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Description Archeria Racemosa, commonly known as Raceme Archeria or Chaff-flower, is a unique and beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. The plant is native to North America and can be found in various parts of the United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. The plant has a woody stem that can grow up to 6 feet tall,…

Description Aralia Californica, commonly known as the California spikenard, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon in the United States. This plant can grow up to 3 meters tall and has a woody stem with large leaves that can reach up to 30 centimeters in length.…

Description Arachniodes is a genus of ferns that belong to the family Dryopteridaceae. These ferns are native to Asia, North America, and Central America. The genus name is derived from the Greek words “arachne” meaning spider and “oides” meaning resembling, referring to the spore-bearing structures that resemble spider webs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order…

Description Archidendron Bubalinum, also known as the Buffalo Thorn or Kudu Thorn, is a deciduous tree native to Africa. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which includes legumes and peas. The tree commonly grows up to 10 meters tall and has a wide canopy. It produces small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters during the summer. These flowers then develop…

Description Aquilegia Vulgaris Var. Stellata Black Barlow, commonly known as Black Barlow, is a stunning flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 60 cm in height and 30 cm in width. This plant is native to Europe and Asia, but it can also be found in North America. It…

Description Arceuthobium Vaginatum, commonly known as Lodgepole Pine Dwarf Mistletoe, is a parasitic plant that primarily infests Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) trees. This plant is a member of the Santalaceae family and is commonly found in North America, specifically in the western United States and Canada. This plant is a hemiparasite, which means that it obtains some of its nutrients…

Description Arbutus Menziesii, commonly known as the Pacific Madrone, is a tree native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is a member of the heather family (Ericaceae) and is known for its stunning reddish-brown bark that peels away to reveal a smooth, greenish layer underneath. The tree can grow up to 100 feet tall and has an…

Description Arachnis, commonly known as spider orchids, is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This genus consists of about 20 species of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids, which are native to Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The name Arachnis was derived from the Greek word “arachne,” which means spider, due to its spider-like appearance. Taxonomic Information…

Description Aquilegia Pubescens, commonly known as the Hairy Columbine, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can be found in various habitats, including meadows, forests, and rocky slopes. The plant grows up to 1-2 feet tall and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide. It has blue-green leaves…

Description Araceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the aroid family, which consists of 114 genera and 3,700 species. The plants in this family are found in various regions around the world, including tropical and subtropical areas. The Araceae family includes some of the most interesting and diverse plants, such as the Philodendron, Anthurium, and the Peace…