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Flowering plants, shrubs and trees provide the environment with much needed oxygen and fight soil erosion. They also provide food and shelter for many animals, as well as contribute to the fertility of soil with their dead leaves and flowers.

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Mariposa Lily

Mariposa Lily, a genus of North American plants that somewhat resemble tulips; they are also called star tulips and globe tulips.

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Marjoram

Marjoram, a name given to two groups of aromatic, perennial herbs native to the Old World.

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Marshmallow

Marshmallow, a perennial herb native to Europe, but introduced in marshy areas in the eastern United States.

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Mastic

Mastic, or Mastich, both măsăt$ik, a fragrant, resinous substance; also, the tree that produces the substance.

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Mate

Mat, or Paraguay Tea, a South American evergreen tree or large shrub. It is grown chiefly in Paraguay and Brazil.

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Mayweed

Mayweed, or Dog Fennel, a strong-scented annual weed native to Europe. It is common in wastelands and along roadsides in North America.

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Meadow Rue

Meadow Rue, or Thalictrum, a large genus of perennial herbs of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Medlar

Medlar, a small, sometimes thorny, Eurasian fruit tree. It is widely grown in Europe and to some extent in the United States.

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Mignonette

Mignonette, a genus of about 60 annual or perennial herbs, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region.

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Milkweed

Milkweed, a perennial herb with sticky, milky sap and tiny, silky-tufted seeds. There are more than 100 species, native to North and South America and Africa.

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Milkwort

Milkwort, a genus of hardy annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, and trees. There are about 550 species, most of them from temperate or subtropical regions.

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Milo

Milo, an annual plant of the grass family. It is a type of grain sorghum native to Africa.

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Mimosa

Mimosa,a genus of trees shrubs, and herbs related to the acacia. The mimosa is native chiefly to tropical America.

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Mistletoe

Mistletoe, a small, parasitic shrub that grows on trees. The plant is widely known through its use for Christmas decorations.

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Mock Orange

Mock Orange, or Syringa, a genus of North American and Eurasian shrubs. Most species grow to a height of 10 feet (3 m).

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Monkey Flower

Monkey Flower, a large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs found on all continents except Europe and Antarctica.

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Moonflower

Moonflower, a twining, perennial vine that blooms at night rather than during the day.

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Morning Glory

Morning Glory, a large group of flowering annual or perennial vines related to the sweet potato.

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Moss

Moss, any of a class of small, simple, green plants. They grow in cool, moist places, often forming dense, velvety masses of vegetation.

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Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash, a small ornamental tree of North America, Europe, and Asia. It is not a true ash.

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