better or healthier ingredients than a regular complete and balanced cat food.

If your cat is obese or has developed health problems work with your Veterinarian or Animal Naturopath to regain your cat's best health.

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

SOURCES:

ASPCA web site, “Cat Care”.

HealthyPet.com web site, “Your Cat’s Eating Habits”.

The Pet Food Institute web site, “Pet Nutrition”.

Web Vet web site, "Understanding Pet Food Labels".

Defend Our Pets web site, “Home Page”.

Cat’s ... Just What Good are They?

2013-07-26T10:28:00.002-07:00

"The smallest feline is a masterpiece."
~ Leonardo da Vinci

There are so many good reasons to share your home with a cat.

Cats can help to lower your stress. Playing with a cat can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax. It only takes 15 to 30 minutes with a cat to feel less anxious and less stressed.

Cats can help you heal faster. People with cat companions tend to be healthier, and go to the doctor less often than non-cat people. Some rehab facilities and hospitals employ "therapy cats", to assist sick people feel more connected and even heal faster.

Cats are good for the heart. Having a cat companion can reduce your risk of heart attack by thirty percent. A recent study by researchers at the University of Minnesota¹ found that feline-less people were at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those with cat companions. Over the twenty years of one study, people who never shared their home with a cat were 40% more likely to die of a heart attack than those who had.

Cats are good to ward off strokes. People who live with cats have fewer strokes than people who don't. Researchers speculate that cats may have a more calming effect on their people than other animals do. Sitting and stroking a cat then becomes the focus of the person's interest. We can only hold one thought at time in our mind, so instead of worrying about something stressful - think how soft the cat’s fur is, the soothing sound of their purr and the warmth they offer in your lap.

Cats are good for stretching. An article in Arthritis Today² advises people to take a cue from their cat companion. Watch how many times she stretches every day. Each time your cat stretches, attempt to mimic the same long body stretches. Stretch from side to side and stretch each limb. Although some cat positions may be difficult for a person to duplicate, it can be beneficial to follow the basic ones. Breathe deeply when stretching to also relax your mind and reduce the stress on your body.

Cats are good company. A UK study³ revealed that cats helped their persons overcome feelings of loneliness. A majority sometimes preferred to share their feelings with their cat rather than a partner or friend. Cats can keep a secret. They don’t judge us; they just love us. When I went through several rough bumps in my life, Lancelot heard it all and he kept my secrets. This study also showed that children regarded their cat as a close friend.

Cats are good for a good night’s sleep. Cats are excellent snugglers. In this same UK study more than half of the participants revealed that they enjoyed a better night's sleep with their cat on the bed than they did with their partner in the bed. These same people also admitted that they would tolerate their cat taking most of the bed covers at night but not their partner doing that. Many people who share their beds with a cat will admit to the contortions they take to get out of bed without disturbing the cat. Only to find that once they are out of bed, their adorable friend is out of bed as well and usually right at their feet.

While we may ponder the many good reasons for cats they may be thinking, “Meow. What good are these humans? They are so distracted all the time; they miss the beauty in the wee things floating all around them. They forget that their music comes from within. They overlook so many opportunities to see things from various perspectives. They miss the warmth of a sunbeam streaming through a window, and the chirping of fascinating activity all around them. They can be so frustrating, so self-involved....... wait, do I hear a can opener?”

"Ever consider what they must think of us?
I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul of chicken, pork, half a cow.

They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth!"
~ Anne Tyler

Excerpt from Stress Out for Cats Dogs and their People
ISBN: 978-0981523897

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For some reason we have to remind people every year - HOT CARS KILL

2013-06-30T11:44:00.001-07:00

It still amazes me how folks will make sure their air conditioner is full blast when they are in the car, and then think nothing of the rising heat inside that same car on their dog companion when they leave the animal in the locked car for any period of time. Including that "quick" run into the store for one thing. The news channels continue to report the hazards, and then unfortunately also the tragedies of the dogs now ill or dead, that people left in cars while ignoring all the warnings.

Many articles have been written about the dangers, however, one blogger conducted experiment in 2011 on the temperature in a car and reported how hot it actually gets for your dog when:

"You just run into the store to buy one thing"
"You park in the shade"
"You leave the windows cracked open"

Take a moment to read, and be potentially surprised at seeing how fast the temperature rises:
How Hot Is Too Hot for a Dog in the Car?

This year a veterinarian sat in his car for 30 minutes with a thermometer and a video camera. The doctor explained that even with the windows cracked, the air in the car was still. Just a few minutes in, and already drenched with sweat – a cooling function that dogs don’t have – the doctor was already starting to reflect on the suffering that dogs must experience in the same situation. Read the story and watch hi video here: IT'S TOO HOT IN YOUR CAR

My dog companion gets excited every time I pick up my car keys. He enjoys getting into the car. Regardless of how much I also enjoy him on the drive, he has to stay home on hot days when I can't take him our of the car and into the places I am going into. I would rather have him alive and disappointed, then dead fro the heat and me heartbroken and riddled with guilt.

If you think it is a hot day for you, it is even hotter for dogs and cats.

Before buying a pet, consider saving a life instead - adopt from a shelter. They are not "used" or "less than perfect" animals; they are perfect little furry angels with open hearts looking to share love.

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

Service Dogs?

2013-01-17T10:56:00.003-08:00

Went to the post office today and had my dog, Tigger with me.

A postal employee behind the counter said "We only allow service dogs in here" When I asked if she wanted me to leave, her response "No, but could you pick him up? I don't like to see little dogs carried, however, under the circumstances, and her polite request I don't mind holding him while inside.

The man in front of me then said "you should go online and get one of those service dog vests. I responded that my dog is not a "service dog." He went on to say that if my dog gave me emotional support then I could claim he was a service dog. Just the sentence "claim he was.. sounded deceitful. My response was that there is no love like that of a dog or cat, and being with one has many health benefits, including lower blood pressure, helping with depression, etc. , however, that still doesn't make Tigger a dog that should be classified as a "service dog" just so that he could be taken everywhere I go.

This day, I was running errands and giving him new grass and plants to mark outdoors. It was my attempting to multi-task. Tigger didn't have a personal "need" to be there.

When I made it to the counter the employee was very nice, and pointed out where one of their displays was discolored because a dog had peed on it the day before. It startled an elderly patron who was standing in front of the display looking at the items, who then jumped, accidentally knocking over the display, which nearly hit the dog and caused her to fall into other people in line, which saved her from landing on the ground, which for someone of her advanced age could have been injurious.

I have friends who have specialty trained service dogs who become invisible when they are in a retail establishment. They could never pee on a display, attempt to trip a waiter (saw this last week) or bother another shopper or diner. I love my animals, and to me, they are family. Love me, love my four pawed kids. However, there are times and places they don't need to be - for their well being and safety as well.

It bothers me that people buy fake vests for dogs that are not trained to handle all the circumstances they may encounter in a store or restaurant. Last month, a friends daughter, a waitress at a local chain restaurant, was bit by a Chihuahua "service dog," when she attempted to clear the table. Without warning, the "service dog" leapt from the the person's lap across the table and came at her. Plates went flying, other diners were hit, food all over the floor resulting in 8 stitches and loss of time from work for her, and minor injuries for the other diners. The "service dogs" over is liable for the medicals costs for those injured, and the restaurant now has a big sign - "no dogs, including service dogs." ( I have a feeling ADA will be in touch with them for persons with disabilities with well-trained service dogs.) One small dog = a big problem. I know I'll hear from folks who disagree with me, and that's ok.

My friends know I seldom go on rants like this. I'm looking at recent incidents where people and dogs were both in harms way because of the choice of a human. I cannot control other people or the environment when I am out in public. Keeping my dog safe requires me to be extra alert. Many times, I know my little guy is safer and he naps better at home.

I'm not saying that dogs should always be left at home. I am suggesting that honesty is in order, and respect for genuine service dogs.

A Puppy Mill Mom

2012-12-13T10:36:00.000-08:00

I’ve spent my life in a two by three box

Wire all around me, the doors have locks

My hair is matted, my feet are flat.

I’ve never known love, not even a pat.

My eyes are dim, my belly is round,

My callous pads have never touched ground.

I sleep in my urine and feces at night,

Squinting my eyes in morning’s bright light

Food and water they give me are old and stale.

This prison I live in is worse than a jail.

My life is a breeder in some puppy mill

The back woods of nowhere up on a hill.

I don’t see a vet and haven’t had shots.

My captors are cruel keeping me in a box.

My litters of puppies born all in a row.

What happens to them, I’ll never know.

They are taken from me at one month old,

Off to some pet store they are sold,

Just to provide for some persons greed,

Without one thought to what comes of me.

by Ellen Bishop
Excerpt from Stress Out for Cats, Dogs and their People (c)2012, page 31
All rights reserved

"Anyone who believes that money can't buy happiness, has never paid an adoption fee."

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

Keep your cats and dogs safe this Halloween

2012-10-31T17:08:00.001-07:00

It's that time of year again where all sorts of goblins and witches wander the street in search of things sweet. Some of these are two legged and many are accompanied by their four legged friends.

This is also the time you front door will be opened again and again during the evening. This can increase the chances of your dogs and cats running out. Keep an eye on their whereabouts, or better yet, keep them safe in another room away from the front door.

Safety is important to both humans and animals. Some people include their animal companions in their costumes; other cats and dogs can be seen wandering alone hoping for a handout. (Remember chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs.)

Reconsider if you are planning on taking your dog out trick or treating. (See chapter “Jades Halloween Adventure”)

If you do, be extra diligent in watching your surroundings and keep them on a shorter than usual leash. Make sure they have their tags on and something reflective helps them to be seen. People are accustomed to seeing children; they can easily overlook a small dog walking beside you.

If you do take your pet out wearing a costume, make sure it fits well enough so they can walk, have clear field of vision, and that they are comfortable in it. If they struggle to get it off, or whine while wearing it - it is a sign they don't like it, no matter how cute you think they look. Make sure there are no little pieces they can chew on and swallow. Ties and ribbons can pull loose and get caught around their necks or legs causing them to trip. Some plastic costumes hold in your dog’s body heat and can make them pant harder than usual.

Make sure your dog is well ventilated and well hydrated. Be prepared to stop when they need a potty break and remember to take potty bags. No one wants to bring home the unwanted smelly dog poop on their feet.

Be safe - All of you - Happy Halloween.

excerpt, chapter SAFETY, p. 163, Stress Out for Cats, Dogs & their People.
(c) All rights reserved.

The difference a dog can make in many lives

2012-07-20T08:42:00.000-07:00

Annie the dog was a Mid-Wilshire neighborhood's best friend

If your errands, dog walk or city job took you past a tree at the corner of 4th Street and Cochran Avenue, you knew and loved Annie, a husky mix who died Saturday.

There are candles and flowers on the ground, and sympathy cards, personal notes and photographs on a tree.

But the shrine that popped up this week at the corner of 4th Street and Cochran Avenue doesn't memorialize someone killed in a car crash or drive-by shooting.

It honors Annie the dog, who died Saturday night after she was stung by a bee and went into anaphylactic shock.

For four years the husky mix spent each day lying beneath a tree in front of an apartment house, greeting a passing parade of dog-walkers, errand-runners and those simply out for an evening stroll.

"She just enjoyed watching the world go by," said Brian Savage, an actor who lives nearby. "She never ran off, never barked at anyone. She was just a pillar of the neighborhood."

She was more than that, said Michael Moravek, also an actor.

"Annie was really a touchstone for all of us," he said. "It was nice to have her here. We might not know each other, but we all knew Annie."

Moravek placed a snapshot he had taken of her on the shrine. "She was our neighborhood guardian. Even now, Annie is bringing us together."

Six-year-old Roman DiGiulio walked to the memorial with his mother and placed a hand-printed note and a large red heart on the tree. "Have a good life in heaven, sweet doggie," read the note.

"I've known Annie for years," Caroline DiGiulio said. "She was considered the neighborhood dog. She loved being outside, and people loved seeing her."

