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Astridia
Astridia
Description Astridia is a stunning flowering plant that belongs to the family Melanthiaceae. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist woodland areas. The plant features a tall stem that can grow up to three feet high and is adorned with attractive clusters of bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers come in a…
Astragalus Lentiginosus Var. Nigricalycis
Astragalus Lentiginosus Var. Nigricalycis
Description Astragalus Lentiginosus Var. Nigricalycis, also known as black-sepaled milkvetch, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to California deserts, particularly in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. This plant species can grow up to 1 foot tall and has an upright stem covered in fine hairs. Its leaves are composed of several small…
Astrolepis Cochisensis
Astrolepis Cochisensis
Description Astrolepis Cochisensis is a rare species of fern that belongs to the family Pteridaceae. It is native to the United States, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico. This plant is unique because it has a rhizomatous growth habit, meaning that it spreads through underground stems. It is also known by its common name, Cochise spleenwort. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
Astragalus Vexilliflexus
Astragalus Vexilliflexus
Description Astragalus Vexilliflexus, also known as flagflex milkvetch, is a perennial legume native to western North America. It is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 6-12 inches. The stems are slender, wiry, and leafy, with leaves that are pinnately compound and covered in fine hairs. The flowers are small and pink, purple, or white, and are arranged…
Astragalus Echinatus
Astragalus Echinatus
Description Astragalus Echinatus, commonly known as Spiny Milk Vetch, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 feet. Astragalus Echinatus can grow up to 20 inches tall and has a spread of up to 24…
Astridia Velutina
Astridia Velutina
Description Astridia Velutina is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its beautiful and unique appearance. It is native to South America, specifically Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It produces small, yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to…
Astrocaryum Mexicanum
Astrocaryum Mexicanum
Description Astrocaryum Mexicanum, commonly known as the Mexican hat palm or the Choco palm, is a species of palm tree that belongs to the Arecaceae family. This palm tree is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is commonly found in rainforests, swamps, and riparian zones.The Astrocaryum Mexicanum palm tree can grow up to 10 meters…
Astrantia
Astrantia
Description Astrantia, also known as masterwort, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe and is widely cultivated for its attractive flowers and foliage. The plant is named after the Greek word “astron,” which means star, due to its star-shaped flowers. Astrantia has a long history of medicinal use, dating back…
Astragalus Layneae
Astragalus Layneae
Description Astragalus Layneae is a species of flowering plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. It is commonly known as Layne’s Milk Vetch and is native to the United States, specifically in the states of Utah and Colorado. The plant is named after Stanley D. Layne, a botanist who discovered it in 1968. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Plantae Phylum:…
Astragalus Preussii
Astragalus Preussii
Description Astragalus Preussii, commonly known as Preuss’s milkvetch, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to East Africa and is found in dry, rocky places at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 meters. The plant has a strong taproot that can reach up to 60 cm in length. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
