By Manzanilo Sun Writer from the July 2014 Edition English Spanish Artichoke Alcachofa Asparagus Esparragos Beans Frijoles Beet Betabel Bell Pepper Pimienta Broccoli Brocoli Brussel Sprouts Col de Bruselas Cabbage Col Red Cabbage Col Morado Carrot Zanahoria Cauliflower Coliflor Celery Apio Chickpeas Garbanzos Chiles Chiles Coriander Cilantro Corn Elote / Maiz Cucumber Pepino English […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2014 Edition Syagrus romanzoffiana Family: Arecaceae Also known as: Cocos Palm (A “newbie” to palm inquired, “So Tommy, what are your thoughts on the Queen Palm?” The curmudgeony, highly opinionated, rather grey headed grump, with dirt encrusted fingernails and torn shorts, fast responded. ”Well, right off the top of my head, tawdry, […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the July 2014 Edition Indian Comb, Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum Family: Pachycereus Also known as: Aborigine’s Comb, Chik, Etcho, Hairbrush Cactus and Hecho With limited space in Ola Brisa Gardens, we’ve made difficult decisions about what plants to showcase. Early on we decided to have only a few (and those for accent) cacti. Hence, this huge […]
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