Other condolence notes thanked Annie. "You were an angel here, and you are an angel now, sweet girl," read one. "You were such a special soul. Seeing you under this tree always brought a smile to my face," stated another.

Several messages recalled the joy of petting "your fuzzy, soft head" and the pleasure Annie got from "having your belly scratched."

Research coordinator Chris Wells recalled how his rat terrier-Chihuahua mix named Presley would greet Annie during daily walks. "I'm not surprised by this shrine," Wells said. "This is a dog-friendly part of the Miracle Mile."

Joshua Goolsey, a retail manager, agreed. "Annie knew all the dogs in the neighborhood," he said. "She'd pick herself up off the ground to come say hello. She was the nicest big dog you'll ever see."

City Department of Water and Power worker Jon Fernandez regularly makes service calls in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood. He remembered his apprehension when he first walked past the unchained dog three years ago.

"I was a little nervous. Dogs sometimes come after us. But she was very docile," Fernandez said. "I saw her out here just last Saturday."

Casting director Michael McCaskey also remembered seeing Annie in her usual spot on Saturday. "She was such a friendly dog. Everybody loved her," he said.

Annie's owner, Jack Zurla, said he was moved by those who have contributed to the impromptu memorial. He said he rescued Annie 12 years ago when he found the abandoned puppy foraging for food near the corner of Washington Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.

"I'll remember Annie as a dog that was more human than dog. She had the capacity to understand people. She was a dog of compassion for everybody. She gave people comfort," said Zurla, a designer glass and wrought iron company representative.

Zurla said people have stood crying in front of Annie's shrine.

"Annie made people feel like she understood their pain and sorrow," he said. "She was always ready to give someone some love."

As reported By bob Pool, Los Angeles Times

value

2012-05-27T09:12:00.002-07:00

Driving with your dog in your lap - will soon become illegal.

2012-04-17T09:40:00.005-07:00

A 2010 survey by AAA found that driving while balancing a dog on one's lap is far more prevalent - and distracting - then anyone thought.

According to the survey, 21% of respondents admitted letting a dog sit in their laps while they drove; 7% said they'd given their dog food or water while driving, and 5% had played with the pup while the car moved. Thirty-one percent admitted to being distracted by their dog while driving, no matter whe
re the dog spent the journey.

“An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert roughly 500 pounds of pressure, while an unrestrained 80-pound dog in a crash at only 30 mph will exert 2400 pounds of pressure,” said Beth Mosher, AAA Director of Public Affairs. “Imagine the devastation that can cause to your pet and anyone in the vehicle in its path.”

The online study has a sample size of 1000 dog people who have driven with their dog in the last year.

In the soon to be released book, Stress Out for Cats, Dogs & their People, one contributor shares her story and how her dog paid the price of riding in her lap while she was driving.

Any parent knows how distracting a child can be in the car; and a child not in a proper seat and seatbelt is dangerous to both the child and the drivers ability to stay focused on the road. So the question is why do drivers think that a dog is less of a distraction, or deserves less safety in the car?

"Anyone who believes that money can't buy happiness, has never paid an adoption fee."

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

Stolen Parking Space

2012-04-11T10:16:00.003-07:00

Such catitude

Even in the 1870s, humans were obsessed with ridiculous photos of cats

2012-04-10T17:17:00.003-07:00

If you think the notion to slap cutesy epigrams on top of photographs of kittens originated with the internet, think again. Once humans got their hands on cameras, the dignity of the domesticated feline was forever doomed.

See more photos and read more history at:
io9.com

Everything I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny

2012-04-07T22:56:00.001-07:00

Everything I Need to Know, I Learned from the Easter Bunny.. .

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Walk softly and carry a big carrot.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
There's no such thing as too much chocolate.

All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.

Keep your paws off other people's jellybeans.
Some body parts should be floppy.
Good things come in small-sugarcoated packages.
The grass always appears greener
in someone else's basket

To show your true colors,
you have to come out ofyour shell.
An Easter bonnet can cover the wildest hare.
The best things in life
are still sweet and gooey.

This greeting has circulated the internet for years. The original authors has never been identified, so whoever you are - kudos to your creativity

Plants Non-Toxic to Cats

2012-03-11T12:11:00.004-07:00

Yesterday I posted a list of plants that are toxic to cats. No one likes to hear what they can't do or can't have, so good news - today I'm posting an even longe list of plants that are non-toxic to cats.

Enjoy your decorating both inside your house and your yard and garden.

· Achira Scientific Name: Canna edulis

· Acorn Squash Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

· African Daisy (Barberton Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Gerber Daisy) | Scientific Name: Gerbera jamesonii

· African Violet (Cape Marigold) | Scientific Name: Saintpaulia spp.

· Algaroba (Kiawe, Mesquite) | Scientific Name: Prosopis limensis

· Aluminum Plant (Watermelon Plant) | Scientific Name: Pilea cadieri

· Alumroot (Coral Bells, Heuchera) | Scientific Name: Heuchera sanguinea

· Alyssum (Alyssum varieties) | Scientific Name: Alyssum spp.

· American Rubber Plant (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

· Amur Maple Scientific Name: Acer ginnala

· Anthericum Comosum (Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum

· Antirrhinum Multiflorum (Withered Snapdragon) | Scientific Name: Antirrhinum glandulosum

· Arabian Gentian (Persian Violet, German Violet) | Scientific Name: Exacum affine

· Areca Palm (Golden Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm) | Scientific Name: Dypsis lutescens

· Aregelia (Crimson cup, Marbled fingernail, Blushing bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble plant) | Scientific Name: Neoregalia spp.

· Artillery Plant | Scientific Name: Pilea microphylla

· Aspidium falcatum (Fern Holly, Japanese Holly, Fish Tail) | Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum

· Autumn Olive (Silver Berry, Russian Olive) | Scientific Name: Elaeagnus sp.

· Baby Rubber Plant (Pepper Face, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

· Baby’s Tears (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Pink Splash) | Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

· Bachelors Buttons (Cornflower, Bluebottle) | Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus

· Ball Fern (Rabbit's Foot Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Hare Fern) | Scientific Name: Davallia spp.

· Bamboo (Golden Bamboo, Fishpole Bamboo) | Scientific Name: Phyllostachys aurea

· Bamboo Palm (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Bamboo Vine (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax laurifolia

· Banana (Plantain) | Scientific Name: Musa acuminata

· Banana Squash | Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima var. banana

· Barberton Daisy (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy) | Scientific Name: Gerbera jamesonii

· Beets (Beet Root, Red Beet, Swiss Chard, Roman Kale, Sugar Beet) | Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

· Begonia, Climbing (Rex Begonia) | Scientific Name: Cissus dicolor

· Begonia, Trailing (Trailing Watermelon Begonia) | Scientific Name: Pellionia daveauana

· Belmore Sentry Palm (Curly Palm) | Scientific Name: Howea belmoreana

· Big Shagbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory) | Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa

· Big Shellbark Hickory (Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa

· Bitter Pecan (Water Hickory) | Scientific Name: Carya aquatica

· Bitternut | Scientific Name: Carya cordiformis

· Black Haw (Wild raisin, Tea Plant, Cowberry, Nannyberry, Sweet Viburnum, Nanny Plum, Sheepberry, Sweetberry) | Scientific Name: Viburnum lentago

· Black Hawthorn (Weisdornbluten, Blackthorn, Thorn Apple, Thorn Plum, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, May Bush, Oxyacantha, Haw Apple, Black Haw, Aubepine) douglasii

· Black Walnut | Scientific Name: Juglans nigra

· Blaspheme Vine (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier, Bamboo Vine) | Scientific Name: Smilax laurifolia

· Bloodleaf (Chicken Gizzard, Yellow Bloodleaf, Joseph's Coat) | Scientific Name: Iresine herbstii

· Blooming Sally (Willow Herb, Great Willow Herb, Fire Weed) | Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium

· Blue Bead (Corn Lily) | Scientific Name: Clintonia borealis

· Blue Daisy (Felicia, Blue Marguerite) | Scientific Name: Felicia amelloides

· Blue Echeveria (Maroon Chenille Plant, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Wax Rosette, Plush Plant) | Scientific Name: Echeveria derenbergii

· Blue Eyed Daisy (Blue-eyed African Daisy) | Scientific Name: Arctotis stoechadifolia

· Blue-dicks (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Name: Dichelostemma pulchellum

· Blue-dicks 2 (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Name: Hookera pulchella

· Blue-dicks 3 (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Name: Brodiaea pulchella

· Blue-eyed African Daisy (Blue-eyed Daisy) | Scientific Name: Arctotis stoechadifolia

· Bluebottle (Cornflower, Bachelors Buttons) | Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus

· Blunt Leaf Peperomia (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

· Blushing Bromeliad (Crimson cup, Marbled fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Name: Neoregalia spp.

· Bold Sword Fern | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Boston Fern | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis

· Bottle Palm (Elephant-foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant) | Scientific Name: Beaucarnea recurvata

· Bottle Palm 2 (Elephant-foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant) | Scientific Name: Nolina tuberculata

· Bottlebrush (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Name: Callistemon species |

· Brazilian Orchid | Scientific Name: Sophronitis

· Bride's Bonnet (Queencup) | Scientific Name: Clintonia uniflora

· Bristly Greenbrier (Hagbrier, Hellfetter) | Scientific Name: Smilax hispida

· Brodiaea Pulchella (Wild Hyacinth, Blue-dicks) | Scientific Name: Dichelostemma pulchellum

· Broom Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa

· Bullbrier (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax rotundifolia

· Bur Gourd (Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, West Indian Gherkin) | Scientific Name: Cucumis anguria

· Burro's Tail (Horse's Tail, Donkey's Tail, Lamb's Tail) | Scientific Name: Sedum morganianum

· Buttercup Squash | Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima cv buttercup

· Butterfly Ginger (White Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily) | Scientific Name: Hedychium coronarium

· Butterfly Iris (Spuria Iris, Iris) | Scientific Name: Iris spruria

· Butterfly Squash | Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima cv butterfly

· Buzzy Lizzie (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Caeroba (Rattle Snake Plant, Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant) | Scientific Name: Calathea insignis

· Calathea Lancifolia | Scientific Name: Calathea lancifolia

· Calathea Lancifolia 2 | Scientific Name: Maranta insignis

· Calathea Lancifolia 3 | Scientific Name: Calathea insignis

· California Pitcher Plant (Cobra Orchid, Cobra Plant, Cobra Lily, Chrysamphora) | Scientific Name: Darlingtonia californica

· Callistemon Brachyandrus (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Bottlebrush, Callistemon brachyandrus) | Scientific Name: Callistemon species

· Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Name: Callistemon citrinus

· Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis

· Calochortus nuttalli (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip) | Scientific Name: Calochortus nuttalli

· Calochortus nuttalli 2 (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip) | Scientific Name: Calochortus luteus

· Camellia (Common Camellia, Peony Camellia) | Scientific Name: Camellia japonica

· Canada Hemlock | Scientific Name: Tsuga canadensis

· Canary Date Palm | Scientific Name: Phoenix canariensis

· Candle Plant | Scientific Name: Plectranthus coleoides

· Candycorn Plant | Scientific Name: Hypocyrta nummularia

· Cane Palm (Golden Butterfly Palm, Areca Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm) | Scientific Name: Dypsis lutescens, chrysalidocarpus lutescens (alternate scientific name)

· Canna Lily (Common Garden Canna) | Scientific Name: Canna generalis

· Canterbury-bell | Scientific Name: Gloxinia perennis |

· Cape Marigold (African Daisy) | Scientific Name: Dimorphotheca pluvialis

· Cape Primrose (Twisted Fruit, Bavarian Belle) | Scientific Name: Streptocarpus spp.

