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Scientific Name |
Kandelia candel（L.）Druce |
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Family
Name
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Rhizophoraceae |
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Feature |
Appearance：Up to 5m in
height. Brownish grey bark with leather textured leaves.
Flower type：cyme with 5 white petals.
Florescence：July to August
Viviparity： Maturing from December till April. Mahogany tip,
length of 15-20cm.
Aerial root：Growth mainly out of the offshoots, it becomes the
supporting root upon reaching the ground. |
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Function |
Act as
a windbreak, it’s the most productive plant found in the river
mouth ecosystem. |
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Scientific Name |
Miscanthus floridulus |
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FamilyName |
Gramineae |
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Feature |
Can be found almost anywhere in the wild, next to
low altitude rivers and streams. Perennial herbs with highly
developed underground stems. Great panicle with length of
30-50cm. |
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Function |
Shoots
can be used to replace bamboo. And their Flowers can be used to
make brooms. |
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Scientific Name |
Typha angustifolia L. |
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FamilyName
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Typhaceae |
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Feature |
Perennial herbs with long slim leaves. Tassel
like flowers. |
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Function |
Used
for flower arrangements. |
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Scientific Name |
Bidens chilensis |
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FamilyName |
Compositae
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Feature
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30-100cm in height. Umbrella-like Capitulum, 4-7
tongue-like tubular white flowers, straight green stems.
Opposite oval shape leaves with pointy tips.
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Function |
It has great medical use in relief internal heat.
Good for patients that suffer from flu, appendicitis and
diabetes. |
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