The poinsettia is a common sight in the United States during Christmastime. It was popularized by Albert Ecke after he emigrated to California from Germany. Today, 70 million poinsettias are sold in a 6-week period.

Field scabious, or Blue Buttons, is a pale-lilac colored perennial that grows well in wildflower gardens or as a border plant. It attracts bees and butterflies, and the petty pincushion-type petals on top of wiry stems make for a beautiful cut flower.

Japanese meadowsweet is considered by many to be an invasive species due to its ability to spread rapidly, creating a dense thicket or hedge. The species traces its roots to Japan, Korea, and China and was introduced in other areas because of its attractive flowers. Use caution when planting to make sure that this shrub can be managed appropriately.

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a hibiscus species native to Africa. The fragrant plant has many uses as an infusion in beverages, as a vegetable, and in culinary use in jams and preserves.

Boscia senegalensis, commonly known as hanza, is a member of the family Capparaceae. The plant originated from West Africa. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare. Boscia senegalensis is a perennial woody plant species of the genus Boscia in the caper family, Capparaceae. This plant is classified as a dicot. Native to the Sahel region in Africa, this evergreen shrub can grow anywhere from 2 to 4 m (6 ft 7 in to 13 ft 1 in) in height under favourable conditions. The leaves of the plant are small and leathery, reaching 12 cm × 4 cm (4.7 in × 1.6 in). B. senegalensis produces fruits, clustered in small bunches, in the form of yellow spherical berries, up to 1.5 cm (0.59 in) in diameter. These fruits contain 1–4 seeds, which are a greenish hue when mature. Boscia senegalensis is recognized as a potential solution to hunger and a buffer against famine in the Sahel region due to the variety of useful products it yields. It produces products for consumption, household needs, and medicinal and agricultural uses. Common names include: aizen (Mauritania and Western Sahara), mukheit (Arabic), hanza (Hausa), bere (Bambara), ngigili (Fulani), mandiarha (Berber), anza (Zarma) and 'taedent (Tamasheq). The fruits are also known as dilo (Hausa), bokkhelli (Arabic), gigile (Fulani) and kanduwi (Tamasheq).

Aaron's Rod (Verbascum virgatum) is a perennial herb that will grow from 91 to 183 cm tall. It blooms from spring to fall. Blossoms grow along a flower stalk and are yellow with a purple center. Seeds appear after blooming appearing pink to dull purple and changing to golden brown as they ripen in fall. It has been growing in the wild for hundreds of years. Commonly found growing in the West along sea cliffs and banks.

Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) is an annual flowering herb that is related to daisies. Though the flowers resemble immature dandelions, they never "open" the way those other yellow flowers do. Canaries and finches are particularly fond of this plant's seeds and the larvae of several moth species eat the greens. Common groundsel is toxic to humans and some livestock.

French marigold is a popular garden plant for its ability to repel harmful insects.

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum maximum) is a flowering perennial herb native to France and Spain. But you can find their worldwide due to the introduction for ornamental purposes. Shasta daisy and hybrids are widely used in gardens, fertile soil with substantial drainage is best for planting the shasta daisy in this setting. As many asters, they are prone to escape to the wild, so please handle with care.

Tradescantia pallida is an evergreen perennial trailing plant, colloquially known as purple heart. This beautiful perennial is famous for its spectacular deep purple, pointed leaves. Purple heart is a common houseplant, but it is also often used in landscaping as a bedding plant.

White ash is a species of ash tree native to North America. Its leaves turn distinctly bright yellow or red in the autumn. *Fraxinus americana* is a fast-growing pioneer species that often inhabits riparian zones, and fragmented and disturbed habitats. It is similar in appearance to green ash (Fraxinus americana) and sometimes it is hard to tell between the two.

This shrubby plant is frequently misidentified as a cactus, but it is not. The pickle Plant is a succulent native to South Africa with plump, hairy green leaves that resemble pickles. It works well as a houseplant or in a container garden.

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.

Yellow wild indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa) is a herbaceous perennial that will grow from 61 to 91 cm tall. Showy yellow flowers bloom in spring. Pea-shaped blossoms grow on an attractive greenish-yellow stem and give way to seed pods that turn from tan to brown. The highly sought-after seed pods are often used in dried flower arrangements.

Found throughout Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula, umbrella thorn acacia (Vachellia tortilis) thrives in desert conditions, and its pods and leaves provide much needed food for desert animals. It is named for its umbrella shape and the thorns that grow in pairs along its branches. Many birds next in the umbrella thorn acacia, using the thorns and high branches for protection.

This tropical, fast-growing tree, the pongame Oiltree or Pongamia pinnata, produces seeds that are poisonous. In fact, the seeds were once used to make fish poison. There are no edible uses for this tree, but it is used in manufacturing.

The desert date (Balanites aegyptiaca) is an important shrub in Africa because it provides edible fruit that grows in many conditions, from arid to flooded climates and in very poor soils. The plant is also used as wood for furniture, tools, and fuel. This tree is truly multipurpose since its sticky gum is also an effective glue.

Egyptian grass is native to Africa and can function to anchor loose soil or sand. Because it always shows up on barren land and grows quickly, it is considered an invasive species in the United States and some other regions.

Winter squash is a trailing vegetable vine that produces delicious fruits in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. The fruits have a moderate flavor and are utilized in a variety of cuisines worldwide. This plant's male and female blooms generate nectar and a scent that attracts a variety of bee species, including the squash bee.

Nerium oleander, colloquially known as oleander, is a shrub or a small tree, known for its majestic pink five-lobed flowers and deep green lanceolate leaves. Oleander is one of the most poisonous popular decorative garden plants, so it is advised to keep small children and pets away from it.