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This tree generally starts life as an epiphyte, with a seed germinating in a suitable spot in a host tree. It sends roots down, and as soon as they touch the ground, the tree starts growing rapidly, often strangling the host plant, which is how it got its common name of "Strangler Fig."

This cultivar was registered by Wendy Bloomquist under the name 'Jean Adams' but is universally known as 'Just Peachy'.

This is considered invasive in many areas. It spreads very easily from seed.

This is a seedling of 'India' and I have just proposed it for registration. The colors are a little muted due to rainy days. It is a very striking and vibrant flower.

This outstanding variety was introduced by Atom Cholpavee of Thailand.

This fruit is edible only when prepared correctly. 'Ackee and Saltfish' is the National Dish of Jamaica.

This is a compact growing Plumeria, almost shrub-like.

This is one of the cultivars from noted Thai grower Kukiat Tanteeratarm.

It is believed this Plumeria is a cross between Plumeria obtusa 'Singapore' and Plumeria rubra 'Celadine'.

The blooms of this cultivar have the interesting characteristic that they are first white and then turn pink in the course of the day under the influence of sunlight.

This is from Jim Little Farms on Oahu.

This is a little known Australian cultivar.

This is the officially registered name of the cultivar most widely known as 'Wildfire'.

It's possible this is the same cultivar as 'Kimo'; there are many similarities.

This is a very compact growing variety and therefore suitable to be grown in pots.

This is a new cultivar, which I named for a friend who was dealing with breast cancer at the time it first bloomed. I am happy to say she is cancer free now.

In the warmer areas of the USA this plant has become an extremely invasive weed.

This elusive Plumeria species has recently been spotted in the Dominican Republic where it is reportedly reaching a height of 100 ft.

The blooms of this beautiful Plumeria have a very strong rose fragrance.

The stems of this climbing palm are used for baskets in its native area (tropical America).