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Athysanus
Athysanus
Description Athysanus, also known as sand cress, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant is native to North America and Europe, and it can be found in a wide range of habitats, from sandy areas to rocky slopes. Athysanus has thin stalks that can grow up to 30 cm in height, and its leaves are…
Atractylodes Lancea
Atractylodes Lancea
Description Atractylodes Lancea, also known as Cangzhu, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to China and is widely cultivated for its medicinal properties. The plant’s rhizomes are the most commonly used part, and they have a strong aroma and bitter taste. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
Athyrium Otophorum
Athyrium Otophorum
Description Athyrium Otophorum, commonly known as eared Lady Fern, is a deciduous fern that belongs to the Athyriaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan. The fern features triangular fronds that grow up to 60cm in length and 30cm in width. The pinnules of the fronds are broad and have a shiny, dark green outer surface. The…
Asyneuma Japonicum
Asyneuma Japonicum
Description Asyneuma Japonicum, also known as Japanese Bluebell or Blue Asyneuma, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Japan and grows up to 30 centimeters in height. The plant produces blue-violet flowers from late spring to early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Campanulaceae…
Athanasia
Athanasia
Description Athanasia is a genus of plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to southern Africa and is known for its beautiful and vibrant flowers. The genus name Athanasia comes from the Greek word “athanatos,” which means immortal, referring to the long-lasting nature of the flowers. These plants are commonly grown for their ornamental value and are…
Athyrium Ghost
Athyrium Ghost
Description Athyrium Ghost is a stunning deciduous fern that is well-loved for its unique ghost-like foliage. This fern is native to Japan and is a hybrid between Athyrium niponicum var. pictum and Athyrium filix-femina. The botanical name for Athyrium Ghost is Athyrium x Ghost, and it belongs to the family of Athyriaceae. This fern is easily recognizable by its striking…
Atractylis
Atractylis
Description Atractylis is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. It belongs to the tribe Cardueae, which includes many other thistle-like plants. Atractylis species are known for their striking flowers and spiny leaves. They are hardy and can tolerate drought, making them a popular choice for xeriscaping or low-maintenance landscaping. However, some…
Atriplex Littoralis
Atriplex Littoralis
Description Atriplex Littoralis, commonly known as seaside saltbush, belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. This plant species is native to the coastal areas of Western North America and can grow up to 3 meters in height. It is a perennial shrub that has a unique ability to tolerate salt spray and high winds. Its branches are erect and spreading, and the…
Atriplex Lentiformis
Atriplex Lentiformis
Description Atriplex Lentiformis, commonly known as desert saltbush, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is a shrub that is native to the western United States and parts of northern Mexico. This plant is often found in arid and semi-arid regions and can tolerate extreme weather conditions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Atriplex Prostrata
Atriplex Prostrata
Description Atriplex Prostrata is a hardy, low-growing plant that is native to North America. It is commonly known as the desert holly or mat saltbush. This plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, but it usually stays small and compact. The leaves are green, small, and covered with tiny silver scales that give them a…
