Knightia is an extinct genus of clupeid bony fish that lived in the freshwater lakes and rivers of North America and Asia during the Eocene epoch. The genus was erected by David Starr Jordan in 1907, in honor of the late University of Wyoming professor Wilbur Clinton Knight, "an indefatigable student of the paleontology of the Rocky Mountains." It is the official state fossil of Wyoming, and the most commonly excavated fossil fish in the world.

Knightia is an extinct freshwater fish genus from the Eocene, suited as a specimen tree in warmer regions with full sun and spring to summer interest.

Knightia

Leucadendron is a genus of small evergreen shrubs known for their distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, colourful bracts. These bushy plants have leathery, stalkless leaves and thrive best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. They prefer well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and are hardy to UK zone H3. Leucadendron cultivars are suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage settings, and Mediterranean-style borders, offering interest in spring and summer and can also be used as cut flowers.

Leucadendron is an evergreen shrub with colourful cone-shaped flower clusters, ideal for full sun and coastal or courtyard gardens, flowering in spring and

Leucadendron

Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset' PBR is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Leucadendron genus, known for small trees and shrubs with distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, colourful bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean-style planting. It is valued for spring and summer interest and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.

Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset' PBR is a bushy evergreen with colourful bracts, perfect for full sun, coastal and courtyard gardens, flowering in spring and

Leucadendron 'Burgundy Sunset'PBR

Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, which consists of small trees and shrubs known for their distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, leaf-like bracts. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, favouring full sun in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal and gravel gardens, and patios. 'Cream Delight' is valued for its interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken with bottom heat during summer.

Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' is a bushy evergreen with distinctive cone-shaped flowers, ideal for full sun and versatile in city, coastal, and cottage gardens.

Leucadendron 'Cream Delight'

Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, known for its distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by colourful bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal areas, and gravel gardens, 'Goldstrike' is hardy to UK zone H3. It is particularly valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.

Leucadendron 'Goldstrike' thrives in full sun, hardy to RHS H3, ideal for patios, coastal gardens and cut flowers with spring and summer interest.

Leucadendron 'Goldstrike'

Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Leucadendron genus, known for its distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by colourful bracts. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, growing well in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as coastal and cottage-style settings, it is hardy to UK zone H3. This cultivar is valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.

Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby' is an evergreen shrub with colourful cone-shaped flower clusters, ideal for full sun and coastal or courtyard gardens.

Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby'

Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Leucadendron genus, known for its distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, colourful bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acidic to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it suits city and courtyard gardens, coastal settings, and Mediterranean-style borders. 'Safari Goldstrike' is valued for its spring and summer interest and can also be used as a cut flower.

Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike' is a hardy H3 shrub ideal for full sun, offering vibrant spring and summer interest in coastal and courtyard gardens.

Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike'

Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Leucadendron genus, which includes small trees and shrubs known for their distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by large, leaf-like bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city courtyards, coastal and cottage gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3. 'Sand Dollar' is particularly valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer.

Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar' is a bushy evergreen with distinctive cone-shaped flowers, ideal for full sun and perfect for patios, coastal and cottage gardens.

Leucadendron 'Sand Dollar'

Leucadendron conicum, the garden route conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and is part of the fynbos form. The plant is native to the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape, where it occurs in the Langeberg, Outeniqua Mountains, Tsitsikamma Mountains, Elandsberg and Garden Route plain.The shrub grows to be 6 m and bears flowers from October to November. In Afrikaans it is known as vaaltolbos. The tree is number 78.1 on the National List of Indigenous Trees in South Africa. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and wall side borders. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Leucadendron conicum is a member of the Proteaceae family and features the signature cone-shaped flower clusters characteristic of the Leucadendron genus. This species requires both male and female plants to produce its unique fruiting cones and is distinguished by its leathery, stalkless leaves.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucadendron_conicum

Leucadendron conicum

Leucadendron coniferum, also known at the dune conebush, is an evergreen, dioecious shrub or small tree of up to 4 m (13 ft) high, that has been assigned to the family Proteaceae. It has a whorl of conspicuous yellow leaves subtending the flowerheads. The flowers can be found in August and September. It grows in sandy soils near the coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is native to Cape Provinces, ZA and Western Cape. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and wall side borders. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Leucadendron coniferum is a member of the Proteaceae family, known for its unique, cone-shaped clusters of flowers surrounded by large, colorful bracts. This species requires both male and female plants to produce its characteristic fruiting cones, and features stems lined with leathery, stalkless leaves.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucadendron_coniferum

Leucadendron coniferum

Leucadendron linifolium, the line-leaf conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and wall side borders. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Leucadendron linifolium, a member of the Proteaceae family, features unique cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by broad, leaf-like bracts. This species requires both male and female plants for the production of its fruiting cones, and its stems are topped with leathery, stalkless leaves.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucadendron_linifolium

