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Annesorhiza Macrocarpa
Annesorhiza Macrocarpa
Description Annesorhiza Macrocarpa, also known as the Large-fruited Annesorhiza, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. The plant has a woody rootstock and grows up to 50 cm tall with numerous branches. It produces striking yellow flowers that bloom from summer…
Anoda Cristata
Anoda Cristata
Description Anoda Cristata, also known as crested anoda, is an annual plant that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico and the Caribbean. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It produces small, white or pink flowers that are…
Angelonia Angustifolia
Angelonia Angustifolia
Description Angelonia Angustifolia, commonly known as Summer Snapdragon or Angel Flower, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. Native to Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, this plant is popular among gardeners for its beautiful flowers and ease of care. The plant can grow up to 18-24 inches tall and has a spread of 12-18…
Angraecum
Angraecum
Description Angraecum is a genus of orchids that contains over 200 species. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and nearby islands. These orchids are known for their unique, beautiful flowers that are often white, green, or yellow. Angraecum orchids are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants or trees in their natural habitat. They have adapted to this lifestyle by…
Angophora
Angophora
Description Angophora is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs that are native to Australia. The genus belongs to the Myrtaceae family and consists of approximately 17 species. The trees can grow up to 50 meters in height and have a broad, spreading canopy. The bark is typically smooth and sheds in large flakes. The leaves are simple, alternate and…
Antennaria Howellii
Antennaria Howellii
Description Antennaria Howellii, also known as Howell’s pussytoes, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in the western regions of the United States and Canada. The plant has a woody base with multiple stems that grow up to 10 cm in height. The leaves are soft, grayish-green…
Anogramma
Anogramma
Description Anogramma is a genus of ferns that belong to the Pteridaceae family. The genus comprises around 10 species of evergreen ferns that are native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Anogramma ferns are characterized by their unique and attractive fronds, which are finely divided and have a delicate texture. They are ideal for growing in pots, as…
Antennaria
Antennaria
Description Antennaria, commonly known as pussytoes, is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family. This perennial plant is native to North America and is known for its beautiful, white or pinkish flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Antennaria is a low-growing plant that reaches a height of 2-8 inches and spreads up to…
Ansellia
Ansellia
Description Ansellia is a genus of orchids that are native to Africa. The genus was named after John Ansell, a British collector of African orchids. Ansellia is a monotypic genus, meaning it only has one species, Ansellia africana. This orchid is commonly known as the leopard orchid, due to the leopard-like spots on its flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Annona Montana
Annona Montana
Description Annona Montana, also known as Mountain Soursop, is a small tree that is native to the Caribbean islands and northern South America. It belongs to the Annonaceae family and is known for its edible fruit, which is similar in taste to the Soursop fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Magnoliales Family Annonaceae Genus…