Alcea rosea
Alcea rosea Hollyhock also known as one of the most cultivated species of the genus Althaea, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It originated in China, was introduced in Europe in the sixteenth century.
Is commonly known by various names: hollyhock, malva de las Indias, real Canamera, mauve isabela.
Description
This herb has jumped from the [...]

Sarcococca is a genus of 16-20 species of flowering plants in the Buxaceae family, native to East and Southeast Asia and the Himalayas.
They are low-growing evergreen shrub reaching 1-2 m high. The leaves are alternate, 3-12 cm long and 1-4 cm wide.
They have fragrant flowers that bloom in winter. The fruit is a red or [...]

Portulacaria afra is a species of flowering plant of the genus Portulacaria. It belongs to the family Portulacaceae by conventional classification, or that of Didiereaceae by phylogenetic classification.
Often confused with Jade Tree (Crassula ovata) This species is a succulent plant native to southern Africa. Its trunk is brown-gray. Its fleshy leaves of green jade are [...]