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The spiral pattern of an Aloe polyphylla plant at the University of California Botanical Garden. Stan Shebs via Wikicommons under CC BY-SA 3.0 To the untrained eye, plants may appear to grow rather ...

An icon of fall, leaves are a favorite motif for many seasonal home accessories, especially on the table. At this time of year, you’re likely to find an abundance of leaf patterns in autumnal hues — ...

Each year Acanthus mollis returns to gardens in Redlands. In fact, their familiar leaves are already popping up in some yards. Acanthus mollis, commonly called bear’s breeches, is one of the great ...