Leucadendron linifolium

Leucadendron macowanii, the acacia-leaf conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa. The flowers of Leucadendron macowanii are composed of bracts that create a cone-like appearance. The bracts come in a range of colors, including shades of green, pink, and red, making it an attractive ornamental plant. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and wall side borders. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Leucadendron macowanii is a member of the Proteaceae family, characterized by its unique cone-shaped flower clusters surrounded by broad, leaf-like bracts. This species requires both male and female plants to produce its fruiting cones, and features leathery, stalkless leaves along its branches.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucadendron_macowanii

Leucadendron macowanii

Leucospermum catherinae, known as Catherine wheel leucospermum or Catherine's pincushion, is a bushy evergreen shrub from the Proteaceae family. It features tough, leathery foliage and compact, cone-shaped flower clusters with prominent, vividly coloured styles. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered locations. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, requiring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for Mediterranean climates, it is hardy to H1C and is typically grown in conservatories or greenhouses. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings, with interest in spring and summer.

Catherine wheel leucospermum is an evergreen shrub with tough foliage and cone-shaped flowers, ideal for conservatories in Mediterranean climates, flowering

Leucospermum catherinae

Catherine wheel leucospermum | Leucospermum catherinae

Leucospermum cuneiforme is an upright evergreen shrub with many pustules growing on the lower branches, wedge-shaped leaves, and oval, initially yellow flower heads that later turn orange, with long styles sticking far beyond the perianths, jointly giving the impression of a pincushion. It is called wart-stemmed pincushion in English and luisiesbos (lice-bush) in Afrikaans. The species is common in the southern mountains of South Africa. It is native to Cape Provinces, ZA and Western Cape, Eastern Cape. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK (RHS H1c). Suggested uses include mediterranean climate plants. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Leucospermum cuneiforme is an evergreen shrub with yellow to orange flowers in spring and summer, ideal for conservatories and Mediterranean climates.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucospermum_cuneiforme

Leucospermum, commonly known as pincushions, is a genus of evergreen upright, sometimes creeping shrubs that is assigned to the Proteaceae, with currently 48 known species.

Leucospermum cuneiforme

Leucospermum oleifolium is a bushy evergreen shrub from the Proteaceae family, suited to conservatory or greenhouse cultivation. It features tough, leathery foliage and compact, cone-shaped flower clusters with prominent styles, typical of the Leucospermum genus. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained, with an acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to H1C and is best grown in sheltered conditions, making it suitable for Mediterranean-style planting. Interest is highest in spring and summer, and propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

Leucospermum oleifolium is a bushy evergreen shrub with leathery foliage and cone-shaped flowers, ideal for conservatories in Mediterranean climates.

Leucospermum oleifolium

Lomatia tasmanica, commonly known as king's holly, is a cultivar of the Lomatia genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs and trees with simple to intricately divided pinnate leaves. This cultivar features a bushy habit and evergreen foliage, thriving in well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. It prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from a sheltered position, making it suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and conservatories. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, with racemes of tubular flowers that open into star-like shapes.

King's holly (Lomatia tasmanica) is an evergreen shrub with bushy foliage, ideal for coastal and city gardens, flowering in spring and summer.

Lomatia tasmanica

King's holly | Lomatia tasmanica

Macadamia integrifolia is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australian rainforests. Common names include macadamia, smooth-shelled macadamia, bush nut, Queensland nut, Bauple nut and nut oak.

Macadamia nut (Macadamia integrifolia) is a hardy H4 ornamental tree, perfect for full sun with spring and summer interest in UK gardens.

Macadamia integrifolia (F)

Macadamia nut | Macadamia integrifolia

Mimetes, the pagoda, is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees 0.5–6 m (1.6–19.7 ft) high, with thirteen species assigned to the family Proteaceae. This genus, as with other proteas, is popular with nectarivorous birds such as the Cape sugarbird and several sunbird species.

Mimetes is an evergreen shrub or small tree, perfect as a specimen or container plant, flowering in spring and summer, hardy to RHS H4.

Mimetes

Protea 'Mayday' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Protea genus, known for its tough, smooth leaves and compact clusters of small flowers surrounded by prominent bracts. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position facing south or west, growing best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for coastal and Mediterranean climates, as well as sub-tropical areas. This cultivar is ideal for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Protea 'Mayday' is a bushy evergreen shrub with compact flower clusters, thriving in full sun and ideal for coastal and Mediterranean gardens.