· Carob (Sugar Pod, Locust Pods, Algaroba, Carob Tree Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua

· Caroba (Caaroba, Carob Tree, Carobhina, Bignonia) | Scientific Name: Jacaranda procera

· Carolina Hemlock | Scientific Name: Tsuga caroliniana

· Carrion Flower (Jacob's Ladder) | Scientific Name: Smilax herbacea

· Carrion Flower 2 (Hairy Toad Plant) | Scientific Name: Stapelia hirsata

· Carrot Fern | Scientific Name: Onychium japonica

· Carrot Flower (Garden Carrot) | Scientific Name: Daucus carota var. sativa

· Casaba Melon (Honeydew Melon, True Cantaloupe, Muskmelon) | Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

· Cast Iron Plant (Bar Room Plant, Iron Plant, Variegated Cast Iron Plant) | Scientific Name: Aspidistra elatior

· Cat Brier (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Cat Ear (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip, Calochortus) | Scientific Name: Calochortus nuttalli; Calochortus luteus

· Cattleya Labiata (Crimson Cattleya, Ruby-lipped Cattleya) | Scientific Name: Cattleya labiata

· Celosia Globosa (Globe Amarantha, Perpetua) | Scientific Name: Celosia globosa

· Celosia Plumosa (Cockscomb) | Scientific Name: Celosia plumosa

· Celosia Spicata (Flamingo Feather) | Scientific Name: Celosia spicata

· Chamaedorea (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Chaparral (Creosote Bush, Greasewood) | Scientific Name: Larrea tridentata

· Chenille Plant (Philippine Medusa, Foxtail, Red-hot Cat Tail) | Scientific Name: Acalypha hispida

· Chestnut (American Chestnut) | Scientific Name: Castanea dentata

· Chicken-Gizzard (Joseph's Coat, Bloodleaf Plant) | Scientific Name: Iresine herbstii

· Chin-lao-shu (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Catbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· China Aster (Annual Aster, Aster Sinensis) | Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis

· China Root (Catbrier, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Chinese Plumbago | Scientific Name: Ceratostigma willmottianum

· Chlorophytum (Ribbon Plant, Spider Ivy, Spider Plant) | Scientific Name: Anthericum comosum

· Chlorophytum bichetti (Saint Bernard's Lily) | Scientific Name: Chlorophytum bichetti

· Chocolate Soldier (Lace-Flower Vine, Episcia) | Scientific Name: Episcia dianthiflora

· Christmas Cactus (Easter Cactus) | Scientific Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii

· Christmas Dagger (Christmas Dagger Fern) | Scientific Name: Polystichum acrostichoides

· Christmas Orchid (Winter Cattleya) | Scientific Name: Cattleya trianaei

· Christmas Palm (Dwarf Royal Palm, Manila Palm) | Scientific Name: Veitchia merrillii

· Cinnamon | Scientific Name: Cinnamonium

· Cinquefoil (Silver Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Rough Cinquefoil, Sulfur Cinquefoil, Rock Cinquefoil) | Scientific Name: Potentilla spp.

· Cirrhopetalum (Old World Orchid) | Scientific Name: Bulbophyllum appendiculatum

· Clearweed (Coolwort, Richweed) | Scientific Name: Pilea pumila

· Cliff Brake (Button Fern, Green Cliff Brack, Cliff Break) | Scientific Name: Pellaea rotundifolia

· Club Moss (Cushion Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana

· Cocks Comb (Pile Wort, Lady Bleeding, Red Cocks Comb) | Scientific Name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus

· Cocktail Orchid | Scientific Name: Cattleya forbesii

· Collinia Elegans (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Common Camellia (Camellia, Peony Camellia) | Scientific Name: Camellia japonica; Thea japonica

· Common Catbrier (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax rotundifolia

· Common Garden Canna (Common Garden Canna) | Scientific Name: Canna generalis

· Common Greenbrier (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax rotundifolia

· Common Snapdragon (Garden Snapdragon) | Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus

· Common Staghorn Fern | Scientific Name: Platycerium bifurcatum

· Confederate Jasmine (Star Jasmine) | Scientific Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides

· Coolwort (Clearweed, Richweed) | Scientific Name: Pilea pumila

· Copper Rose | Scientific Name: Echeveria multicaulis

· Copperleaf (Lance Copperleaf) | Scientific Name: Acalypha godseffiana

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· Coral Bells (Coral Bells, Heuchera) | Scientific Name: Heuchera sanguinea

· Coreopsis (Tickseed) | Scientific Name: Coreopsis

· Cornflower (Bachelor's Buttons, Bluebottle) | Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus

· Crape Myrtle (Crepe Myrtle) | Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica

· Creeping Charlie (Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus)) | Scientific Name: Pilea nummulariifolia Plectranthus: Lamiaceae

· Creeping Gloxinia (Maurandya) | Scientific Name: Asarina erubescens

· Creeping Mahonia (Tall Mahonia, Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape, Oregon Holly, Holly-leaved Barberry) | Scientific Name: Mahonia aquifolium

· Creeping Pilea (Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus), Creeping Charlie) | Scientific Name: Pilea nummulariifolia Creeping Rubus (Strawberryleaf Raspberry) | Scientific Name: Rubus pedatus

· Creeping Zinnia | Scientific Name: Sanvitalia species

· Crepe Myrtle (Crape Myrtle) | Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica

· Crimson Bottlebush (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Bottlebrush) | Scientific Name: Callistemon species

· Crimson Cup (Marbled fingernail,Blushing bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Name: Neoregalia spp.

· Crisped Feather Fern (Bold-Sword Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Crossandra | Scientific Name: Crossandra species

· Cucumber (Garden Cucumber) | Scientific Name: Cucumis sativa

· Cushion Moss (Club Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana

· Cushon Aloe | Scientific Name: Aloe retusa

· Cyrtudeira (Flame African Violet, Frosty, Flame, Moss agate, Lady Lou, Red African Violet, Acajou) | Scientific Name: Episcia reptans |

· Dainty Rabbits-Foot Fern (Lacy Paw, Lacy Hare's Foot) | Scientific Name: Davallia fejeensis

· Dallas Fern (Bold Sword Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Dancing Doll Orchid | Scientific Name: Oncidium flexuosum

· Desert Trumpet | Scientific Name: Eriogonium inflatum

· Dichelostemma (Several varieties) | Scientific Name: Dichelostemma species

· Dichorisandra Reginae (Queen's Spiderwort) | Scientific Name: Dichorisandra reginae

· Dinteranthus Vanzylii | Scientific Name: Dinteranthus

· Duffii Fern (Duffy Fern, Lemon Button Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepsis cordifolia 'duffii'

· Dwarf Date Palm | Scientific Name: Phoenix acaulis

· Dwarf Feather Palm | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltata

· Dwarf Palm (Good Luck palm, Parlor palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star | Scientific Name: Cryptanthus bivattus minor

· Dwarf Royal Palm | Scientific Name: Veitchia merillii

· Dwarf Whitman Fern | Scientific Name: Nephrolepsis cordifolia plumosa

· Earth Star (Starfish plant, Green earth star, Vary-leaf star) | Scientific Name: Cryptanthus bivattus minor

· Easter Cattleya (Easter Orchid) | Scientific Name: Cattleya mossiae

· Easter Daisy | Scientific Name: Townsendia sevicea

· Easter Lily Cactus | Scientific Name: Echinopsis multiplex

· Easter Orchid (Easter Cattleya) | Scientific Name: Cattleya mossiae

· Edible Banana | Scientific Name: Musa acuminata

· Elephant-Ear Begonia | Scientific Name: Begonia scharfii

· Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Green ripple peperomia, Little fantasy peperpmia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata

· English Hawthorn (Midland hawthorn, Smooth hawthorn) | Scientific Name: Crataegus laevigata

· Episcia (Lace-Flower Vine, Chocolate Soldier) | Scientific Name: Episcia dianthiflora

· Fairy Fountain (Feathered Amaranth, Woolflower) | Scientific Name: Celosia cristata

· False Aralia | Scientific Name: Dizygotheca elegantissima

· Fan Tufted Palm (Lady Palm) | Scientific Name: Rhapis flabelliformis

· Feather Palm | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltata

· Fiery Reed Orchid | Scientific Name: Epidendrum ibaguense

· Fig Leaf Gourd (Malabar Gourd) | Scientific Name: Cucurbita ficifolia

· Figleaf Palm (Formosa rice tree, Glossy-leaved paper plant, Big-leaf paper plant) | Scientific Name: Fatsia japonica

· Fingernail Plant | Scientific Name: Neoregelia spectabilis

· Fire Weed (Blooming Sally, Great Willow-Herb) | Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium

· Fish Tail Fern | Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum

· Flame African Violet (Flame violet, Red violet) | Scientific Name: Episcia reptans

· Flame of the Woods (Maui sunset) | Scientific Name: Ixora coccinea

· Flamingo Plant (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle Face) | Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

· Florida Butterfly Orchid (Butterfly orchid) | Scientific Name: Encyclia tampensis

· Florida Butterfly Orchid (Scarlet Orchid) | Scientific Name: Epidendrum tampense

· Fluffy Ruffles | Scientific Name: Nephrolepsis exalta |

· Forster Sentry Palm (Kentia palm) | Scientific Name: Howea forsteriana

· Fortunes Palm (Chusan palm) | Scientific Name: Trachycarpus fortunei

· Freckle Face (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Baby’s Tears) | Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

· Friendship Plant | Scientific Name: Pilea involucrata

· Garden Marigold (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom, Pot marigold) | Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis

· Garden Snapdragon | Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus

· Gerber Daisy (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Barberton Daisy) | Scientific Name: Gerbera jamesonii

· German Violet (Arabian gentian, Persian violet) | Scientific Name: Exacum affine

· Gherkins (Immature cucumbers) | Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

· Ghost Leafless Orchid (Leafless ghost orchid) | Scientific Name: Polyrrhiza lindenii

· Ghost Plant (Mother of pearl plant) | Scientific Name: Secum weinbergii

· Giant Aster | Scientific Name: Townsendia sericea

· Giant Holly Fern (Sword fern, Wester sword, imbricate sword fern) | Scientific Name: Ploystichum munitum

· Giant Touch-Me-Not (Buzzy Lizzie, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Giant White Inch Plant | Scientific Name: Albiflora

· Gibasis Geniculata (Tahitian bridal veil) | Scientific Name: Tradescantia multiflora

· Globe Thistle | Scientific Name: Echinops

· Gloxinia | Scientific Name: Sinningia speciosa

· Gold Bloom (Marigold, Mary Bud, Garden Marigold, Pot Marigold) | Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis

· Gold-Fish Plant (Candy Corn Plant) | Scientific Name: Hypocyrta nummularia |

· Golden Bells (Forsythia) | Scientific Name: Oleaceae |

· Golden Butterfly Palm (Areca Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm) | Scientific Name: Dypsis lutescens

· Golden Lace Orchid (Jewel Orchid) | Scientific Name: Haemaria discolor

· Golden Shower Orchid | Scientific Name: Oncidium sphacelatum

· Good Luck Palm (Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Grape Hyacinth | Scientific Name: Muscari armeniacum

· Grape Ivy (Venezuela treebine) | Scientific Name: Cissus rhombifolia

· Great Willow Herb (Blooming Sally, Fire Weed) | Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium

· Green Ripple Peperomia (Emerald Ripple Peperomia, Little Fantasy Peperpmia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata

· Greenbrier (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, cat brier) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Hagbrier (Hellfetter) | Scientific Name: Smilax hispida

· Hardy Baby Tears (Stonecrop) | Scientific Name: Sedum album

· Hardy Gloxinia | Scientific Name: Incarvillea

· Hare Fern (Rabbit's Foot Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Ball Fern) | Scientific Name: Davallia spp.

