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Atriplex Sagittata
Atriplex Sagittata
Description Atriplex Sagittata, commonly known as Arrowleaf Saltbush, is a unique plant species that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can grow up to 5 feet in height. The plant is known for its long, arrow-shaped leaves and small, greenish flowers that bloom from June to September. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
Atriplex Portulacoides
Atriplex Portulacoides
Description Atriplex Portulacoides, commonly known as Sea Purslane or Halimione, is a salt-tolerant perennial plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia and is widely distributed in coastal areas. This plant is often found in salt marshes, dunes, and beaches, where it plays a crucial role in stabilizing the sand and…
Atraphaxis Frutescens
Atraphaxis Frutescens
Description Atraphaxis Frutescens, also known as the Caucasus Atraphaxis or Shaggy Atraphaxis, is a small, deciduous shrub that belongs to the Polygonaceae family. Originating from the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe, this plant is commonly found growing in rocky and dry soils. It has a slow growth rate and can live up to 20 years with proper care. Taxonomic Information…
Atriplex Pentandra
Atriplex Pentandra
Description Atriplex Pentandra is a species of the Atriplex genus belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family. Commonly known as Orache, this plant is native to North America, where it can be found in arid regions and on sandy soils. It is a fast-growing perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. The leaves of this plant are green…
Atriplex Barclayana
Atriplex Barclayana
Description Atriplex Barclayana, commonly known as Barclay’s Saltbush, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to the western United States and is found in desert and semi-arid regions. The plant is known for its ability to tolerate high saline conditions and is often grown as a forage crop for livestock. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Athysanus Pusillus
Athysanus Pusillus
Description Athysanus Pusillus, commonly known as Tiny Tims, is a small herbaceous annual plant with round and delicate leaves. It belongs to the family Brassicaceae and is native to North Africa and Europe. This flowering plant produces tiny white flowers that are no more than 2mm in diameter. It can reach up to 10cm in height and 15cm in width.…
Atriplex
Atriplex
Description Atriplex is a genus of plants commonly known as saltbushes. These plants belong to the Amaranthaceae family and are native to the arid and semiarid regions of the world. Most Atriplex species are shrubs or small trees, but some are annual or perennial herbs. Some species are also halophytes, meaning they can tolerate high levels of soil salinity. Taxonomic…
Athyrium
Athyrium
Description Athyrium is a genus of ferns that includes over 180 species. These ferns are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with some species also found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The leaves of Athyrium ferns are typically lance-shaped or triangular and may be smooth or have fine hairs. They grow in clumps and can…
Athyrium Wardii
Athyrium Wardii
Description Athyrium Wardii is a perennial fern species that belongs to the family Athyriaceae. It is native to China and Tibet and is known for its striking appearance and easy maintenance. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall and has fronds that are bipinnate, with the lower pinnae being slightly smaller than the upper ones. The fronds are light…
Atractylis Humilis
Atractylis Humilis
Description Atractylis Humilis, commonly known as the thistle-like plant, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a close relative of the sunflower. The plant has a deep taproot that helps it survive in arid conditions. The stem is erect and can grow up to 20 cm in height. The leaves…