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Brachychiton Discolor
Brachychiton Discolor
Description Brachychiton Discolor, commonly known as the Lacebark, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia, specifically in Queensland and New South Wales. This tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 3 meters. The bark of Lacebark is the most unique feature…
Balanophoraceae
Balanophoraceae
Description Balanophoraceae is a family of parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll and obtain their nutrients from the roots of other plants. It comprises approximately 20 genera and 100 species that are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. These plants are known for their unique and intriguing appearance, which often resembles a small mushroom or a coral. They have a…
Bedfordia Arborescens
Bedfordia Arborescens
Description Bedfordia Arborescens, also known as the Natal Bottlebrush, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to the coastal forests and bushveld of South Africa and Mozambique. This plant is known for its beautiful flowers and unique bottlebrush-shaped inflorescences, which bloom in late winter or early spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Bursaria Spinosa
Bursaria Spinosa
Description Bursaria Spinosa is a plant that belongs to the family Pittosporaceae. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall. The leaves are glossy and dark green, about 2-5cm long and 1-3cm wide. The flowers are small, white or cream-colored and are produced in clusters from late winter to early summer. The fruit of…
Berkheya Francisci
Berkheya Francisci
Description Berkheya Francisci is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is known for its beautiful yellow flowers. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and has a diameter of 50 cm. The leaves of Berkheya Francisci are lance-shaped and have a grayish-green color. The flowers bloom in the…
Bedfordia Arborescens
Bedfordia Arborescens
Description Bedfordia Arborescens, also known as the Natal Bottlebrush, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to the coastal forests and bushveld of South Africa and Mozambique. This plant is known for its beautiful flowers and unique bottlebrush-shaped inflorescences, which bloom in late winter or early spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Begonia Silver Jewell
Begonia Silver Jewell
Description Begonia Silver Jewell is a stunning plant that belongs to the Begoniaceae family. This plant is known for its silvery-white leaves that have a metallic sheen, adding a unique touch to your indoor or outdoor garden. The Begonia Silver Jewell is a hybrid of Begonia Metallica and Begonia Sanguinea. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to…
Buxus Sinica
Buxus Sinica
Description Buxus Sinica, commonly known as Chinese Boxwood, is an evergreen shrub native to China and Korea. It belongs to the family Buxaceae and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its dense, dark green foliage and its ability to be pruned into various shapes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Buxales Family…
Berkheya Carduoides
Berkheya Carduoides
Description Berkheya Carduoides is a thistle-like plant that is native to South Africa. It is also known as the “Pincushion” due to its distinctive flower head. The plant can grow up to 1 meter in height and has a spread of around 40 centimeters. The leaves of the plant are deeply lobed and can be up to 40 centimeters long.…
Begonia Devil S Delight
Begonia Devil S Delight
Description Begonia Devil’s Delight is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to South and Central America. It is a member of the Begoniaceae family and is commonly grown as a houseplant due to its striking appearance. The plant produces small, asymmetrical leaves that are dark green in color with red undersides. Its flowers, which bloom in the summer,…