· Haworthia (Many cultivars) | Scientific Name: Haworthia species

· Haws (Pirliteiro) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· Haws Apple (Haws, Hawthorn) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· Hawthorn (Haws, Haws Apple) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· Hedgehog Gourd (Teasel Gourd) | Scientific Name: Cucumis dipsaceus

· Hellfetter (Hellfetter) | Scientific Name: Smilax hispida

· Hemlock Tree (Many varieties) | Scientific Name: Tsuga species

· Hen and Chickens Fern (King and queen fern, Spleenwort, Parsley fern) | Scientific Name: Asplenium bulbiferum

· Hens and Chickens (Chickens and Hens, Mother Hens and Chicks) | Scientific Name: Echeveria elegans

· Hindu Rope Plant | Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl'

· Holligold (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold Bloom, Pot Marigold, Garden Marigold) | Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis

· Holly Fern (Fishtail Fern) | Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum

· Hollyhock | Scientific Name: Althea rosea

· Honey Locust | Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos

· Honey Plant (Wax Plant) | Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa

· Honeydew Melon (Casaba Melon) | Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

· Honeysuckle Fuchsia | Scientific Name: Fuchsia triphylla

· Hookera pulchella (Wild Hyacinth, Blue-Dicks) | Scientific Name: Dichelostemma pulchellum

· Hubbard Squash | Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima var. hubbard

· Hypocyrta (Candy Corn Plant, Goldfish Plant) | Scientific Name: Hypocyrta nummularia |

· Ice Plant | Scientific Name: Lampranthus piquet

· Impatience Plant (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Irish Moss (Club Moss, Cushion Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana

· Iron Cross Begonia | Scientific Name: Begonia masoniana |

· Iron Tree (Maui Sunset, Flame of the Woods) | Scientific Name: Ixora coccinea

· Ivy Peperomia (Plantinum Peperomia, Silver leaf Peperomia, Ivy leaf Peperomia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia griseoargentea

· Jackson Brier | Scientific Name: Smilax lanceolata

· Jacob's Ladder (Carrion Flower) | Scientific Name: Smilax herbacea

· Japanese Aralia (Formosa rice tree, Glossy-leaved paper plant, Big-leaf paper plant) | Scientific Name: Fatsia japonica

· Japanese Holly Fern (Fishtail Fern, Holly Fern) | Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum

· Japanese Moss (Club Moss, Cushion Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss, Irish Moss) | Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana

· Japanese Pittosporum (Australian laurel, Mock orange) | Scientific Name: Pittosporum tobira

· Jasmine | Scientific Name: Jasminium species

· Jewel Orchid (Golden Lace Orchid) | Scientific Name: Haemaria discolor

· Joseph's Coat (Chicken Gizzard, Yellow Bloodleaf, Bloodleaf) | Scientific Name: Iresine herbstii

· Jungle Geranium | Scientific Name: Ixora javanica

· Kaempferia (Peacock Ginger) | Scientific Name: Kaempferia

· Kahali Ginger | Scientific Name: Hedychium gardnerianum |

· Kenilworth Ivy (Coliseum Ivy) | Scientific Name: Cymbalaria muralis

· Kentia Palm (Forster Senty Palm) | Scientific Name: Howea forsteriana

· Kenya Violet (Usambra violet) | Scientific Name: Santpaulia confusa

· Kharoub (Carob Tree, Sugar Pods, Locust Pods, Beans) | Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua |

· King Nut | Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa

· King and Queen Fern (Hen and Chickens Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley fern) | Scientific Name: Asplenium bulbiferum

· King of the Forest (Golden Jewel Orchid) | Scientific Name: Anoectuchilus setaceus

· Kuang-yen-pa-hsieh (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Cat Brier) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Lace Flower Vine (Chocolate Soldier) | Scientific Name: Episcia dianthiflora

· Lace Orchid | Scientific Name: Odontoglossum crispum

· Ladies Ear Drops | Scientific Name: Fuchsia

· Lady Lou (Flame Violet, Red Violet, Flame African Violet) | Scientific Name: Episcia reptans

· Lady Palm | Scientific Name: Rhapis flabelliformus

· Lady Slipper (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Impatience Plant) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Lagerstroemia Indica (Crepe/Crape Myrtle) | Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica

· Lance Pleomele | Scientific Name: Dracaena

· Laurel-Leaved Greenbrier (Blaspheme vine, Bamboo Vine) | Scientific Name: Smilax laurifolia

· Leather Peperomia | Scientific Name: Peperomia crassifolia |

· Leopard Lily | Scientific Name: Lachenalia lilacina

· Leopard Orchid (Tiger Orchid) | Scientific Name: Dendrobium gracilicaule

· Lesser Snapdragon | Scientific Name: Antirrhinum orontium

· Lily of the Valley Orchid | Scientific Name: Odontoglossum pulchellum

· Linden | Scientific Name: Tilia americana

· Lipstick Plant | Scientific Name: Aeschynanthus humilis

· Little Fantasy Peperomia (Green Ripple Peperomia, Emerald Ripple Peperomia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata

· Little Zebra Plant | Scientific Name: Haworthia subfasciata

· Living Rock Cactus (African living rock, Mimicry plant) | Scientific Name: Pleiospilos bolusii

· Living Stones (Kiawe, Mesquite) | Scientific Name: Lithops naureeniae

· Locust Pods (Carob Tree, Sugar Pods, Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua |

· Madagascar Jasmine (Wax Flower, Bride's Flower, Clustered Wax Flower) | Scientific Name: Stephanotis floribunda

· Magnolia Bush (Star Magnolia) | Scientific Name: Magnolia stellata

· Mahonia (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia aguifolium, Holly-leaved berry) | Scientific Name: Mahonia aquifolium

· Majesty Palm (Majestic Palm) | Scientific Name: Ravenea rivularis

· Malabar Gourd (Fig-leaf gourd) | Scientific Name: Cucurbita ficifolia

· Malaysian Dracaema (Song of India) | Scientific Name: Pleomele reflexa

· Manila Palm (Dwarf Royal Palm, Christmas Palm) | Scientific Name: Veitchia merrillii

· Mapleleaf Begonia | Scientific Name: Begonia cleopatra

· Maranta | Scientific Name: Calathea insignis

· Marbled Fingernail (Fingernail Plant) | Scientific Name: Neoregelia spectabilis

· Mariposa Lily (Sego Lily) | Scientific Name: Calochortus gunnisonii

· Maroon (Copper Rose) | Scientific Name: Echeveria multicaulis

· Maroon Chenille Plant (Blue Echeveria, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Wax Rosette, Plush Plant) | Scientific Name: Echeveria derenbergii

· Mary-Bud (Marigold, Garden Marigold, Gold bloom, Pot Marigold) | Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis

· Measles Plant (Polka Dot Plant, Flamingo Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle Face) | Scientific Name: Acantha

· Metallic Leaf Begonia | Scientific Name: Begonia metallica

· Metallic Peperomia | Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata

· Mexican Firecracker | Scientific Name: Echeveria Pulinata

· Mexican Rosettes | Scientific Name: Echevaria

· Mexican Snowballs | Scientific Name: Echevaria

· Miniature Date Palm (Pygmy Date Palm, Robellini Palm) | Scientific Name: Phoenix robellinii

· Miniature Fish Tail (Parlor Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Miniature Maranta | Scientific Name: Calathea micans

· Miniature Marble Plant | Scientific Name: Neoregelia spectabilis

· Mistletoe Cactus | Scientific Name: Rhipsalis cassutha

· Mockernut Hickory (Squarenut) | Scientific Name: Carya tomentosa

· Mosaic Plant (Jewel Plant, Siver Nerve, Nerve Plant, Silver Threads) | Scientific Name: Bertolonia mosaica

· Mosaic Vase | Scientific Name: Guzmania musaica

· Moss Agate (Flame Violet, Red Violet, Flame African Violet, Lady Lou) | Scientific Name: Episcia reptans

· Moss Campion (Bladder Campion, Cushion Pink, Dwarf Silene, Catchfly) | Scientific Name: Silene acaulis |

· Moss Fern (Club Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss, Cushion Moss) | Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana

· Moss Phlox | Scientific Name: Phlox subulata

· Mossy Campion (Bladder Campion, Cushion Pink, Dwarf Silene, Catchfly, Moss Campion) | Scientific Name: Silene acaulis

· Mother Fern (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern) | Scientific Name: Asplenium bulbiferum

· Mother Spleenwort (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern, Mother Fern) | Scientific Name: Asplenium bulbiferum

· Mother of Pearl (Ghost Plant) | Scientific Name: Secum weinbergii

· Mountain Camellia (Showy Camellia) | Scientific Name: Stewartia ovata

· Mountain Grape (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Name: Mahonia aquifolium

· Mulberry Bush Greenbrier | Scientific Name: Smilax sp.

· Mulberry Tree | Scientific Name: Morus sp.

· Musa Paradisiaca (Banana, Edible Banana, Plantain) | Scientific Name: Musa acuminata

· Muscari Armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth) | Scientific Name: Muscari armeniacum

· Muskmelon | Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

· Nasturtium | Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus

· Natal Plum | Scientific Name: Carissa grandiflora

· Neanthe Bella Palm (Neanthebella) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Nematanthus spp. (Candy Corn Plant) | Scientific Name: Hypocyrta nummularia

· Neoregelia (Crimson Cup, Marbled Fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble Plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Name: Neoregalia spp.

· Nerve Plant (Jewel Plant, Siver Nerve, Mosaic Plant, Silver Threads) | Scientific Name: Bertolonia mosaica

· Night Blooming Cereus (Queen of the Night, Pitaya, Honolulu Queen) | Scientific Name: Hylocereus undatus

· Old Man Cactus | Scientific Name: Cephalocereus senilis

· Old World Orchid (Cirrhopetalum) | Scientific Name: Bulbophyllum appendiculatum

· Orange Star | Scientific Name: Guzmania lingulata minor

· Oregon Grape (Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Name: Mahonia aquifolium

· Ossifragi Vase (Crimson Cup, Marbled Fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad, Neoregelia, Miniature Marble Plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Name: Neoregalia spp.

· Paddys Wig (Japanese moss, Peace-in-the-home, Corsican Carpet, Angel's Tears, Irish Moss, Mind-your-own-business, Pollyanna vine) | Scientific Name: Soleirolia soleirolii

· Painted Lady (Copper Rose) | Scientific Name: Echeveria multicaulis

· Pampas Grass | Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana

· Panamiga (Friendship Plant) | Scientific Name: Pilea involucrata

· Pansy Orchid | Scientific Name: Miltonia roezlii alba

· Paradise Palm (Kentia palm, Forster Senty Palm) | Scientific Name: Howea forsteriana

· Parlor Palm (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Good Luck Palm, Bamboo Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Parsley Fern (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Mother Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern) | Scientific Name: Asplenium bulbiferum

· Patient Lucy (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Buzzy Lizzie) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Patient Plant (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Tangerine Impatience, Buzzy Lizzie) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Peace Begonia | Scientific Name: Begonia rex 'peace'

· Peacock Plant (Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia) | Scientific Name: Kaempferia

· Pearl Plant | Scientific Name: Haworthia margaritifera

· Pearly Dots | Scientific Name: Haworthia margaritifera

· Peperomia Hederifolia (Plantinum Peperomia, Silver Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Peperomia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia griseoargentea

· Peperomia Peltfolia | Scientific Name: Peperomia peltifolia

· Peperomia Rotundifolia | Scientific Name: Peperomia rotundifolia

· Peperomia Sandersii | Scientific Name: Peperomia sandersii

· Pepper Face (Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

· Persian Violet (Arabian gentian, German Violet) | Scientific Name: Exacum affine

· Petunia | Scientific Name: Petunia species

· Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid, Moon Orchid) | Scientific Name: Phalaenopsis sp.

