Plants A-Z by Clue

A

Used as a herbal remedy for sunburns and minor skin abrasions

C

Succulent plant, often very spiky

E

Australian native, has antibacterial properties, sometimes used for treating colds

G

Strong sweet perfume, white flower, also known as cape jasmine

I

Vine, girl's name, some varieties are poisonous or can cause itching

K

This supposed 'superfood' has very curly green leaves, often blended into nutritional smoothies

M

A tree that develops amber to red colouring in Autumn, featured on the Canadian flag

O

Ornate, exotic and elegant flower often given as potted plants. Varieties include phalaenopsis, moth, and spider

Q

Fruit commonly used in place of apples and pears in baking, stewed or preserved, and used to be much more popular

S

Very tall yellow flower resembling a very large, hot star in the sky

U

Grown commonly indoors, a synonym for its name could be 'parasol shrub'

X

Grass trees native to Australia, these plants grow spiky grass bases and many develop a vertical flower spike

Z

Vivid flowers with many petals, some varieties resemble a pom pom