The Pride of Barbados is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is a member of the Fabaceae or legume family. It is originally from Mexico and the Caribbean and has beautiful showy orange-red flowers, fern-like leaves, and prickles on its stems and branches.

The species, Caesalpinia pulcherrima or 'Pride of Barbados, ' is cultivated as a garden ornamental in the tropics and subtropics. The ripened seeds of this species contain tannic acids and are poisonous if ingested resulting in gastrointestinal discomfort.

Phonetic Spelling er-rith-rah-STEM-on gil-EEZ-ee-eye This plant has low severity poison characteristics. See below Description Native to South America, this shrub was introduced into the US has now naturalized to some extent in the southwest US. It is a shrub or small tree in the bean family. The plant is upright, open, rounded irregularly and spreading. Its showy yellow flowers …

The string of buttons is a sprawling, shrubby, perennial succulent native to the South Cape Province to KwaZulu-Natal. This species is found growing in rocky crevices or around boulders in its native habitat. It is a member of the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae). The specific epithet, perforata, means "pierced or penetrated." This references the perforated appearance of the …

Phonetic Spelling kas-kuh-BEL-uh the-VEE-tee-uh This plant has high severity poison characteristics. See below Description Yellow oleander is an upright, evergreen, tropical shrub or small tree in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) growing to a mature height of 8 feet and a spread of 4 feet. The plant is a native of the West Indies, Mexico and parts of Central and South …

Phonetic Spelling dee-fen-BAH-kee-ah seg-WE-neh This plant has high severity poison characteristics. See below Description Dieffenbachia is an erect, broadleaf evergreen perennial in the Araceae family that is native to Central and South America. The large, shiny, green leaves are variegated in a variety of patterns of patches or blotches in colors of cream, white, or yellow. It …

Phonetic Spelling yoo-FOR-bee-uh mar-TIN-ee This plant has low severity poison characteristics. See below Description Martin's spurge is a naturally occurring and accepted hybrid subshrub that is from southern France where it was discovered growing wild in the late 1800s. Its parents are the wood spurge, E. amygdaloides, and the Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia characias …

Attributes: Genus: Euphorbia Species: pulcherrima Family: Euphorbiaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Used as a poison, medicine, and ornamental. American Indians used the bracts to make dye. Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: Mexico to Guatemala Distribution:

Phonetic Spelling stre-LITZ-ee-uh ree-JIN-ay-ee This plant has low severity poison characteristics. See below Description Bird of Paradise Flower is a clumping tropical plant native to South Africa. Its large gray-green leaves arise from underground rhizomes. It is best known for its large unusual inflorescence that resembles a bird's head. It blooms intermittently …

Description Name: A Sampling of Shade Gardens Open to the public: Various County: Various USDA Hardiness Zone: Various Extension Demonstration Garden? No Approximate year the garden/landscape was established: Various What to look for: Gardens in shade provide both challenges and opportunities for growing plants. The design should incorporate plants well …