· Pheasant Plant (Zebra Plant) | Scientific Name: Cryptanthus zonatus

· Piggy Back Plant (Pick-a-back plant, Mother of Thousands, Curiosity plant) | Scientific Name: Tolmeia menziesii

· Pignut Hickory | Scientific Name: Carya glabra

· Pilea Microphylla (Artillery Plant) | Scientific Name: Pilea microphylla

· Pilea Mucosa (Artillery Plant) | Scientific Name: Pilea microphylla

· Pincushion Flower | Scientific Name: Leucospermum incisum

· Pink Brocade | Scientific Name: Episcia cultivar

· Pink Pearl | Scientific Name: Begonia semperflorens cultivar

· Pink Splash (Flamingo Plant, Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle Face) | Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

· Pink Starlite (Starfish Plant, Green Earth Star, Vary-Leaf Star, Earth Star) | Scientific Name: Cryptanthus bivattus minor

· Pirliteiro (Haws) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· Pitaya (Queen of the Night, Night Blooming Cereus, Honolulu Queen) | Scientific Name: Hylocereus undatus

· Plantanus Occidentalis (oriental plane) | Scientific Name: Plantanus occidentalis

· Platinum Peperomia (Ivy Peperomia, Silver Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Leaf Peperomia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia griseoargentea

· Platycerium Alicicorne (common staghorn fern) | Scientific Name: Platycerium alicicorne

· Plumbago Larpentiae | Scientific Name: Ceratostigma larpentiae

· Plush Plant | Scientific Name: Echeveria pulvoliver

· Poison Ivy (poison oak, poison sumac) | Scientific Name: Toxicodendron species

· Poison Oak (Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac) | Scientific Name: Toxicodendron species

· Poison Sumac (Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak) | Scientific Name: Toxicodendron species

· Polka Dot Plant (Flamingo Plant, Pink Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle Face) | Scientific Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya

· Polystichum Falcatum (Fishtail Fern) | Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum

· Pony Tail (Elephant-Foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant, Bottle Palm) | Scientific Name: Beaucarnea recurvata

· Porcelain Flower (Hindu Rope Plant) | Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl'

· Pot Marigold (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom) | Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis

· Prairie Lily (giant rain lily, hill country rain lily) | Scientific Name: Zephyranthes drummondii

· Prairie Snowball (sand verbena, wild lantana) | Scientific Name: Abronia fragrans |

· Prayer Plant (Maranta) | Scientific Name: Calathea insignis

· Prickly Bottlebrush (Bottlebrush, Weeping Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Name: Callistemon species

· Prostrate Coleus | Scientific Name: Plectranthus oetendahlii

· Pupleosier Willow | Scientific Name: Salix purpurea

· Purple Baby Tears (fairy elephant's feet) | Scientific Name: Frithia pulchra

· Purple Passion Vine (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Velvet Plant) | Scientific Name: Gynura aurantica

· Purple Velvet Plant (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Passion Vine) | Scientific Name: Gynura aurantica

· Purple Waffle Plant (waffle plant) | Scientific Name: Hemigraphis exotica

· Queencup (Bride's Bonnet) | Scientific Name: Clintonia uniflora

· Queens Spiderwort | Scientific Name: Dichorisandra reginae

· Queensland Arrowroot (Achira, Canna, Arrowroot) | Scientific Name: Canna edulis

· Rabbits Foot Fern (Hare Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Ball Fern) | Scientific Name: Davallia spp.

· Rainbow Orchid | Scientific Name: Epidendrum prismatocarpum

· Red African Violet (Flame African Violet) | Scientific Name: Episcia reptans

· Red Berried Greenbrier (red-berried-bamboo) | Scientific Name: Smilax walteria

· Red Edge Peperomia | Scientific Name: Peperomia clusiifolia

· Red Hawthorne (Haws, Pirliteiro) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· Red Palm Lily (red frutied palm lily) | Scientific Name: Cordyline rubra

· Red Veined Prayer (Maranta, Prayer Plant) | Scientific Name: Calathea insignis

· Reed Palm (Bamboo palm, Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck Palm) | Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

· Resurrection Lily (Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia) | Scientific Name: Kaempferia

· Rex Begonia | Scientific Name: Begonia rex

· Rhynchophorum (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Peperomia obtusifolia

· Ribbon Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) (anthericum, walking anthericum, spider ivy, spider plant) | Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum

· Roosevelt Fern (Bold Sword Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Rose | Scientific Name: Rosa Species

· Russian Olive (Autumn Olive, Silverberry) | Scientific Name: elaeagnus species

· Saffron Spike Zebra | Scientific Name: Aphelandra squarrosa |

· Saint Bernards Lily | Scientific Name: Anthericum liliago

· Sand Lily (mountain lily, star lily) | Scientific Name: Leucocrinum montanum

· Sand Verbena (Prairie Snowball, Wild Lantana) | Scientific Name: Abronia fragrans |

· Satin Pellionia | Scientific Name: Pellonia pulchra

· Sawbrier (Wild Sasparilla) | Scientific Name: Smilax glauca

· Scabious (Pincushion Flower) | Scientific Name: Leucospermum incisum

· Scarborough Lily | Scientific Name: Vallota speciosa

· Scarlet Orchid (Florida Butterfly Orchid) | Scientific Name: Epidendrum tampens

· Scarlet Sage (Texas Sage) | Scientific Name: Salvia coccinea

· Sego Lily (Mariposa Lily) | Scientific Name: Calochortus gunnisonii

· Shagbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Big Shagbark Hickory) | Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa

· Shan Ku'ei-lai (Cat Brier, China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Shellbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Name: Carya laciniosa

· Shrimp Cactus | Scientific Name: Schlumbergera russelliana

· Silver Bell (opossum wood, snowbell tree, shittimwood) | Scientific Name: Halesia carolina

· Silver Berry (Autumn Olive, Russian Olive) | Scientific Name: elaeagnus species

· Silver Heart | Scientific Name: Peperomia caperata

· Silver Pink Vine | Scientific Name: Hoya pubicalyx

· Silver Star (Cape Marigold) | Scientific Name: Cryptanthus lacerdae

· Silver Table Fern | Scientific Name: Pteris sp.

· Slender Deutzia | Scientific Name: Deutzia gracilis

· Small Fruited Hickory | Scientific Name: Carya glabra |

· Smilax Tamnoides Vas (Hellfetter, Hagbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax hispida

· Speckled Wood Lily | Scientific Name: Clintonia umbelluata

· Spice Orchid | Scientific Name: Epidendrum atropurpeum

· Spice Orchid (Fiery Reed Orchid) | Scientific Name: Epidendrum ibaguense

· Spider Flower | Scientific Name: Cleome hasserlana

· Spider Ivy (Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum

· Spider Plant (Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum

· Star Jasmine | Scientific Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides

· Star Lily (Mountain Lily, Sand Lily) | Scientific Name: Leucocrinum montanum

· Star Plant (Starfish Plant, Green Earth Star, Vary-Leaf Star, Pink Starlite) | Scientific Name: Cryptanthus bivattus minor

· Strawberry (wild strawberry) | Scientific Name: Fragaria |

· Striped Blushing (Crimson Cup, Marbled Fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad, Neoregelia, Miniature Marble Plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Name: Neoregalia spp.

· Sugar Pods (Carob Tree, Locust Pods, Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua |

· Sulfur Flower (Umbrella Plant, Wild Buckweat) | Scientific Name: Eriogonium umbellatum

· Summer Hyacinth | Scientific Name: Galtonia

· Sunflower (swamp sunflower) | Scientific Name: helianthus angustifolius

· Swamp Sunflower (Sunflower) | Scientific Name: helianthus angustifolius

· Swedish Ivy (Creeping Charlie) | Scientific Name: Plectranthus australis L

· Sweetheart Hoya (wax hearts, valentine hoya) | Scientific Name: Hoya kerrii

· Sword Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Roosevelt Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Tahitian Bridal Veil (Gibasis Geniculata) | Scientific Name: tradescantia multiflora

· Tailed Orchid | Scientific Name: Masdevallia

· Tall Feather Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Sword Fern, Roosevelt Fern) biserrata

· Tall Mahonia (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Name: Mahonia aquifolium

· Tangerine Impatience (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Impatience Plant, Lady Slipper) | Scientific Name: Impatiens spp.

· Teasel Gourd (Hedgehog Gourd) | Scientific Name: Cucumis dipsaceus

· Texas Sage (Scarlet Sage) | Scientific Name: Salvia coccinea

· Thea Japonica (Common Camellia, Peony Camellia) | Scientific Name: Thea japonica

· Thimble Cactus | Scientific Name: Mammillaria fragilis

· Thorn Apple (Weisdornbluten, Blackthorn, Black Hawthorn, Thorn Plum, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, May Bush, Oxyacantha, Haw Apple, Black Haw, Aubepine) | Scientific Name: Crataegus douglasii

· Ti hu-ling (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Cat Brier, Kuang-yen-pa-hsieh) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Tickseed (coreopsis) | Scientific Name: Coreopsis californica

· Tiger Orchid (Golden Lace Orchid, Jewel Orchid) | Scientific Name: Haemaria discolor

· Toad Spotted Cactus | Scientific Name: Stapelia variegata |

· Torch Lily (red hot poker, poker plant) | Scientific Name: Kniphofia

· Tous-les-mois (Achira, Canna, Arrowroot) | Scientific Name: Canna edulis

· Trailing Peperomia | Scientific Name: Peperomia prostata

· Tree Cactus | Scientific Name: Opuntia species

· Tree Gloxinia | Scientific Name: Kohleria lindeniana

· Tropical Moss (Cushion Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana

· True Cantaloupe (cantaloupe) | Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

· Tu Fu-Ling (Cat Brier, China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Name: Smilax glabra

· Tulip Poplar (tulip tree) | Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera |

· Turban Squash | Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima cv turbaniformis |

· Umbrella Plant (Sulfur Flower, Wild Buckweat) | Scientific Name: Eriogonium umbellatum

· Urbinia Agavoides (Hens and Chickens, Mother Hens and Chicks, Chickens and Hens) | Scientific Name: Echeveria elegans

· Usambara Violet (Kenya Violet) | Scientific Name: Santpaulia confusa

· Variegated Laurel (speedy henry) | Scientific Name: Tradescantia flumeninsis

· Variegated Wandering Jew (speedy henry, wandering jew) | Scientific Name: Tradescantia flumeninsis

· Variegated Wax Plant | Scientific Name: Echeveria sp. |

· Velvet Plant (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Velvet Plant, Purple Passion Vine) | Scientific Name: Gynura aurantica

· Venus Fly Trap | Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula

· Verona Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Lace Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Verona Lace Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Vining Peperomia | Scientific Name: Peperomia serpens variegata

· Violet Slipper Gloxinia (bright eyes) | Scientific Name: Sinningia speciosa

· Waffle Plant (Purple Waffle Plant) | Scientific Name: Hemigraphis exotica

· Walking Anthericum (Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum

· Wandering Jew (Speedy Henry, Variegated Wandering Jew) | Scientific Name: Tradescantia flumeninsis

· Washington Hawthorn (Haws, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· Water Hickory | Scientific Name: Carya aquatica

· Watermelon Begonia | Scientific Name: Peperomia argyreia

· Watermelon Peperomia (Watermelon Begonia) | Scientific Name: Peperomia argyreia

· Watermelon Pilea (Watermelon Plant, Aluminum Plant) | Scientific Name: Pilea cadieri

· Wax Plant (Hindu Rope Plant, Porcelain Flower) | Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl'

· Wax Rosette (Maroon Chenille Plant, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Blue Echeveria, Plush Plant) | Scientific Name: Echeveria derenbergii

· Weeping Bottlebrush (Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Name: Callistemon species

· Weeping Sargent Hemlock (Many varieties) | Scientific Name: Tsuga species

· Weisdornbluten (Haws, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, Washington Hawthorn) | Scientific Name: Crataegus species

· West Indian Gherkin (Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, Burr Gourd) | Scientific Name: Cucumis anguria

· Western Sword (Sword Fern, Giant Holly Fern, Imbricate Sword Fern) | Scientific Name: Ploystichum munitum

· White Edged Swedish Ivy (Creeping Charlie, Swedish Ivy) | Scientific Name: Plectranthus australis

· White Ginger (Butterfly Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily) | Scientific Name: Hedychium coronarium |

· White Heart Hickory | Scientific Name: Carya tomentosa

· Whitman Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Fern, Verona Lace Fern) | Scientific Name: Nephrolepis biserrata

· Wild Buckwheat (Sulfur Flower, Umbrella Plant) | Scientific Name: Eriogonium umbellatum

· Wild Hyacinth (Blue Dicks) | Scientific Name: Dichelostemma pulchellum

· Wild Lantana (Sand Verbena, Prairie Snowball) | Scientific Name: Abronia fragrans

· Wild Sasparilla (Sawbrier) | Scientific Name: Smilax glauca

· Wild Strawberry (Strawberry) | Scientific Name: Fragaria

· Willow Herb (Blooming Sally, Fire Weed) | Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium

· Windmill Palm (Chusan Palm) | Scientific Name: Trachycarpus fortunei

· Winter Cattleya (Christmas Orchid) | Scientific Name: Cattleya trianaei

· Withered Snapdragon | Scientific Name: Anthirrhinum multiflorum

· Woolflower | Scientific Name: Celosia cristata

· Yellow Bloodleaf (Chicken Gizzard, Bloodleaf, Joseph's Coat) | Scientific Name: Iresine herbstii

· Yellow Palm (Golden Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm) | Scientific Name: Dypsis lutescens

· Yellow-Flowered Gourd | Scientific Name: Cucurbita species

· Yerba Linda | Scientific Name: Peperomia rotundifolia

· Zebra Haworthia | Scientific Name: Haworthia fasciata

· Zinnia | Scientific Name: Zinnia species |

· Zucchini Squash | Scientific Name: Cucurbia pepo cv zucchini

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Plants Toxic to Cats

2012-03-10T16:09:00.005-08:00

It's always fun to decorate your home with beautiful pants. there are many health advantages to having fresh greenery in your home. On the other hand, many plants can be toxic to your cats.

