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Begonia Palmata
Begonia Palmata
Description Begonia Palmata, also known as the Palmate-leaved Begonia, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Begoniaceae family. This plant is native to tropical regions of South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall and 45 cm wide. Begonia Palmata has attractive foliage and produces…
Barbarea Orthoceras
Barbarea Orthoceras
Description Barbarea Orthoceras, also known as Winter Cress, is a biennial herb that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant is native to Europe but has been introduced to North America, where it has become naturalized. It is commonly grown for its edible leaves, which have a slightly bitter taste and can be used in salads or cooked dishes. The…
Bulbophyllum Elliotii
Bulbophyllum Elliotii
Description Bulbophyllum Elliotii is a species of orchid that is native to Papua New Guinea. It was first discovered and named after its collector, William Elliot, in 1878. This orchid is known for its unique appearance, with its flowers growing in clusters and its pseudobulbs resembling small bulbs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales…
Brahea Armata
Brahea Armata
Description The Brahea Armata, also known as the Blue Hesper Palm or Mexican Blue Palm, is a slow-growing palm tree that can reach a height of up to 20 meters (66 feet). It is native to Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula and can also be found in parts of California and Arizona. The Brahea Armata has a single trunk that is…
Bredia Quadrangularis
Bredia Quadrangularis
Description Bredia Quadrangularis is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in tropical forests. The plant has a rounded and bushy form and can grow up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and leathery, and it produces small, fragrant, and white flowers…
Biebersteinia Heterostemon
Biebersteinia Heterostemon
Description Biebersteinia Heterostemon, also known as the Siberian lily, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Melanthiaceae. It is native to Central Asia and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant has a single, unbranched stem with narrow leaves that are arranged alternately. The flowers are small and white, arranged in upright clusters that bloom…
Boykinia Major
Boykinia Major
Description Boykinia Major, also known as Large Boykinia, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to western North America, particularly in Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. The plant produces rosettes of large, glossy, green leaves that grow up to 15 inches in length. In late spring to early summer, Boykinia Major produces tall,…
Bauhinia Purpurea
Bauhinia Purpurea
Description Bauhinia Purpurea, also known as the purple orchid tree, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated for its beautiful and fragrant flowers. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and has a spread of around 8 meters. Its leaves are shaped like a butterfly,…
Bocconia Frutescens
Bocconia Frutescens
Description Bocconia Frutescens, commonly known as tree poppy, is a large shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet tall. It is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico and parts of South America. This plant is known for its striking foliage and unique flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Ranunculales…
Begonia Flamboyant
Begonia Flamboyant
Description Begonia Flamboyant, also known as Begonia x tuberhybrida, is a hybrid plant that belongs to the Begoniaceae family. It is a beautiful and exotic plant that is highly sought after by garden enthusiasts due to its vibrant colors and unique shapes. The plant is a cross between Begonia boliviensis and Begonia pearcei, and it has become one of the…