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Garden Bloomers

Flame Vine
'Flame Vine' -  Pyrostegia venusta
on the fence along Pine DriveA
species of evergreen climbing shrub native to South America.  
Brazilian Red Cloak
'Brazilian Red Cloak' - Megakepasma erythrochlamys
in the Acanthaceae bed
Native to Venezuela, this is the only species of this kind of Acanth.
Camellias
Camellias - Camellia japonica
in the Shade Garden
Camellias are small evergreen shrubs and trees originating in Asia that are often used for making tea and oils. 
Begonias
Begonias
in front of the conservatory
Begonias are tropical and subtropical shrubs grown for their colorful flowers and hardiness.
Cardinal’s Guard
'Cardinal's Guard' - Pachystachys coccinea
in the Acanthaceae bed
Native to the West Indies and South America
Alligator Plant
'Alligator Plant' - Acanthus montanus
in the Acanthaceae bed  
Roses
Roses - Rosa chinensis
in the Herb Garden  
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