Black Raspberry(Rubus occidentalis)黑覆盆莓

Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)黑覆盆莓

Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)黑覆盆莓

Black Raspberry(Rubus occidentalis)黑覆盆莓

Very cold hardy native perennial/shrub with edible berries. Easy to grow. It is native in North America. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. But tolerant thick shade. Small white flowers in late spring and edible fruit from red turn very dark. Plant canes are full with pricks. Handle with care. From far, the ripe berries making the plant looks like blackberry. USDA Zones:3-8. Mature size:3′-4′(H) X 3′-4′(W). Propagate by seeds, cuttings, layering or division.

非常耐寒強健的原生多年生/灌木結可食性莓果. 容易栽種. 北美原生. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 但也耐蔭. 春末開白色小花結的可食性莓果會有紅轉為暗黑色. 植株的莖條多刺. 要特別小心處理. 遠看有熟果的植株會讓人有植株像是黑莓的錯覺. 耐寒也耐熱. 成熟株高/寬幅3-4呎. 繁殖方式以種子,扦插,壓條或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_occidentalis
https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/73636/#b

Mukul Myrrh Tree (Commiphora wightii) 印度沒藥

Mukul Myrrh Tree (commiphora wightii)沒藥

Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol or Commiphora myrrha) seeds. 印度沒藥的種子.

Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol or Commiphora myrrha) seeds germination in just few days! 印度沒藥的種子幾天就孵出.

Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol or Commiphora myrrha) first germinated seedling is growing seed leaves, more seeds germinated. 印度沒藥第一顆發芽種子苗長出子葉,更多的種子也孵出了.

Tropical deciduous tree for its famous medicinal resin.  Plant is quite prickly with long spines, be careful around it.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in well drained soil.  Small brownish flowers blooms repeatedly.  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:10′-20′(H) X 8′-10′(W).  Propagate by seeds (but very low germination rate) or cuttings (best in early spring).  Medicinal.  Drought tolerant.  Suitable for containers.

熱帶落葉喬木有著名的藥用樹膠.  植株有著長刺,要小心避開.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的排水佳土壤.   小小褐色花開花不斷. 喜熱不耐寒.  地植成熟株高10-20呎, 寬幅8-10呎.    繁殖以種子(但孵出率不高) 或以扦插的方式(初春最佳)來進行.  藥用.  耐旱.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrh                                                 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/沒藥                                                 https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/133259/

 

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) 鮭莓

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) 鮭莓

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) in spring. 春天甦醒的鮭莓

One of the native, cold hardy berries!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location.  Prickly.  Pink flowers in late spring to early summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Berries ripe in late summer from green turn orange then mature to pale red.  Edible ripe berries attract birds and wild life.  Berries can be eaten straight or making jam.  USDA Zones:3-9. Mature size:4′-8′(H) X 3′-4′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.

耐寒強健的一種原生莓果類!  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處.  植株有刺.  春末夏初時開粉紅色花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  所結莓果於夏末時節由綠轉橙色後成熟轉為淡紅色.  可食的熟果吸引鳥類等小動物覓食.  果實可以直接食用或製成果醬.  耐寒也還算耐熱.   成熟株高4-8呎,寬幅3-4呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_spectabilis                                       https://tieba.baidu.com/p/4098593228?pn=11                               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56820/

Porcupine Orange/Thai Bai Makrut (Citrus hystrix) 馬蜂橙

Porcupine Orange/Thai Bai Makrut (Citrus hystrix) 馬蜂橙

Porcupine Orange/Thai Bai Makrut (Citrus hystrix) that aromatic leaves is one of the most important herbs in Thai cooking! 馬蜂橙香氣濃郁的葉片是泰式料理的重要香料之一!

Porcupine Orange/Thai Bai Makrut (Citrus hystrix) fresh leaves with branches are sold in Asian supermarket. 馬蜂橙亞洲超市有賣新鮮帶枝的葉片.

Porcupine Orange/Thai Bai Makrut (Citrus hystrix) cutting is forming new shoot. 馬蜂橙的扦插枝條有葉芽形成中.

Porcupine Orange/Thai Bai Makrut (Citrus hystrix) seeds germination. 馬蜂橙種子孵出.

Also known as Kaffir Lime.    Often grow for its aromatic foliage for spice/herb in Thai cuisine.  Egg size fruit is acidic and bitter.  Often seen in Asian supermarket herb aisle selling foliage with twigs.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in  full sun location.  Handle plant with care, this plant has sharp thorns.   White flowers with pinkish under side, major bloom in spring, very fragrant.  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:8′-10′(H) X 3′-6′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or grafting.  Medicinal.

馬蜂橙是亞洲常見的料理用香料,常用於泰國料理. 果實酸且苦不能直接吃,但可將皮除去有苦味的白色內層後料理.  超市有賣小把小把的帶葉枝條. 它很容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  有長刺要小心安全.  春開白花,花背面是粉紅色的,花很香.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高8-10呎,寬幅3-6呎.  以種子,扦插,壓條或嫁接方式來繁殖.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://baike.baidu.com/view/4605427.htm       http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/67460/