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Bartonia Verna
Bartonia Verna
Description Bartonia Verna, also known as rock pink, is a herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America and can be found growing in rocky and sandy habitats. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Gentianales Family: Gentianaceae Genus: Bartonia Appearance The Bartonia Verna plant grows up to…
Bartonia Verna
Bartonia Verna
Description Bartonia Verna, also known as rock pink, is a herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the Gentianaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America and can be found growing in rocky and sandy habitats. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Gentianales Family: Gentianaceae Genus: Bartonia Appearance The Bartonia Verna plant grows up to…
Burmannia Coelestis
Burmannia Coelestis
Description Burmannia Coelestis, commonly known as the Sky-blue Burmannia, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Burmanniaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This small herbaceous plant has a unique, elegant appearance that can effortlessly blend in with any garden. The Burmannia Coelestis produces one to two white and blue flowers…
Brickellia Atractyloides
Brickellia Atractyloides
Description Brickellia Atractyloides, commonly known as the Teguasco Brickellbush, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. It is a well-adapted plant that can survive in various soil types and climatic conditions. The Teguasco Brickellbush grows up to 1.2 meters in height and…
Bromus Carinatus
Bromus Carinatus
Description Bromus Carinatus is a grass species commonly found in western North America. It is also known as California brome or mountain brome. This perennial grass can grow up to 3 feet tall and has long, narrow leaves with rough edges. Its flowers are arranged in loose clusters and are greenish-purple in color. It blooms from May to July and…
Brachycereus
Brachycereus
Description Brachycereus, commonly known as the short-spined cereus, is a genus of cacti native to South America. These plants are characterized by their columnar shape and short spines, which range in color from yellow to brown. The flowers of the Brachycereus are typically large and showy, with a range of colors from white to red. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom:…
Blechnopsis
Blechnopsis
Description Blechnopsis is a genus of ferns that belongs to the family Blechnaceae. They are native to North America and are known for their unique appearance and hardiness. Blechnopsis ferns are easy to identify due to their elongated fronds that are divided into segments. They grow up to 3 feet tall and are ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, and…
Bidens Subalternans
Bidens Subalternans
Description Bidens Subalternans, commonly known as Spanish needles or butterfly needles, is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Central and South America and is widely distributed in North America, Asia, and Africa. Bidens Subalternans is a self-seeding plant that can grow up to 2 meters in height and has a lifespan…
Basella
Basella
Description Basella, also known as Malabar spinach or vine spinach, is a climbing vine that belongs to the Basellaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa but is now widely cultivated in different parts of the world for its edible leaves and shoots. Basella is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height when…
Brachiaria
Brachiaria
Description Brachiaria is a genus of grasses that is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is known for its multiple uses, including forage, soil conservation, and bioenergy. Brachiaria grasses are also used in landscaping and erosion control. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order Poales Family Poaceae Genus Brachiaria Appearance Brachiaria…