Protea 'Mayday'

Protea 'Sheila' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Protea genus, known for its tough, smooth leaves and compact clusters of small flowers surrounded by prominent bracts. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for coastal and Mediterranean climates, it can be grown in patios, conservatories, or greenhouses and is valued for cut flowers. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best cultivated in fertile, well-drained soil with sun or part shade, flowering in spring and summer.

Protea 'Sheila' is a bushy evergreen shrub with tough leaves and compact flower clusters, ideal for full sun, coastal and Mediterranean gardens.

Protea 'Sheila'

Protea compacta is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is similar to Protea eximia. Its distribution is from the Kleinmond to Bredasdorp Mountains in South Africa and is one of the best known proteas in the cut flower industry. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for coastal, mediterranean climate plants, sub-tropical, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Protea compacta, commonly known as the Bot River protea or Bot River sugarbush, belongs to the Proteaceae family. This evergreen shrub features durable, smooth leaves and produces compact clusters of small flowers, each with four petals, surrounded by distinct leaf-like bracts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protea_compacta

Protea compacta

Bot River protea | Protea compacta

Protea lacticolor or the Hottentot sugarbush, Hottentot white sugarbush or Hottentot's Holland sugarbush, is a flowering shrub of the Protea genus. It is also known as the Hottentotwitsukkerbos.

Protea lacticolor is a hardy H3 flowering shrub perfect for full sun, ideal for coastal and Mediterranean gardens, patios, and cut flowers in spring and summer.

Protea lacticolor

Protea laurifolia, also known as the grey-leaf sugarbush, is a shrub from South Africa. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. Another vernacular name for this species is laurel sugarbush. In Afrikaans this species is known by the common names of louriersuikerbos, lourier-suikerbos, suikerbos and suikerkan. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for coastal, mediterranean climate plants, sub-tropical, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Protea laurifolia, commonly known as laurel protea or grey-leaf protea, belongs to the diverse Proteaceae family. This evergreen shrub features robust, smooth leaves and produces small flowers grouped together in compact clusters, each surrounded by pronounced leaf-like bracts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protea_laurifolia

Protea laurifolia

Laurel protea | Protea laurifolia

Protea lepidocarpodendron, the black bearded sugarbush, is a bearded Protea that is placed in the section Speciosae. It grows between one and 2 m tall, with narrowly oblong leaves. Flowerheads are oblong with a purple-black beard and black hairs below the beard. It typically grows in sandstone, fericrete and granite soils in the Western Cape from Cape Town to Kleinmond. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for coastal, mediterranean climate plants, sub-tropical, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Protea lepidocarpodendron is a member of the Proteaceae family, known for its evergreen nature and robust, smooth leaves. This species features dense clusters of small flowers, each with four petals and surrounded by distinctive leaf-like bracts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protea_lepidocarpodendron

Protea lepidocarpodendron

Telopea 'Burgundy' is a bushy cultivar of the Telopea genus, which comprises sizable, evergreen shrubs or small trees with tough, leathery foliage. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained and acidic in pH. It prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, ideally south- or west-facing. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for sub-tropical, coastal, city, courtyard, patio, and container gardens. Its large, vibrant flowers appear at the branch tips during spring and summer.

Telopea 'Burgundy' is a bushy evergreen shrub with leathery foliage, perfect for sub-tropical and coastal gardens, flowering in spring and summer.

Telopea 'Burgundy'

Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') is a bushy cultivar of the Telopea genus, which comprises sizable evergreen shrubs or small trees with tough, leathery foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acidic pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for sub-tropical, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, as well as patios and containers. Its large, vibrant flowers appear in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to the garden.

Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo') thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for sub-tropical and coastal UK gardens with spring to summer interest.

Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo')

Telopea 'Shady Lady Red' is a bushy cultivar of the Telopea genus, which comprises sizable, evergreen shrubs or small trees with tough, leathery foliage. This cultivar produces large, vibrant flowers at the tips of its branches, adding interest in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acidic pH, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, it grows well in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H2, making it ideal for sub-tropical, coastal, city, courtyard, patio, and container gardens.

Telopea Shady Lady Red is an evergreen shrub with large, vibrant flowers in spring and summer, ideal for sub-tropical, coastal, and courtyard gardens.

Telopea Shady Lady Red

Telopea speciosissima, commonly known as the New South Wales waratah or simply waratah, is a large shrub in the plant family Proteaceae. It is endemic to New South Wales in Australia.

Telopea speciosissima 'Am Waratah' is a large, spring-summer flowering shrub ideal for sub-tropical and coastal UK gardens with partial shade to full sun.

Telopea speciosissima 'Am Waratah'

Waratah 'Red Embers' is a large, hardy shrub with striking spring and summer blooms, ideal for sub-tropical, coastal, and city gardens.