The tallest trees in the world are evergreens. The coast or California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) commonly grows up to 328 feet tall. These giant trees grow quickly, up to 3 feet per year, and are native to the southwestern Oregon and northwestern California coasts, where they are considered a vulnerable species.

Longest Total Root Length. A plant of the grass known as rye (Secale cereale ), which has an extensive fibrous root system, was shown to have a total root length of 623 kilometers (387 miles).

Müll. -Doblies) – family Asparagaceae. This monocot from the Great Karoo desert of South Africa is one of the world’s most miniature bulb species (under 3 cm tall) and yet it has the longest valid plant name.

giant sequoia

Kadupul flower

Bamboo is one of the most famous plants gathered around the world. Plants are all around us and the human race has a long relationship with them. They are a huge part of global culture, both revered and enjoyed. Here are 10 famous plants from around the world that have played a big role in our lives.

To highlight a few things, there’s been the investment, the launch of new plants such as Pak Choi, Red Pak Choi and Red Leaf Beet, and the launch of our ‘Ask a Gardener’ forum. As well as this, over 1 000 000 pods were planted and, mini tomato became our most popular plant, worldwide.

Most Popular Houseplants

• Anthurium.
• Golden Pothos.
• Lucky Bamboo.
• Dracaena Marginata.
• Snake Plant.
• Peace Lily.
• Ponytail Palm.
• Majesty Palm. No houseplant is better for adding a touch of the tropics to your home like majesty palm — and that’s one of the reasons its so popular.