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Axyris

Axyris

Description Axyris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae, commonly known as ‘goldmoss.’ It comprises two species, Axyris amaranthoides and Axyris prostrata, which are native to Asia, Europe, and North America. These annual plants typically grow up to 30 cm tall, with small, inconspicuous flowers that bloom from June to September. The leaves are opposite, linear, and…
Aureolaria Pedicularia

Aureolaria Pedicularia

1. Description Aureolaria Pedicularia is an herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the genus Aureolaria and family Orobanchaceae. It is commonly known as Fern-leaved False Foxglove or Yellow False Foxglove. The plant is native to eastern North America and can be found growing in moist and shady areas such as forest edges, rocky slopes, and riverbanks. 2. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Avonia Ustulata

Avonia Ustulata

Description Avonia Ustulata is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Portulacaceae. It is native to the arid regions of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. This plant is also known as the “burnt avonia” due to its unique appearance. It is a small, slow-growing succulent that forms a compact rosette of leaves, which is perfect for rock gardens, terrariums…
Averrhoa Bilimbi

Averrhoa Bilimbi

Description Averrhoa Bilimbi, also known as the Bilimbi fruit tree, is a tropical fruit tree that belongs to the genus Averrhoa and the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to the Malay Peninsula and Indonesia, but it is now widely cultivated in many tropical regions around the world, including Southeast Asia, India, Brazil, and the Caribbean. The tree can grow up…
Azorella Prolifera

Azorella Prolifera

Description Azorella Prolifera, also known as “Molina’s cushion,” is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Andes mountains in Chile and Argentina. It belongs to the Apiaceae family and is known for its unique cushion-like appearance. The plant is often found growing in rocky, mountainous areas at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 meters. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Austroderia Splendens

Austroderia Splendens

Description Austroderia Splendens, commonly known as Splendid Toetoe, is a species of large, herbaceous plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in various regions, including Otago, Marlborough, and Canterbury. This plant can grow up to 4 meters in height and features long, arching leaves that form a dense clump. The…
Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia

Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia

Description Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia, also known as Japanese laurel, is an evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with a dense, upright growth habit. The leaves of Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia are large, glossy, and leathery, with a distinct yellow variegation. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in late winter to early spring,…
Aucuba Japonica

Aucuba Japonica

Description Aucuba Japonica, also known as spotted laurel, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Garryaceae family. Native to Japan, this plant is popular as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscapes. The plant grows to a height of up to 10 ft with a spread of up to 6 ft, and its leaves are glossy and leathery, measuring…
Ayenia Filiformis

Ayenia Filiformis

Description Ayenia Filiformis is a perennial shrub that is native to the southern United States and the Caribbean. It is known by several other common names, including Baja ayenia, desert ayenia, and slender ayenia. This plant is a member of the mallow family and can grow up to 6 feet tall.The leaves of Ayenia Filiformis are long and narrow, measuring…
Aubrieta Purple Cascade

Aubrieta Purple Cascade

Description The Aubrieta Purple Cascade is a perennial plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant is native to Europe and Asia and can grow up to a height of 6 inches and a width of up to 18 inches. It has small, purple flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The Aubrieta Purple Cascade is a great…
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