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Aspalathus Flexuosa

Description Aspalathus Flexuosa belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is commonly known as the pea family, and is native to South Africa. This species is known for its fragrant and sweet aroma and is often used to make a herbal tea that is known as rooibos. The plant has a woody stem, and its leaves are needle-like and green in…

Aspalathus Digitifolia

Description Aspalathus Digitifolia, also known as Digitifolius Rooibos, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa, where it grows in the fynbos biome. The plant is prized for its medicinal properties and is commonly used to make herbal tea. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall…

Asparagus Aphyllus

Description Asparagus Aphyllus, also known as the leafless asparagus, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. This plant is native to southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It grows up to 60 cm in height and has long, thin, green stems with small, scale-like leaves that are often absent. The plant produces small, white, star-shaped flowers…

Asclepias Verticillata

Description Asclepias Verticillata, also known as Whorled Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to eastern North America and can be found growing in prairies, savannas, and open woods. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of about 1-2 feet. Taxonomic Information | Domain| Kingdom| Phylum |…

Asclepias Variegata

Description Asclepias Variegata, also known as Redring Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the milkweed family. The plant is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows naturally in wetlands, marshes, and swamps. Asclepias Variegata can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and typically blooms from May to August. The plant produces…

Asparagus Capensis

Description Asparagus Capensis, also known as Cape Asparagus, is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and its shoots are harvested for food. Asparagus Capensis is a hardy plant that can withstand drought and poor soil conditions. Taxonomic…

Aspalathus Chortophila

Description Aspalathus Chortophila, commonly known as “Rooibos,” is a flowering plant native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is well-known for its fragrant leaves, which are used to make a caffeine-free herbal tea that is enjoyed worldwide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaceae…

Asparagus Cochinchinensis

Description Asparagus Cochinchinensis, also known as Chinese Asparagus, is a species of flowering plant native to China and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family Asparagaceae and is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Asparagaceae Genus Asparagus Appearance Asparagus Cochinchinensis is a perennial plant that can grow…

Aspalathus Linearis

Description Aspalathus Linearis, commonly known as the Rooibos plant, is a member of the legume family and is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. The plant is an evergreen shrub that grows up to two meters tall and has needle-like leaves that are green when young and turn red when mature. The plant produces yellow flowers in…

Aspalathus Hirta

Description Aspalathus Hirta is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It is also known as “Cape Honeybush” and is a member of the Fabaceae family. The plant is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer…