A
Atriplex Maximowicziana
Atriplex Maximowicziana
Description Atriplex Maximowicziana, also known as saltbush, is a plant native to the coasts of Japan, Korea, and eastern Russia. It is a shrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Its leaves are a blue-gray color and are covered in small, white hairs. In the fall, the plant produces small, reddish-brown flowers. Taxonomic Information…
Atriplex Linearis
Atriplex Linearis
Description Atriplex Linearis is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is commonly known as linear-leaved saltbush or narrowleaf saltbush. The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and can spread up to 10 feet wide. It has a gray-green color, and its leaves are narrow and linear, measuring 1-3 inches…
Athanasia Vestita
Athanasia Vestita
Description Athanasia Vestita is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is also commonly known as the Cape Everlasting or the Orange Everlasting. This plant is native to South Africa and is prized for its stunning orange and yellow flowers that bloom all year round. The Athanasia Vestita is a hardy plant that can survive in…
Atherosperma
Atherosperma
Description Atherosperma, commonly known as Tasmanian sassafras, is an evergreen plant belonging to the family Atherospermataceae. It is native to the cool temperate rainforests of Australia, particularly Tasmania. The plant is characterized by its smooth bark, glossy green leaves, and a strong sassafras aroma. Atherosperma can reach a height of 20-30 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to…
Atriplex Hortensis
Atriplex Hortensis
Description Atriplex Hortensis, commonly known as Garden Orache, is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia but has been introduced in North America, where it is now naturalized. The plant has a long history of cultivation, mainly for its edible leaves, which are used in salads or cooked like spinach.…
Atriplex Canescens Var. Laciniata
Atriplex Canescens Var. Laciniata
Description Atriplex Canescens Var. Laciniata, also known as the Fourwing Saltbush or Shadscale, is a shrub that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is a native plant in North America and can be found in rocky areas, deserts, and arid regions where it can thrive in hot and dry conditions. This plant is known for its silvery-grey leaves and its…
Asystasia Gangetica
Asystasia Gangetica
Description Asystasia Gangetica, commonly known as Chinese Violet or Coromandel, is a tropical plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia and commonly found in humid areas, such as forests, grasslands, and riverbanks. This plant is known for its ornamental value and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever,…
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…
