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Balsamorhiza Hookeri

Balsamorhiza Hookeri

Description Balsamorhiza Hookeri, commonly known as Hooker’s balsamroot, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and Canada, growing in areas with dry, rocky soil. The name “balsamroot” refers to the plant’s large, fleshy taproot that has a balsam-like fragrance when cut or bruised. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Brachyglottis Buchananii

Brachyglottis Buchananii

Description Brachyglottis Buchananii is a species of shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand and grows up to 2 meters tall. The plant has a woody stem with leathery, green leaves that are silver-grey underneath. It produces yellow, daisy-like flowers in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
Baptisia Cherries Jubilee

Baptisia Cherries Jubilee

Description Baptisia Cherries Jubilee, also known as False Indigo, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a hybrid cultivar derived from Baptisia australis and Baptisia alba, and it was first introduced in 2002. This plant is characterized by its unique cherry red and yellow flowers that bloom in the late spring to early summer.…
Brazoria

Brazoria

Description Brazoria (Brazoria spp.) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It typically grows as small shrubs or low-growing perennials, with a height ranging from 1 to 3 feet. Brazoria is known for its delicate, pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in dense clusters from spring through fall. Taxonomic Information Domain:…
Blutaparon Vermiculare

Blutaparon Vermiculare

Description Blutaparon Vermiculare, commonly known as the “vermiculated salt marsh weed,” is a plant species that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. This annual herbaceous plant is native to the coastal regions of North, Central, and South America, including the Caribbean islands. It typically grows in salt marshes, mud flats, and other wetlands. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Bellardia Trixago

Bellardia Trixago

Description Bellardia Trixago, commonly known as the Mediterranean bells, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal. This annual plant grows up to 60 cm tall and produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. The…
Begonia Sutherlandii

Begonia Sutherlandii

Description Begonia Sutherlandii is a species of flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as the “Sutherland Begonia.” The plant can grow up to 60 centimeters in height and has an upright growth habit. The leaves of Begonia Sutherlandii are asymmetrical and are light green in color with a red margin.…
Bolbitis Heteroclita

Bolbitis Heteroclita

Description Bolbitis Heteroclita is a unique aquatic fern that is native to Southeast Asia. Also known as Giant Bolbitis or Bolbitis Difformis, it is a popular choice for planted aquariums due to its beautiful and unique appearance. Bolbitis Heteroclita can grow up to 12 inches in length and 6 inches in width. It has long, narrow leaves that are a…
Bursaria Tenuifolia

Bursaria Tenuifolia

Description Bursaria Tenuifolia is a plant species belonging to the Pittosporaceae family, commonly known as the Australian blackthorn or slender bursaria. It is a small, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. The plant has an upright growth habit, and its branches are covered with small, glossy green leaves. Bursaria Tenuifolia produces small, fragrant flowers that are…
Brosimum Guianense

Brosimum Guianense

Description Brosimum Guianense, also known as the crabwood tree, is a species of tree found in the Amazon rainforest and other areas of South America. It can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. The tree is known for its hard, durable wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and other…
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