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Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly known as the mistletoe cactus, is a unique epiphytic cactus species with a remarkable geographical distribution. Unlike most cacti, it is the only species naturally found outside the Americas, with native populations in tropical Africa, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and parts...

Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant) is a European and Asian native shrub whose berries are exceptionally rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins, cultivated commercially at large scale especially in the United Kingdom and Poland.

Ilex decidua, commonly known as Possumhaw, is a native shrub found throughout the southeastern United States. It’s notable for its persistent bright orange-red berries which remain on the plant through much of winter providing food and color. This deciduous holly offers valuable winter interest and...

Ilex aquifolium, commonly called European holly or English holly, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to western, central, and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are often spiny on younger growth and bears red drupes on female plants when a...

Raaka is a Finnish bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources raw cacao beans directly from farmers in Madagascar and Peru, then processes them into small-batch chocolates with distinctive wild berry inclusions.

Ilex x meserveae, or Meserve holly, is a hybrid evergreen shrub developed by Kathleen Meserve in the 1950s. It crosses the traditional spiny, dark foliage of English holly with the cold hardiness of Asian species, allowing it to thrive in colder climates. These dioecious plants produce bright red be...

Viburnum opulus, commonly called guelder rose, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia. It produces flat clusters of white flowers in late spring, with larger sterile flowers around the margin, followed by translucent red fruits that often persist into winter. It is...

Summer pudding is a traditional British dessert made by layering sliced soft fruits, typically strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, into a bowl with sponge fingers and then covering it in liquid syrup to macerate and blend the flavors.

Morella cerifera, commonly called southern wax myrtle, is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has narrow, aromatic leaves and small gray-blue fruits coated with wax. The species tolerates coastal...

Salal is a Pacific Coast North American shrub first formally described by Frederick Pursh in 1813 from specimens collected by Meriwether Lewis, now a major product of the commercial cut-foliage industry.

Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop) is a tropical American shrub in the verbena family, known for its cascading clusters of lilac flowers and toxic golden-yellow berries that are nonetheless eaten by birds.

Ilex glabra, commonly called inkberry, is an evergreen holly native to eastern North America, especially coastal plains, wetlands, and acidic woodland margins. It has small, glossy leaves without the prominent spines associated with many hollies, inconspicuous flowers, and black fruits on pollinated...

Skimmia japonica is a compact evergreen shrub native to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, valued in gardens for its fragrant spring flowers, persistent red berries, and tolerance of shade and pollution.

Viburnum tinus, commonly known as laurustinus, is a large evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and the Macaronesian islands. It is one of the few viburnum species that flowers during the winter and early spring, producing flat clusters of white blossoms that open from pink buds. Follow...

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, bearberry or kinnikinnick, is a circumpolar, mat-forming evergreen shrub found across North America, Europe, and Asia, used medicinally since antiquity as a urinary tract remedy and historically smoked by indigenous North American peoples.

Lonicera involucrata, commonly known as Twinberry Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family and native to western and northern North America. It typically grows in moist woodland areas and wetlands, displaying an upright, arching form. The plant produces pairs of disti...

Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as the Portugal laurel, is a large evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Iberian Peninsula and Macaronesia. It features glossy, dark green leaves and produces fragrant white flower spikes in early summer, which are followed by small purple-black fruits. The pl...

Aucuba japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to East Asia and widely grown in shaded temperate gardens. It has large, glossy leaves, with many cultivated forms displaying yellow spots or other variegation. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants, so a female normally requires a nea...

Daphne mezereum, commonly known as mezereon, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for producing intensely fragrant pink or purple flowers on bare stems in late winter before the foliage appears. Following the flowers, it produces bright red berries in the summer. All...

Morella pensylvanica, commonly known as northern bayberry, is a semi-evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of eastern North America. It is characterized by its leathery, aromatic leaves and its ability to fix nitrogen in poor, sandy soils. The plant produces small, grayish-white berries coat...

Pyracantha coccinea (scarlet firethorn) is a shrub native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, widely planted for its dense clusters of long-persistent scarlet berries and use as an impenetrable security hedge.

Pyracantha coccinea, the scarlet firethorn, is a thorny evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae native to southeastern Europe and the Himalayas. It is characterized by its sharp, sturdy thorns and dense clusters of small white flowers that bloom in late spring. The flowers develop into vibrant red, b...

Viburnum opulus, commonly known as the European cranberrybush, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, northern Africa, and central Asia. It is easily recognized by its deeply lobed, maple-like leaves, white lacecap flower clusters, and bright red, translucent berries that persist into winter. The ta...

Ilex cornuta, or Chinese holly, is a large evergreen shrub native to China and Korea that belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is distinguished by its thick, glossy, rectangular leaves featuring prominent spines along the margins, though some varieties possess smoother foliage. As a dioecious pla...

Viburnum lantana, commonly known as the wayfaring tree, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and western Asia. It is characterized by its dense, upright growth habit, broadly oval leaves with finely toothed edges, and thick grey down on its young stems. The plant produces flat...

Corokia cotoneaster is a slow-growing evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, belonging to the Argophyllaceae family. It is distinguished by its dense, interlacing network of wiry, zigzagging dark stems and tiny, dark grey-green leaves. During spring, it produces small, star-shaped yellow flowers tha...

Prunus laurocerasus, or cherry laurel, is an evergreen shrub native to regions bordering the Black Sea in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It features large, glossy green leaves and produces upright spikes of white flowers in spring, followed by dark berries. Because of its dense foliage a...

Viburnum rhytidophyllum, commonly known as leatherleaf viburnum, is a large evergreen shrub native to the forested regions of central China. It is distinguished by its sizable, deeply corrugated, dark green leaves that feature a prominent network of veins and a thick, leathery texture. During the la...

Gaultheria mucronata, or Prickly Heath, is an evergreen shrub native to southern South America notable for its sharply pointed leaves and persistent, colorful ornamental berries.