Plants that start with J

J is for Jacaranda

The jacaranda is a tree originally from Mexico. It is deciduous, and is covered in purple flowers in spring. They survive well in areas with long, hot summers. Jacarandas are frost sensitive when they are young, but frost hardy when they are older.

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J is for Jade plant

Succulents, Plants

A jade plant is a succulent with spongy green leaves, thick stems and pink or white flowers.

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J is for Jalapeño

Edible plants, Herbs & spices

A jalapeño is a small chili pepper originating in Mexico. They have a smooth, firm, rounded body. They are usually picked while green, and pickled.

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J is for Jasmine (Plant)

Plants

Jasmine is a group of shrubs and climbing plants, many of which have strongly scented flowers. They are a popular ornamental garden plant. The flowers smell strongest at night. The jasmine most people are familiar with is common jasmine, which is a climbing variety.

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J is for Jelly bean plant

Succulents

Jelly bean plants are a very easy to grow succulent that has leaves that look like jelly beans. You can grow a new plant from a single leaf of a jellybean plant. These plants can tolerate most conditions, including drought and frost.

Carlos Felix / Public Domain

J is for Juniper

Conifers

Junipers are conifers in the cypress family. Junipers range in size from small shrubs to large trees. They are very popular as bonsai plants. Some kinds of juniper have aromatic edible berries that are used as a flavoring for drinks such as gin.

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