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Yellow Bells-I Planted Roots in Mexico

February 1, 2017February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the February 2017 Edition Yellow Bells, Tecoma stans Family: Bignoniaceae Also known as: Yellow Elder, Trumpet Bush, Ginger-Thomas, Tecoma, Trumpet Flower, Yellow Trumpet Bush, Yellow Trumpet Flower, Yellow Bignonia, Tronadora or Esperanza* (Sometimes I embarrass myself so much that I think I should go back to the insect collection of my […]

JACK’S BISTRO

January 1, 2017January 1, 2018Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition Tommy’s Tummy restaurant review series Over the last few months, a few folks have inquired as to why I’d not recently written about any of Manzanillo’s new, remodeled or relocated eateries. In keeping with my self-imposed promise to say nothing negative regarding anyone’s edible offerings, prices, presentational […]

Christmas Cactus-I Planted Roots in Mexico

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By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition Christmas Cactus, Zygocactus truncate Family: Cactaceae Also known as: Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus or Crab Cactus This rather interesting plant may be seen identified as Epiphyllum truncatun its original name in 1812. Then it was moved to the genus Zygocactus. However, recently it was officially transferred to […]

African Mask-I Planted Roots in Mexico

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By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition African Mask, Alocasia amazonica Family: Araceae Also known as: Amazon Elephant’s Ear, Green Velvet, Jewel Alocasia, Alocasia Alligator, Amazon Lily, African Black Shield Plant, Alocasia Polly (or Poly) Hilo’s Beauty Elephant Ear and I know a Mexican gardener who calls them Vampire’s Ear! I have thought that […]

African Iris-I Planted Roots in Mexico

December 1, 2016February 3, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2016 Edition African Iris, Dietes bicolor (Sometimes confused with, or incorrectly called, Dietes vegeta, Dietes Moraea and Dietes iridioides Family: Iridaceae Also known as: Spanish Iris, Peacock Iris, Butterfly Iris, Fortnight Iris, Bicolor Iris, Yellow Wild Iris, Evergreen Iris and Peacock Flower (I seem to have a numbskull knack […]

Mexican Rosewood-I Planted Roots in Mexico

December 1, 2016February 3, 2019Tommy Clarkson

By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2016 Edition Mexican Rosewood, Cordia elaeagnoides Family: Boraginaceae Also known as: Mayan Rosewood, Barcino, Mexico Bocote or Bocote (This is an attractive tropical tree. It is moderately sized. It has a brown trunk, green leaves and, in season, is all but covered in small, stunningly white flowers. The preceding three […]

Flaming Torch-I Planted Roots in Mexico

November 1, 2016February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2016 Edition Flaming Torch, Billbergia pyramidalis Family: Bromeliaceae Also known as: Foolproof Plant, Summer Torch Billbergia, Red Torch, Red Flame, Queen Tears, Billbergia, Bubble Gum Blos-som, Candy Blossom or Hurricane Bromeliad (Though one of the hardier bromeliads, these are a bit picky about where they will most happily reside. […]

Dwarf Pineapples-I Planted Roots in Mexico

November 1, 2016February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2016 Edition Dwarf Pineapples, Ananas cosmosus Family: Bromeliad Also known as: Pygmy Pineapple or Miniature Pineapple The bromeliad genus of Ananas is comprised of fewer than ten base species, but now has, hundreds of cultivars. Foremost of the genus, in case we’ve forgotten, but as Andrew Steens notes in […]

Mexican Hat Plant-I Planted Roots in Mexico

October 1, 2016February 18, 2021Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2016 Edition Mexican Hat Plant, Bryophyllum daigremontianum Family: Crassulaceae Also known as: Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands, Devil’s Backbone, Alligator’s Tongue or Alligator Plant. A member of the Kalanchoe genus, this widespread group of succulents can be found ranging from Africa to Asia and even in the Americas. […]

Java Turmeric-I Planted Roots in Mexico

October 1, 2016February 18, 2021Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the October 2016 Edition Java Turmeric, Curcuma xanthorrhiza Family: Zingiberaceae Also known as: Indian Saffron or Hidden Lilies In that I had forgotten where and how I had gotten these absolutely gorgeous flowering plants, I was wholly stumped as to the name of these. Thus, I sought the sagacious counsel of […]

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