The following is a partial list of the many plants that will cause your cat physical distress up to and including death. Choose wisely. when in doubt - check the internet for your specific plant by scientific as well as popular name, just to be sure

· Adam-and-Eve (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum

· African Wonder Tree | Scientific Name: Ricinus communis

· Alocasia (Elephant's Ear) | Scientific Name: Alocasia spp.

· Aloe | Scientific Name: Aloe vera

· Amaryllis (Many, including: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady) | Scientific Name: Amaryllis sp.

· Ambrosia Mexicana (Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium) | Scientific Name: Chenopodium botrys

· American Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet) | Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens

· American Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

· American Mandrake (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum

· American Yew | Scientific Name: Taxus canidensus

· Andromeda Japonica (Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush) | Scientific Name: Pieris japonica

· Angelica Tree (Hercules' Club, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa

· Apple (Includes crabapples) | Scientific Name: Malus sylvestrus

· Apricot (Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry) | Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca

· Arrow-Head Vine (Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum

· Arum (Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum

· Arum Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla) | Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

· Asian Lily (Asiatic Lily) | Scientific Name: Lilium asiatica

· Asparagus Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri

· Australian Ivy Palm (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) | Scientific Name: Brassaia actinophylla

· Australian Pine (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) | Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla

· Autumn Crocus (Meadow Saffron) | Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale

· Avocado (Alligator Pear) | Scientific Name: Persea americana |

· Azalea (Rosebay, Rhododendron) | Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp

· Baby Doll Ti Plant (Ti-Plant, Good-Luck Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant) | Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis

· Baby’s Breath (Maidens Breath) | Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans

· Barbados Aloe (Medicine Plant, True Aloe) | Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensi

· Barbados Lily (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp.

· Barbados Pride (Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima

· Barbados Pride 2 (Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Brazilwood) | Scientific Name: Poinciana gilliesii

· Bead Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach

· Begonia (Over 1,000 species and 10,000 hybrids) | Scientific Name: Begonia spp

· Bergamot Orange (Bergamot, Citrus bergamia) | Scientific Name: Citrus Aurantium

· Bird of Paradise (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Name: Caesalpinia gilliesii

· Bird of Paradise Flower (Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower) | Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae

· Bird's Tongue Flower (Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower) | Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae

· Bishop’s Weed (Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne's Lace) | Scientific Name: Ammi majus

· Bitter Root (Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium

· Black Calla (Solomon's Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum

· Black Laurel (Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel) | Scientific Name: Leucothoe davisiae

· Black Nightshade (Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum nigrum

· Bobbins (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum

· Boxwood | Scientific Name: Buxus sp.

· Branching Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix

· Brazilwood (Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Barbados Pride) | Scientific Name: Poinciana gilliesii

· Bread and Butter Plant (Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus

· Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species

· Buckeye (Horse Chestnut) | Scientific Name: Aesculus spp

· Buckwheat | Scientific Name: Fagopyrum species

· Buddhist Pine (Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus) | Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla

· Burning Bush (Wahoo, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea

· Buttercup (Butter Cress, Figwort) | Scientific Name: Ranunculus sp.

· Caladium (Malanga, Elephant's Ears, Stoplight, Seagull, Mother-in-law Plant, Pink Cloud, Texas Wonder, Angel-Wings, Exposition, Candidum, Fancy-leaved Caladium) | Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum |

· Calamondin Orange | Scientific Name: Citrus mitis

· California Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix

· Calla Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

· Cape Jasmine (Gardenia) | Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides

· Cardboard Palm (cycads and zamias) | Scientific Name: Zamia furfuracea

· Cardinal Flower (Lobelia, Indian Pink) | Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis

· Carnation (Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllu

· Castor Bean Plant (Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean) | Scientific Name: Ricinus communis

· Ceriman (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa

· Chamomile (Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed) | Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis

· Chandelier Plant (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tubiflora

· Charming Dieffenbachia | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena

· Cherry | Scientific Name: Prunus species

· Chinaberry Tree (Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach

· Chinese Evergreen | Scientific Name: Aglaonema modestrum

· Chinese Jade (Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Name: Crassula arborescens

· Christmas Rose (Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger

· Chrysanthemum (Daisy, Mum; many varieties) | Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.

· Clematis (Virgin’s Bower, Leatherflower) | Scientific Name: Clematis sp.

· Climbing Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, American Bittersweet) | Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens

· Climbing Lily (Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba

· Climbing Nightshade (European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devil's Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed) | Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara

· Clivia Lily (Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, Klivia) | Scientific Name: Clivia sp

· Coffee Tree (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia) | Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei

· Coleus (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus

· Common Privet (Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf) | Scientific Name: Ligustrum vulgare

· Coontie Palm (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Name: Zamia pumila

· Cordatum (Fiddle-Leaf, Horsehead Philodendron, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron oxycardium

· Corn Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans

· Cornstalk Plant (Corn Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans

· Cow parsnip (Giant Hogweed) | Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum

· Cowbane (Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip) | Scientific Name: Cicuta species

· Cuckoo-pint (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum

· Cutleaf Philodendron (Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa

· Cycads (Sago Palm, Fern Palm) | Scientific Name: Cycas and Zamia species

· Cyclamen (Sowbread) | Scientific Name: Cyclamen spp

· Daffodil (Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Name: Narcissus spp

· Dahlia (Many varieties) | Scientific Name: Dahlia species

· Daisy (Chrysanthemum, Mum) | Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum species

· Day Lilies (many varieties) | Scientific Name: Hemerocallis spp.

· Deadly Nightshade (Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum spp

· Desert Azalea (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

· Desert Rose (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

· Devil's Backbone (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tubiflora

· Devils Ivy (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum

· Dieffenbachia (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection) | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia

· Dock (Sorrel) | Scientific Name: Rumex sp.

· Dog Daisy (Dog Fennel) | Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium

· Dog Hobble (Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Black Laurel) | Scientific Name: Leucothoe sp.

· Dogbane Hemp (Bitterroot, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Name: Apocynum

· Dracaena (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Name: Dracaena spp.

· Dumbcane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia

· Dwarf Poinciana (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower) | Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima

· Easter Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium longiflorum

· Easter Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger

· Eastern Star | Scientific Name: Dianthus

· Elephant Ears (Caladium, Taro, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum

· Elephant Ears (Caladium, Malanga) | Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta

· Emerald Feather (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus

· English Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium

· English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix

· English Yew (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus baccata

· Eucalyptus (Many cultivars) | Scientific Name: Eucalyptus species

· European Bittersweet (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum dulcamara

· European Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly, English Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium

· Everlasting Pea (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea) | Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius

· Exotica (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena

· False Bittersweet (American Bittersweet) | Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens

· False Queen Anne’s Lace (Bishop's Weed, Greater Ammi) | Scientific Name: Ammi majus

· Feather Geranium (Jerusalem Oak, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Name: Ambrosia mexicana

· Fern Palm (Sago Palm, Cycads) | Scientific Name: Cycas species

· Fetter Bush (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel) | Scientific Name: Leucothoe sp.

· Fetterbush (Staggerberry, Maleberry) | Scientific Name: Lyonia sp.

· Fiddle-Leaf (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Fig (Weeping Fig, Indian Rubber Plant) | Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina

· Figwort (Buttercup, Butter Cress, Burwort, Crowfoot burwort) | Scientific Name: Ranunculus acris

· Fire Lily (Amaryllis, Barbados Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp.

· Flag (Iris, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Name: Iris species

· Flamingo Flower (Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Name: Anthurium scherzeranum

· Fleabane (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus

· Florida Beauty (Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena) | Scientific Name: Dracaena surculosa

· Florist's Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

· Foxglove | Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea

· Franciscan Rain Tree (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species

· Garden Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

· Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinth) | Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis

· Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) | Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides

· Garlic (Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole) | Scientific Name: Allium sativum

· Geranium (Many cultivars) | Scientific Name: Pelargonium species

· Geranium-Leaf Aralia (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei

· Giant Dracaena (Palm Lily, Grass Palm) | Scientific Name: Cordyline australis

· Giant Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena

· Giant Hogweed (Cow Parsnip) | Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum

· Glacier Ivy (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix

· Gladiola (Many cultivars) | Scientific Name: Gladiolus species

· Gloriosa Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba

· Gold Dieffenbachia | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia picta

· Gold Dust Dracaena (Florida Beauty) | Scientific Name: Dracaena surculosa

· Golden Birds Nest (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

· Golden Pothos (Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum

· Golden Ragwort (Ragwort) | Scientific Name: Senecio species

· Good Luck Plant (Shamrock Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Name: Oxalis spp.

· Grapefruit | Scientific Name: Citrus paradisii

· Grass Palm (Giant Dracaena, Palm Lily) | Scientific Name: Cordyline australis

· Greater Ammi (Bishop's Weed, False Queen Anne's Lace) | Scientific Name: Ammi majus

· Green Gold Naphthysis (Nephthytis, Arrow-Head Vine) | Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum

· Ground Apple (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis

· Groundsel (Ragwort, Senecio) | Scientific Name: Senecio species

· Hahn's Self Branching English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix

· Hashish (Marijuana, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa

· Hawaiian Ti (Snake Plant, Giant Dracaena) | Scientific Name: Giant Dracaena

· Heartleaf Philodendron (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Fiddle-Leaf, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Heavenly Bamboo (Sacred Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Name: Nandina domestica

· Hellebore (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger

· Hercules' Club (Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Name: Aralia spinosa

· Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) | Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus

· Hills of Snow (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Seven Bark) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens

· Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

· Horse Chestnut (Buckeye) | Scientific Name: Aesculus glabra

· Horsehead Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Horseweed (Showy Daisy, Fleabane, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus

· Hortensia (Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens

· Hosta (Plantain Lily, Funkia) | Scientific Name: Hosta plataginea

· House Pine (Australian Pine, Norfolk Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) | Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla

· Hurricane Plant (Cutleaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa

· Hyacinth | Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis

· Hydrangea (Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens

· Impala Lily (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Desert Azalea, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

· Indian Apple (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum

· Indian Borage (Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus

· Indian Hemp (Marijuana, Hashish) | Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa

· Indian Hemp (Dogbane Hemp, Bitter Root) | Scientific Name: Apocynum androsaemifolium

· Indian Pink (Lobelia, Cardinal Flower) | Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis

· Indian Rubber Plant (Fig, Weeping Fig) | Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina

· Inkberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

· Iris (Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Name: Iris species

· Ivy Arum (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Devil's Ivy) | Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum

· Jack-in-the-pulpit (Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil's dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root) | Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum

· Jade Plant (Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese rubber plant) | Scientific Name: Crassula argentea

· Japanese Show Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium speciosum

· Japanese Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus sp.

