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African Violet
Streptocarpus ionanthus
Family / Genus
Gesneriaceae / Streptocarpus
Aliases
Cape Violet, Saintpaulia, Usambara Violet
Adam’s Needle
Yucca filamentosa
Family / Genus
Asparagaceae / Yucca
Aliases
Adam's Needle, Needle Palm, Palm Lily, Soap T…
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spp.
Family / Genus
Nyctaginaceae / Bougainvillea
Aliases
Bugambilia, Lesser Bougainvillea, Paper Flower
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