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Top 20 Most Common Plants in Mus

In Mus, you can find Viscous globe-thistle, Song of india, August lily, Curly dock, Common sainfoin, and more! There are 20 types of plants in total. Be sure to look out for these common plants when you’re walking on the streets, in parks, or public gardens.

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Viscous globe-thistle
1. Viscous globe-thistle
A type of thistle within the sunflower family, viscous globe-thistle at first appears a bit like a spiky dandelion, with the intimidating sphere of spikes eventually blooming into dainty white and purple florets. Its scientific name, Echinops spinosissimus, pays homage not only to the sharp spines on the buds but the thorns on the stems as well.
Song of india
2. Song of india
The song of india has distinctive leaves that stay green year-round. The plant's unique appearance and low-maintenance nature make it popular as a houseplant. The song of india is native to Indian Ocean islands including Madagascar, though not, oddly, to India itself.
August lily
3. August lily
The trademark feature of Asia-native plantain lilies is the numerous glossy oval leaves with deep parallel veins. The august lily is additionally decorated with strongly fragrant, trumpet-shaped, large white flowers, which are unique in the genus. Hosta plantaginea is one of the favorite cultivated plants for north-facing and shady gardens, but it also tolerates high humidity and temperatures.
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Curly dock
4. Curly dock
Rumex crispus, commonly known as curly dock, is a perennial plant that grows in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a very adaptable plant, flourishing in a variety of different habitats including roadsides, the edges of woodlands, meadows, and shorelines. Some moth species like to lay their eggs on curly dock leaves.
Common sainfoin
5. Common sainfoin
Common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) is an erect, perennial, herbaceous legume that blooms in spring and in fall. Clusters of spiked blossoms bloom along a stem. Striped pink flowers attract a variety of bees. Seed pods form and have small spikes that cling to animal fur and help to propagate the plants in new locations.
Sulphur cinquefoil
6. Sulphur cinquefoil
Sulphur cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) is a tufted perennial herb plant that originated in the Mediterranean region and now grows around the world, including throughout North America. It is considered a weed in some areas because it can become a dense ground cover in only a short span of time. Deer are known to eat sulphur cinquefoil, but they do not digest the seeds, thus aiding the plant's spread.
Southern magnolia
7. Southern magnolia
A showpiece of the southern United States is the southern magnolia. This tree is known by its dark green oval leaves that are leathery in feel and its beautiful waxy flowers. The southern magnolia blooms are thought to symbolize dignity and nobility. White versions of the flower are commonly used in bridal bouquets to denote purity.
Lambsquarters
8. Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters has many other names, including pigweed, goosefoot, and bacon weed. This plant seems to appear out of nowhere and is considered by many to be a pesky weed. However, the greens of this plant are edible, can be prepared similar to spinach, and are packed with nutrients.
Mother of thousands
9. Mother of thousands
The mother of thousands is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. Its unusually-shaped leaves have granted it other monikers like "alligator plant" and "devil's backbone." It reproduces via the "plantlets" that grow along the periphery of its leaves. Though enjoyed for its decorative value, mother of thousands can be invasive in arid environments.
Sweet william
10. Sweet william
There are two thoughts on the origin of the sweet william name. The first is that it was named after the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus. The second is that the name came from the writings of Thomas Tusser, an English poet. In either case, this old-fashioned garden plant (Dianthus barbatus) is a lovely addition to any space.
Sweet mock-orange
11. Sweet mock-orange
Philadelphus coronarius, commonly known as sweet mock-orange, is a popular ornamental plant known for the lavish, sweet smell of its gentle flowers. Sweet mock-orange is a deciduous, dense shrub commonly found in Mediterranean woodlands and scrubs.
Peace lily
12. Peace lily
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.
Henbane
13. Henbane
Henbane is a poisonous annual or biennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The plant is entirely covered with greasy hairs. Its seeds spread from mid-spring to early fall.
African violet
14. African violet
As its name indicates, the african violet originated in the coastal region of Tanzania, Africa. It is a well-loved plant in many households, and its compact shape and beautiful blue, pink, purple or white flowers add cheer to any room. The african violet is known to bloom nearly year-round but can be sensitive to cold, so keep at 55 degrees or above.
String of nickels
15. String of nickels
The string of nickels (Dischidia nummularia) is a climbing succulent plant that mainly prefers tropical zones. The plant got its common name because of its round-shaped green to yellowish leaves that look like trails of coins attached to strappy stems. This plant is a pretty indoor houseplant but is also fitting to grow on trees.
Garden croton
16. Garden croton
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.
Virginia creeper
17. Virginia creeper
The virginia creeper is a North American vine from the grape family that has it all - vigorous growth, fragrant flowers, decorative blue-colored berries, and leaves that turn crimson in the fall. Using small forked tendrils with adhesive pads, the virginia creeper will cling strongly to almost all surfaces. It can grow over entire walls, providing shelter and food for wildlife.
Oriental knight's spur
18. Oriental knight's spur
Oriental knight's spur is an annual herbaceous plant with purple flowers that is found in meadows and fields. This plant is native to Europe, Turkey, and North Africa and was introduce to North America. It is considered a highly invasive weed. All parts of oriental knight's spur are toxic if ingested.
Cornflower
19. Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus is known by several names, like cornflower and bachelor’s button. This flower has a beautiful blue color that was a favorite of famed Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Today it is a Crayola crayon color as well as an HTML color name. The color is defined as a medium to light blue that contains very little green.
Dwarf umbrella tree
20. Dwarf umbrella tree
Dwarf umbrella tree (*Schefflera arboricola*) is an evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub native to China. It is commonly grown as a houseplant or a garden plant in milder climates for its decorative palmate compound leaves. The leaves contain calcium oxalates, which can damage internal organs when ingested. It shouldn't be confused with the Australian umbrella tree, *Schefflera actinophylla*.
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