· Jerusalem Cherry (Natal cherry, Winter cherry) | Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum

· Jerusalem Oak (Feather Geranium, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Name: Ambrosia mexicana

· Jonquil (Daffodil, Narcissus, Paper White) | Scientific Name: Narcissus jonquilla

· Kaffir Lily (Clivia Lily) | Scientific Name: Clivia minata

· Kalanchoe (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Name: Kalanchoe spp

· Kiss-me-quick (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species

· Klamath Weed (St. John's Wort) | Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum

· Kudu Lily (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Desert Rose) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

· Lace Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Asparagus Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri

· Lacy Tree Philodendron | Scientific Name: Philodendron selloum

· Lady-of-the-night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species

· Lantana (Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage) | Scientific Name: Lantana camara

· Larkspur | Scientific Name: Delphinium species

· Laurel (Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush) | Scientific Name: Kalmia latifolia

· Leatherflower (Clematis, Virgin's Bower) | Scientific Name: Clematis sp.

· Leek (Elephant Garlic) | Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum

· Lemon | Scientific Name: Citrus limonia

· Lenten Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Name: Helleborus niger

· Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium species

· Lily of the Palace (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Barbados Lily, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp.

· Lily of the Valley | Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis

· Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (Andromeda Japonica, Pieris) | Scientific Name: Pieris japonica

· Lime | Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia

· Lobelia (Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink) | Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis

· Locust | Scientific Name: Robinia species

· Lord-and-Ladies (Arum, Wake Robin, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum

· Madagascar Dragon Tree | Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata

· Maidens Breath (Baby's Breath) | Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans

· Malanga (Caladium, Elephant's Ears) | Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta

· Maleberry (Staggerbush, Fetterbush) | Scientific Name: Lyonia sp

· Marble Queen (Golden Pothos) | Scientific Name: Scindapsus aureus

· Marijuana (Indian Hemp, Hashish) | Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa

· Mauna Loa Peace Lily (Peace Lily) | Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum

· Mayapple (Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum

· Mayweed (Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula

· Meadow Saffron (Autumn Crocus) | Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale

· Medicine Plant (Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe)

· Mexican Breadfruit (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa

· Milfoil (Yarrow) | Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium

· Milkweed | Scientific Name: Asclepias species

· Mistletoe "American" (American Mistletoe) | Scientific Name: Phoradendron flavescens

· Mock Azalea (Desert Rose, Desert Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

· Mole Bean Plant | Scientific Name: Ricinus communis

· Morning Glory | Scientific Name: Ipomoea sp

· Morning-Noon-and-Night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species

· Moss Rose (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

· Mother of Millions (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant) | Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tubiflora

· Mother-In-Law Plant (Mother of Millions, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant) | Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tubiflora

· Mother-in-Law | Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa

· Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Snake Plant, Golden Bird's Nest, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

· Mum (Chrysanthemum, Daisy) | Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.

· Naked Lady | Scientific Name: Amaryllis belladonna L.

· Nandina (Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo) | Scientific Name: Nandina domestica

· Narcissus (Daffodil, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Name: Narcissus spp

· Needlepoint Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix

· Nephthytis (Arrow-Head Vine, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum

· Nicotiana (Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca

· Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade) | Scientific Name: Solanum spp |

· Norfolk Island Pine (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Australian Pine) | Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla

· Octopus Tree (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Starleaf) | Scientific Name: Schefflera or Brassia actinoplylla

· Oilcloth Flower (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Name: Anthurium scherzeranum

· Oleander (Rose-Bay) | Scientific Name: Nerium oleander

· Onion | Scientific Name: Allium cepa

· Orange | Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis

· Orange Day Lily | Scientific Name: Hemerocallis graminea

· Oregon Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Inkberry, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

· Ornamental Pepper (Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum

· Pacific Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia

· Painter's Pallette (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Name: Anthurium scherzeranum

· Palm Lily (Giant Dracaena, Grass palm) | Scientific Name: Cordyline australis

· Panda Plant (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf , Fiddle-leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Paper White (Daffodil, Jonquil, Narcissus) | Scientific Name: Narcissus spp

· Paraguayan Jasmine (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick , Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species |

· Peace Lily (Mauna Loa Peace Lily) | Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum

· Peach (Plum, Apricot, Cherry) | Scientific Name: Prunus species

· Peacock Flower (Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima

· Pencil Cactus (Crown of Thorns) | Scientific Name: Euphorbia milii

· Peony | Scientific Name: Paeonis officinalis

· Perennial Pea (Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius

· Periwinkle (Running Myrtle. Vinca) | Scientific Name: Vinca rosea

· Philodendron Pertusum | Scientific Name: Philodendron spp

· Pie Plant (Rhubarb) | Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium

· Pieris (Lily-of-the-Valley Bush, Andromeda Japonica, Fetterbush) | Scientific Name: Pieris japonica

· Pig Lily (Calla Lily, Arum Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla) | Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

· Pigtail Plant (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Painter's Pallet, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Name: Anthurium scherzeranum

· Pinks (Carnation, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

· Plantain Lily (Hosta) | Scientific Name: Hosta plantaginea

· Plum (similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry) | Scientific Name: Prunus species

· Plumosa Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Asparagus Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri

· Poinciana (Peacock Flower, Bird of Paradise, Barbados Pride, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Name: Poinciana gilliesii

· Poinsettia | Scientific Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima

· Poison Daisy (Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula

· Poison Hemlock (Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Winter Fern, California Fern, Nebraska Fern, Deadly Hemlock) | Scientific Name: Conium maculatum |

· Poison Parsnip (water hemlock, cowbane) | Scientific Name: Cicuta maculata

· Portulaca (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea |

· Pothos (Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum

· Prayer Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant) | Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius

· Precatory Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant, Prayer Bean) | Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius

· Pride-of-India (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Bead Tree, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach

· Primrose | Scientific Name: Primula vulgaris

· Privet (amur, wax-leaf, common privet) | Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum

· Purslane (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Portulaca, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

· Racemose asparagus (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Asparagus Fern, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri

· Ragwort (Golden Ragwort, Tansy) | Scientific Name: Senecio species

· Ranger's Button (White Heads) | Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum

· Red Emerald (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Red Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium umbellatum

· Red Princess (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Emerald, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Red-Marginated Dracaena (straight-marginated dracaena) | Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata e

· Rhododendron (Rosebay, Azalea) | Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp

· Rhubarb (Pie Plant) | Scientific Name: Rheum rhabarbarium

· Ribbon Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree) | Scientific Name: Dracaena spp.

· Ridderstjerne (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Barbados Lily) | Scientific Name: Hippeastrum spp.

· Rock Moss (Wild Portulaca, Moss Rose, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

· Roman Chamomile (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Ground Apple) | Scientific Name: Anthemis nobilis

· Rose of China (Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon) | Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus

· Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus, Rose of China) | Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus

· Rosebay (Rhododendron, Azalea) | Scientific Name: Rhododendron spp

· Rubrum Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium speciosum cultivar

· Running Myrtle (Periwinkle, Vinca) | Scientific Name: Vinca rosea

· Sabi Star (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Desert Rose, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

· Sacred Bamboo (Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Name: Nandina domestica

· Saddle Leaf (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Fiddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Sago Palm (Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta, zamia species

· Satin Pothos (Silk Pothos) | Scientific Name: Scindapsus pictus

· Schefflera (Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) | Scientific Name: Schefflera

· Seaside Daisy (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus

· Seven Bark (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Hills of Snow) | Scientific Name: Hydrangea arborescens

· Shamrock Plant (Good Luck Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Name: Oxalis spp.

· Shatavari (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri

· Showy Daisy (Seaside Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus

· Silver Dollar (Silver Jade Plant, Chinese Jade) | Scientific Name: Crassula arborescen

· Silver Jade Plant (Chinese Jade, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Name: Crassula arborescens

· Skunk Cabbage (Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage) | Scientific Name: Symplocarpus foetidus

· Snake Lilly (Iris, Flag, Water Flag) | Scientific Name: Iris species

· Snake Plant (Golden Bird's Nest, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

· Solomon’s Lily (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum

· Sowbread (Cyclamen) | Scientific Name: Cyclamen spp

· Spanish Thyme (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Coleus, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Name: Coleus ampoinicus

· Spindle Tree (Wahoo, Burning Bush) | Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpurea

· Split Leaf Philodendron (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Fiddle-Leaf, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Name: Philodendron bipennifolium

· Spotted Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena

· Sprengeri Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri

· Spring Parsley | Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum

· St. John’s Wort (Klamath Weed) | Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum

· Staggerbush (Fetterbush, Maleberry) | Scientific Name: Lyonia sp.

· Starch Root (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Wake Robin, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatumae

· Stargazer Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium orientalis

· Starleaf (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Australian Ivy Palm) | Scientific Name: Brassaia actinophylla

· Stinking Chamomile (Mayweed, Poison Daisy) | Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula

· Straight-Margined Dracaena (red-margined dracaena) | Scientific Name: Dracaena marginata

· Striped Dracaena (warneckii, janet craig plant) | Scientific Name: Dracaena deremensis

· Superb Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Gloriosa Lily) | Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba

· Sweet Pea (Perennial Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Name: Lathyrus latifolius

· Sweet Potato Vine (Sweet potato) | Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas

· Sweet William (Carnation, Wild Carnation, Pinks) | Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

· Sweetheart Ivy (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Branching Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Name: Hedera helix |

· Swiss Cheese Plant (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa

· Tail Flower (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Name: Anthurium scherzeranum |

· Taro (Caladium, Elephant Ears, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum

· Taro (Caladium, Elephant's Ears, Malanga) | Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta

· Taro Vine (Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Devil's Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum

· Texas Umbrella Tree (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Bead Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Name: Melia azedarach

· Ti-Plant (Baby Doll Ti Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant) | Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis

· Tiger Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium tigrinum

· Tobacco (Tree Tobacco, Nicotiana, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca

· Tomato Plant | Scientific Name: Lycopersicon spp

· Tree Philodendron | Scientific Name: Philodendron selloum

· Tree Tobacco (Nicotania, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Name: Nicotiana glauca

· Tropic Snow (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia amoena

· True Aloe (Medicine Plant, Aloe, Barbados Aloe) | Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis

· Trumpet Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Arum Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

· Tulip | Scientific Name: Tulipa species

· Umbrella Leaf (Indian Apple Root, American Mandrake, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum

· Umbrella Tree (Schefflera, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) | Scientific Name: Brassaia actinophylla

· Variable Dieffenbachia | Scientific Name: Dieffenbachia picta

· Variegated Philodendron | Scientific Name: Scindapsus, Philodendron spp

· Vinca (Periwinkle, Running Myrtle) | Scientific Name: Vinca rosea

· Virgin's Bower (Clematis, Leatherflower) | Scientific Name: Clematis sp.

· Wahoo (Burning Bush, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Name: Euonymus occidentalis

· Wake Robin (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Name: Arum maculatum |

· Warneckei Dracaena (Striped Dracaena, Janet Craig Plant) | Scientific Name: Dracaena deremensis

· Water Flag (Iris, Snake Lily, Flag) | Scientific Name: Iris species

· Water Hemlock (cowbane, poison parsnip) | Scientific Name: Cicuta maculata

· Water Hyacinth | Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes

· Wax-Leaf (privet, amur, common privet) | Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum

· Weeping Fig (fig, indian rubber plant) | Scientific Name: Ficus sp

· Western Yew (English Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus brevifolia

· White Heads (Ranger's Button) | Scientific Name: Sphenosciadium capitellatum

· Wild Arum (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Solomon's Lily) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum

· Wild Calla (Black Calla, Wild Arum, Solomon's Lily) | Scientific Name: Arum palestinum

· Wild Carnation (Carnation, Sweet William, Pinks) | Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

· Wild Coffee (Geranium-Leaf Aralia, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Name: Polyscias guilfoylei

· Winter Cherry (Natal Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum

· Winterberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, American Holly) | Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

· Wisteria | Scientific Name: wisteria species

· Wood Lily | Scientific Name: Lilium umbellatum

· Yarrow (milfoil) | Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium

· Yellow Oleander | Scientific Name: Thevetia peruviana

· Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree, Brunfelsia) | Scientific Name: Brunfelsia species

· Yew (japanese yew) | Scientific Name: Taxus sp.

