Rose mallow, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Snow Queen' Front view of one red flower with long anther emerging from variegated leaves.

Witch hazel, Hamamelis mollis, Two leaves on two twigs crossing and backlit against a dappled background.

Candelabra tree, Euphorbia candelabrum, Side view of several ridged spikey columns in sunlight against a blue sky.

Quince, Cydonia oblonga, Close side view of one opening white flower and leaves.

Quince, Cydonia oblonga, Close top view of one opening white flower and leaves.

Natal plum, Carissa macrocarpa, Top view one of white flower against leaves.

Aloe vera, Two plants in foreground, one with a flowering spike and others behind, Growing on a dry terrain against a blue sky.

Madagascar ocotillo, Alluaudia procera, Close side view of small leaflets in patterns along a spiny woody stem, Backlit.

Madagascar ocotillo, Alluaudia procera, Close side view of small leaflets in patterns along a spiny woody stem.

Madagascar ocotillo, Alluaudia procera, Close side view of small leaflets in patterns along a spiny woody stem.

Sage, Salvia officinalis, Close up of mass of dense green leaves of the garden herb.

Chive, Allium schoenoprasum, Purple buds and emerging flowers on long green stems.g