New world plants

The New World! Here are some fascinating plants native to the Americas:

  1. Cactus (Cactaceae family): These iconic plants are found in the deserts and dry regions of North and South America.
  2. Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus): A flowering shrub with bright red, pink, or white flowers, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  3. Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea): A giant cactus found in the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  4. Passionflower (Passiflora spp.): A climbing vine with intricate flowers and edible fruit, native to the Americas.
  5. Prickly Pear (Opuntia spp.): A type of cactus with edible fruits and pads, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  6. Agave (Agave spp.): A succulent plant used to make tequila, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.
  7. Yucca (Yucca spp.): A type of succulent with sharp leaves and showy flowers, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  8. Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens): A fragrant, flowering vine native to the southeastern United States.
  9. Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata): A daisy-like flower with bright yellow petals, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  10. Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima): A flowering plant with bright red leaves, native to Mexico and Central America.
  11. Lantana (Lantana camara): A shrub with clusters of small, fragrant flowers, found in the southeastern United States and Mexico.
  12. Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum): A massive tree found in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.
  13. Red Maple (Acer rubrum): A deciduous tree with bright red foliage, native to eastern North America.
  14. Sassafras (Sassafras albidum): A deciduous tree with distinctive mitten-shaped leaves, found in eastern North America.
  15. Cattail (Typha latifolia): A wetland plant with edible rhizomes and seeds, found throughout North America.

These are just a few examples of the many fascinating plants native to the New World. Each region has its unique flora, shaped by millions of years of evolution and adaptation to the local climate and environment.