Common passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vine species that produce fruit and is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is useful for its edible fruit, which is sweet and eaten raw or juiced. Its flowers are showy too.

Blue Mistflower is a flowering shrub in the sunflower family. Allergies to this plant can cause asthma and skin rashes. It is an invasive species in tropical and subtropical pastures and agricultural fields, outcompeting more useful crops. It disperses via spiky seeds that float down waterways and are light enough to be carried by the wind.

Portulaca oleracea, colloquially known as common purslane, is an annual succulent species with reddish stems and tiny yellow, five-petal flowers. It is used for culinary purposes in various parts of the world, most often raw, in salads. Common purslane is also a good companion plant for crops that thrive in moist soils.

Erect spiderling (Boerhavia erecta) is one of those plants whose fruits have a nasty habit of clinging to fur or clothing. Don't be surprised if one tries to hitch a ride with you! The stems also release sticky secretions that have the effect of trapping insects, though it's unknown if this is a case of carnivory or deterrence.

An important food crop in some areas, zombi pea, or Vigna vexillata, is a perennial climbing plant that thrives in a variety of conditions. In addition to being cultivated for its tubers, it is also grown as a ground cover and green manure.

Native to tropical Africa and the Arabian peninsula, the senegal date palm (Phoenix reclinata) is among the palm trees naturalized in Florida and some Western Atlantic islands. It can produce multiple trunks which can grow up to 35 feet. Senegal date palm produces long, pale yellow florets and edible orangish-red dates.

Guava (*Psidium guajava*) is a fruit-producing evergreen shrub that grows natively in the Caribbean region and South America. Guava attracts the honey bee and other insects, and guava fruit is edible. Additionally, guava wood is used for smoking meat.

Candelabra aloe (*Aloe arborescens*) is a flowering succulent species native to Southern Africa. Candelabra aloe attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. This species is related to the well-known species Aloe vera. The Latin name Aloe arborescens means tree-like. In South Africa, it is commonly planted around livestock enclosures as a type of living fence or security border.

Tropical almond is grown commonly as an ornamental tree. It is prized for its ability to provide shade with its large leaves. These leaves are commonly used in aquariums by fish breeders for their ability to lower the pH and heavy metal content of the water. Although the fruit of the tropical almond is edible, the taste is slightly acidic.

Angola staghorn fern is a striking epiphytic fern with broad, antler-like fronds that cascade gracefully, resembling an elephant's ears. It thrives in humid, shaded habitats, using its distinctive nest fronds to anchor onto tree trunks. This unique adaptation collects organic debris, aiding in nutrient absorption essential for angola staghorn fern's growth and overall health.

The peace lily gets its scientific name Spathiphyllum wallisii from a combination of the two Greek words ‘spath’ and ‘phyl’, which means spoon and leaves, respectively. The large graceful white spathe of the peace lily resembles a white flag, which is an international symbol of truce or peace.

Liberian coffee , is a unique species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family from which coffee is produced. Native to western and central Africa, it can be found in countries such as Liberia, Uganda, and Angola. It is a tall coffee plant, reaching heights of 3 to 6 m, making it one of the tallest coffee plants in the world. The coffee produced from Coffea liberica is distinct from more common counterparts such as Arabica and Robusta, adding to its unique features and historical significance.

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant with a vine-like appearance native to Western Africa. Watermelon bears fruit that are widely cultivated and consumed across the world. Watermelon grow in tropical and temperate climates and requires warmth to grow. There are 1000 varieties around the world.

Begonia cucullata is a native of South America. It is often used as a ground cover and also does well in containers. The blossoms of wax begonia can be red, white, or pink. In some states like Florida and Georgia, wax begonia is considered an invasive species due to its tendency to reseed prolifically in the right conditions.

The paperflower is commonly used as an outdoor ornamental plant and thrives in warm climates. The genus Bougainvillea glabra is the official flower of many places, including Guam, Pingtung, Ipoh, Tagbilaran, San Clemente, Guangzhou, and Naha.

The garden croton is a showy tropical display that does well indoors or in warm climates. Known for its attractive foliage, this plant can have both color and structural variations in its leaves. Leaf colors can include orange, yellow, scarlet, white, and green, and many times all are present on one plant.

Papaya is a fruit-bearing plant that originates from Central America. The fruits are edible and sweet and juicy when ripe. An enzyme collected from the milky sap is used as a meat softener, which if ingested may be toxic. Keeping a papaya plant in your garden will welcome many birds to your landscape.

The toothbrush tree, as its name suggests, is often used as a natural substitute for a toothbrush; its fibrous branches make it quite effective at the task. Additionally, there are now modern toothpastes made using extracts from the toothbrush tree. It is most commonly found in Africa and the Middle East.

Life plant is a succulent plant from Madagascar remarkable for its ability to generate small bullets on the edges of "leaves." Actually, these thick, fleshy "leaves" are not true leaves but flattened shoots instead. Life plant is easy to grow and used as a potting or hanging plant indoor.

Wild ginger is a perennial herb with robust, aromatic rhizomes. These underground stems give rise to upright shoots bearing pointed, lance-shaped leaves. Exceptional for its showy, tubular red or pink flowers, wild ginger thrives in the dappled shade of its African woodland habitats, relying on this cover for moisture retention and protection from intense sun.