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Athanasia Tomentosa
Athanasia Tomentosa
Description Athanasia Tomentosa, commonly known as woolly athanasia or woolly everlasting, is a perennial plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in other parts of the world as an ornamental plant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Athanasia Appearance Athanasia Tomentosa…
Atriplex Buchananii
Atriplex Buchananii
Description Atriplex buchananii, commonly known as Buchanan’s saltbush, is a large, evergreen shrub that is native to the coastal areas of California and Baja California. It grows up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide with a dense, rounded form. The foliage is a silvery-grey color, and the plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the spring and summer. Taxonomic…
Athamanta Cretensis
Athamanta Cretensis
Description Athamanta Cretensis, also known as Cretan athamanta or Cretan masterwort, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically in Greece, and is commonly found growing in rocky and mountainous areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Apiaceae Genus Athamanta Appearance…
Atriplex Confertifolia
Atriplex Confertifolia
Description Atriplex Confertifolia, commonly known as Shadscale, is a shrub that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can grow up to 3 feet tall. The plant has a rounded form and gray-green foliage that is covered with small scales. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers that turn into fruit with tiny seeds. The…
Atriplex Cinerea
Atriplex Cinerea
Description Atriplex cinerea, commonly known as the Desert Saltbush, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to the western regions of North America, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. This drought-tolerant plant has a gray-green color and can grow up to 3-6 feet in height and width. Its leaves are wide, oval-shaped,…
Atriplex Watsonii
Atriplex Watsonii
Description Atriplex Watsonii, commonly known as Watson’s saltbrush or Watson’s atriplex, is a shrub native to western North America. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is known for its tolerance to salt and arid conditions. This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and has a spread of 4-6 feet. It is popularly used for landscaping and restoration…
Atractylis Cancellata
Atractylis Cancellata
Description Atractylis Cancellata, commonly known as the Spiny Thistle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. This herbaceous perennial plant typically grows up to 1.5 meters in height and spreads up to 1 meter wide. The plant…
Atriplex Laciniata
Atriplex Laciniata
Description Atriplex Laciniata, commonly known as Frosted Orache or Mountain Saltbush, is a native plant species in North America. It belongs to the family Amaranthaceae and is a hardy perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall. The plant is characterized by its gray-green, silvery leaves and its ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. It is…
Atherospermataceae
Atherospermataceae
Description Atherospermataceae is a plant family native to the Southern Hemisphere, including South America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is a small family consisting of about 10 genera and 100 species of trees and shrubs. The plants in this family are known for their aromatic and medicinal properties. The leaves, bark, and fruits of some species are used to treat…
Atriplex Argentea
Atriplex Argentea
Description Atriplex Argentea, commonly known as silver saltbush, is a small shrub that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family. Native to the western and southwestern United States, this plant is known for its ability to thrive in dry and salty environments. Atriplex Argentea has silver-grey leaves that are covered in fine hairs, giving it a fuzzy appearance. Its branches are thin…