· Yew Pine (buddhist pine) | Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophylla

· Yucca | Scientific Name: Yucca sp.

Source: ASPCA

Pet Therapy: How Animals And People Heal Each Other

2012-03-05T10:13:00.001-08:00

The National Institutes of Health, recently created a federal research program to study human-animal interaction. The program, operated through the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, offers scientists research grants to study the impact of animals on child development; in physical and psychological therapeutic treatments, and on the effects of animals on public health, including their ability to reduce or prevent disease.

Johnson says it's critical to establish the scientific foundation for the premise that animals are good for people, even if that seems obvious.

"The last thing we want is for an entire field to be based on warm fuzzy feelings and not on scientific data," she says. "So it's very important that now the NIH is focused on this ... and it is helping scientists across the country like myself to be able to do our research."

How to handle stress like a dog

2012-02-29T11:09:00.005-08:00

Thanks to my friend Dana, for sending me this photo. Perfect advice.

Note: Dana received this photo from several of her friends. We would love to know who originated this cute image.

Thanks

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

Today is National Spay Day

2012-02-28T11:46:00.005-08:00

This short video is a humorous reminder of the importance of spay and neutering your animal companion.

Over population of cats and dogs is a serious matter.

Take time to watch the video and share it with your friends.

The Power of Love

2012-01-30T10:24:00.000-08:00

Saved from Euthanasia, this dog was so scared. What had happened to cause so much fear is unknown. Patience finally won over to give this dog the love she really wanted and needed.

'Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened'

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

A dog's tale: From being abandoned at the side of the road to the Rose Parade

2012-01-04T15:36:00.000-08:00

Stanley's story is yet another sad one with a very happy ending.

As was reported last year in the news, it was a dreary Christmas Eve back in 2005 for a big brown dog whose owners dumped him on the street a few blocks from the shelter. The shelter was closed for the holidays, so he wandered alone for three days, no food or water, until he was picked up by Animal Control as a stray.

A few days prior, a friend of the owners had contacted a rescue volunteer from Chesapeake Bay Retriever (Chessie) Relief and Rescue, a national rescue organization, to see if she could get this dog into rescue. When she called the owners to tell them she had found a spot for him, she was informed that the husband gave the dog to "a farm." The volunteer watched the local shelter website, and the dog appeared amongst the impounds a few days after Christmas.

Wheels were set in motion, and transport arranged. A volunteer from Westside German Shepherd Rescue pulled him from the shelter and drove him to where he would meet the Chessie Rescue volunteer that would drive him to San Diego. The Chessie Rescue person knew his name, his age and his former living situation.

When they met, she called the dog by his name -- Stanley. The look on the dog's face was one of pure elation that someone finally knew who he was. He instantly relaxed, and rode the entire way with his head gratefully resting in her hand. The Chessie Rescue volunteers in San Diego took him to the vet, had him checked, vaccinated, neutered and removed dew claws with nails that had grown into the pads from being untrimmed for years, causing an infection.

Stanley is a handsome purebred Chesapeake Bay Retriever with a beautiful coat and green eyes. He was 3 years old, friendly, smart and willing and ready to learn to be a terrific and fun-loving companion. Stanley's former life of being relegated to the backyard alone was behind him. He was fostered by Craig Haverstick of San Diego, who decided to make his adoption permanent in January of 2006.

Craig and Stanley are great companions. It was Craig's dream to own a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Stanley now participates in Dock Dog jumping events, and is a Surf Dog champion. The crowd loves his antics. He stands up in the pool, refuses to come out, dives for toys, and sits up to shake hands with admirers. They travel the country for these events.

This past year, Stanley was again chosen as one of the finalists to ride on the Natural Balance float in the Tournament of Roses Parade 2012. It's the world's heaviest float, carrying over 6,600 gallons of water and is certified by The Guinness Book of World Records. If you missed it, this float featured surfing dogs.

It was a real pleasure to meet Stanley.

Regardless of what type of dog you are looking for - including a purebred, you can find a warm heart and cold nose waiting for you at a rescue or shelter. There are rescues for many of the breeds. And dogs waiting for your loving arms and home.

Save a life - don't buy a pet - Adopt.

Why Children Need a Pet

2011-11-12T10:01:00.001-08:00

Woman creates aromatherapy blend to ease anxiety in dogs

2011-10-27T09:01:00.001-07:00

The sound of a doorbell is enough to send some family dogs into a tizzy.

A West Dundee businesswoman has developed an aromatherapeutic blend she says is designed just for canine calming.

“The symptoms of stress that dogs tend to show are things like scratching, drooling, chewing, and panting,” said Vickie Rae Thorne, who’s been working with aromatherapy for almost 20 years. “The way canine calm works is it can take the edge off.”

It was a car accident that first led Thorne to seek pain relief. She found aromatherapy beneficial. Then, 12 years ago, when a dog kennel owner approached her about ideas to help calm the canines, Thorne considered ideas. She also founded Earth Heart, Inc., which sells aromatherapeutic products.

“Since dogs are scent oriented, I thought it would work,” said Thorne. “With aromatherapy, there is a physiological effect, if it is placed on the skin, or inhaled.”

Thorne researched the stress, separation anxiety, and related behaviors of dogs, but emphasizes she does not consider herself an expert in canine behavior. She’s more interested in offering her experience and knowledge with aromatherapy and its application as a suitable method of soothing dogs.

“I think working with positive rewards and things that are gentle are effective,” she said. “I came up with a blend that would help dogs calm down but not go to sleep.”

In addition to the calming effects of her formula, its pleasant scent also masks animal odors at places like the kennel, she explained. Applications are best applied for the first time during a non-stressful period, Thorne recommends. That way, the animal won’t associate the scent with a negative experience.

But it’s not the end-all to other methods of making a difference for dogs under stress, she added.

Consideration of dogs’ instincts also can elp owners determine their own actions.

“People need to remember that dogs work,” Thorne said. “They have jobs. When they bark at the door, they are letting you know that something is out there and they want to let you know they are protecting you.”

source:Chicago Sun Times

Dear God

2011-10-05T11:37:00.001-07:00

TO: GOD

FROM: THE DOG

Dear God: Is it on purpose our names are the same, only reversed?

Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?

Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story?

Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a Dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'?

Dear God: If a Dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad Dog?

Dear God: We Dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, ele ctromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

Dear God: Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must remember to be a good Dog.

1. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it up.

2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.

3. The Litter Box is not a cookie jar.

4. The sofa is not a 'face towel'.

5. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.

6. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.

7. Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of saying 'hello'.

8. I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee table .

9. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house - not after.

10. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt.

11. I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch.

12. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

P.S. And please God, be extra good to the humans who adopted me and saved my life.

'Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened'

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

Would you leave your friend behind?

2011-09-25T10:18:00.000-07:00

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.

He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.

He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?", the man asked.

'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought up."

The man gestured, and the gate began to open. "Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

"Excuse me!" he called to the man. "Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in."

"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.

"There should be a bowl by the pump," said the man.

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.

'What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

"This is Heaven," he answered.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates?
Nope. That's Hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

"No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind."

California
Featured Adoptable Pet:

A121560
Yuba County Animal Care Services
Olivehurst, CA
compliments of Petfinder.com

It's Just A Dog

2011-09-04T09:28:00.000-07:00

This morning when I was walking my dog in the park, he snatched something from the ground and swallowed it before I could stop him. Even though he is on a 5 ft leash, he sniffed that small tidbit from the ground even before I even know existed.

Someone I was walking with, remarked "It's just a dog, he'll be all right." I was surprised to hear that comment, as the other person was also walking a dog, and this remark is usually heard from someone with a different idea about dogs.

When I returned home, still thinking about the comment, I did a little research on the things that can be very harmful for a dog to eat.

What I discovered was that many people do not understand the dogs digestive system does have its limitations, similar a human's, and sometimes even more so. Whereas a human usually chews their food more thoroughly before swallowing, dogs gulp their food and discovered snacks without chewing it. It can enter their throat and digestive system in a potentially harmful size.

Cooked bones can block the dogs digestive system. Poultry bones such as chicken and turkey can get stuck in their throat, and because of their sharpness can cause damage on the way to their stomach and as they pass through.

Certain spices are toxic to dogs. And without knowing how a food was prepared, food on the ground could be as poisonous to them as if they ate a brand name poison. In one area, dogs were eating poison that had been placed near bushes to kill rats. The dogs did not survive either.

I have been accused of being overly protective of my dog; however, he depends on me for his safety and well being. He is more than just a dog to me. He is a companion who is happy to see me, every time I walk in the room. He shows me affection by wagging his tail and bouncing with joy when I talk directly to him. (That's how he got his name - Tigger. Like the Winnie the Poo character.) He gives me a happy reason to get up in the morning. Because of him, I have met new friends in the park, everyday when we take walks.

I asked some of my friends who share their lives with dogs, how they feel when someone says"he's just a dog". Here are a few responses:

When someone says it's just a dog I wonder how much they truly care about their dog or any dogs and put them into a category of "it's just".

Someone who says " it's just a dog", has never allowed themselves to feel unconditional love.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", may not understand that dogs have feelings. They know when they are welcomed. They can have their hearts broken, just like we can. You can see evidence of this is from visiting dogs in the shelter. Especially those who've been abandoned or left behind. You can see dogs that cower, tails down, ears down when they hear their human is ranting, scolding, and displaying anger - even when it is not directed at the dog. It's worse when it is directed at the dog.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", is someone who will abandon their dog or dump them at the shelter, because they are not willing to take the time to find a home that is pet friendly.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", is someone who will feed their dog just anything and then be angry with a dog if they get diarrhea or vomiting.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", is someone who won't take the time to correctly train their dog, and yells at the dog or hits it when the dog does something wrong. These people don't take any responsibility for the things their dogs do because of the lack of proper training.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", is one who thinks that dog fighting should be legal sport.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", is one who thinks that spay/neuter is an inconvenience and all dogs should have as many puppies as the human wants them to have, without consideration as to what it does to the dog, the population or our shelters.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", is one who has never allowed himself to feel the true companionship that a dog provides.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", has never accepted that the fun of play with a dog that cannot be duplicated with any human. It is unique to the dog.

Someone who says "it's just a dog", are more angry than concerned when their dog is sick or hurt. Like it's the dogs fault.

There's so many other ways that a person who says "it's just a dog" shows that they have either a limited understanding or limited love for a most amazing creature. These amazing animals can give sight to someone who's lost theirs; arms to someone who can no longer use theirs; companionship to the elderly in assisted living homes or someone who is home bound; protect and serve our military and police forces, and protect us by finding bombs and dangerous persons.

These amazing animals can find drugs, detect cancer, alert their humans of danger, find someone who is lost, and bring joy that cannot be measured.

The next time you hear yourself or someone say "it's just a dog". Ask - what exactly does that mean? You may learn something about yourself or someone else.

Regardless, the dog may be thinking "they're just a human. They only have two legs and can't run as fast as I can. They always seem to be in a hurry and miss many of the small joys in their path. They place conditions on love, and hold onto grudges that kill their spirit.

They know the right things to do, and many times ignore the best solutions for their life. They limit how far they go. They forget how much can be heard without music or the tv blaring. They sit too long when they could be playing, or just visiting everything in nature. They forget how to share, and let someone else have the stick from time to time. I believe that they do the best they can, and sometimes forget, that I am more than just a dog."