Canadian black snakeroot (Sanicula canadensis) is a biennial herb that grows 30 to 61 cm tall. Clusters of small, inconspicuous green flowers appear in early summer, followed by seed pods that form after blooms fade. Grows well in shade or partial shade, and can be found in deciduous woodland areas.

Clustered blacksnakeroot (Sanicula odorata) is a perennial plant that will grow from 30 to 91 cm tall. A member of the carrot family, it grows in nutrient-rich woods in full sun or partial shade. Yellow pom-pom flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. It produces its fruit in late summer and early fall.

Wood sanicle is a perennial plant. Its flowers are attached to umbels, followed by bristly seeds that easily attach to clothing or animal fur, making it easily distributed. The leaves contain toxic saponins that when added to water and shaken create foam, historically used for cleaning and disinfecting. Its Latin name (Sanicula europaea) comes from Sanicula, meaning "healthy."

Pacific blacksnakeroot (Sanicula crassicaulis) is a flowering perennial herb native to the western coast of North America. Because of its umbrella shape, this inconspicuous plant is classified in the parsley family. It grows wild in grasslands, woodlands, and on mountain slopes.

The stem is upright branches well and the height is 30 to 120 cm. The leaves spring be split into 3 parts including roots and branches and side leaflets spring be further deeply split into 5 palms. The fissures are split into serrations wrinkles are conspicuous on the surface of the leaves and bumps are conspicuous on the back. The leaves on the bottom of the stem have a long petiole but become shorter as you go to the top of the stem. The flower season is from summer to fall. Sprinkle small inflorescences at the top of the stem and add a few amphibious and male flowers. The flowers are white five-petals and the petals bend inward. The fruit is oval 3 to 4.5 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide and has hook-shaped stings.

Purple sanicle (*Sanicula bipinnatifida*), a member of the parsley family, is found in the western region of North America. The seeds have hooked prickles which attach to the fur of animals for dispersal. It gets its genus name from the Latin "sanus", meaning "whole" or "sound."

Found on the western coast of the United States and only in a 30 km length of shoreline in Canada, this perennial herb is listed as endangered in Canada and the state of Washington. Besides its restriction to this specific and limited habitat, footsteps of spring is threatened by invasive species, trampling in sites with lots of visitors, and grazing by Canada's goose population.

Maryland sanicle (*Sanicula marilandica*) is named for its native US state of Maryland. Maryland sanicle has both male and female flowers, and it is pollinated by flies and other insects.

Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.