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Brunonia Australis
Brunonia Australis
Description Brunonia Australis, also known as the Blue Pincushion or Native Cornflower, is a stunning plant native to Australia. It belongs to the family Goodeniaceae and is a perennial herb that can grow up to 30cm in height. The plant produces vibrant blue flowers that are approximately 2-3cm wide and are surrounded by a ring of small leaves. The flowers…
Burchardia Congesta
Burchardia Congesta
Description Burchardia Congesta is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is also known as Milkmaids, a name derived from the white star-shaped flowers that resemble milk jugs. This perennial plant is native to Australia and is widely grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can grow up to 50cm tall and blooms in spring…
Berberis Japonica
Berberis Japonica
Description Berberis Japonica, also known as Japanese Barberry or Berberis thunbergii, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Japan and is commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, making it a great choice for hedges, borders, or as a…
Blandfordia Punicea
Blandfordia Punicea
Description Blandfordia Punicea, commonly known as Christmas Bells or Coral Bells, is a flowering plant native to eastern Australia. It belongs to the family of Blandfordiaceae, which consists of six species of herbaceous perennials. It is a popular ornamental plant grown for its vibrant red flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Blephilia
Blephilia
Description Blephilia is a genus of perennial plants that are native to North America. There are approximately 23 species of Blephilia that belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae. These plants are known for their attractive flowers and pleasant fragrance, which make them a popular choice among gardeners. They are also used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties. Taxonomic Information…
Bruniaceae
Bruniaceae
Description Bruniaceae is a family of flowering plants consisting of about 90 species that are native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. These plants are shrubs or small trees that grow up to 5 meters tall. They are known for their unique and intricate flowers that come in shades of white, pink, and purple. Bruniaceae plants are highly…
Burchardia
Burchardia
Description Burchardia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Colchicaceae. The genus includes about 20 species that are native to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. These plants are herbaceous perennial bulbs that grow up to 60 cm tall. They have narrow leaves and bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Blachia
Blachia
Description Blachia is a genus of plants that belong to the family Cactaceae. It is native to Mexico and is known for its unique appearance and interesting features. The plant is named after the German botanist, Johann Heinrich Blasius. Blachia is a slow-growing plant that can grow up to 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide. It has a cylindrical…
Bupleurum
Bupleurum
Description Bupleurum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is commonly known as hare’s ear or thorowax, and its species are widely distributed throughout Asia, Europe, and Africa. Bupleurum has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine due to its medicinal properties, which include being an anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant, and a diuretic. Bupleurum…
Baptisia Lanceolata
Baptisia Lanceolata
Description Baptisia Lanceolata, also known as lanceleaf wild indigo, is a flowering perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central parts of the United States. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and it blooms in late spring to…