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Description Bassecoia is a stunning plant that belongs to the family of Acanthaceae. It is known for its unique characteristics that make it stand out among other plants. Bassecoia has long, pointed leaves that are dark green in color, with white or light green stripes running through them. The plant also produces small, delicate flowers that range in color from…

Description Baliospermum Solanifolium, also known as the “Black physic nut,” is a tropical plant that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and has been used for centuries to treat various ailments such as rheumatism, constipation, and skin…

Description Brunfelsia grandiflora, commonly known as Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can grow up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, and produces fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that change color from violet to lavender to white over the course of three days. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Bambusa Spinosa, also known as Thorny Bamboo or Spiny Bamboo, is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. This plant is a member of the grass family and is known for its tall, straight culms (stems) that can reach up to 30 feet in height. The culms are covered in thorns, which is how the plant got its…

Description Billbergia Muriel Waterman is a stunning bromeliad plant that belongs to the family Bromeliaceae. It is a popular choice among plant enthusiasts due to its striking foliage and stunning flowers. The plant is native to South America, and its scientific name is derived from the Swedish botanist Gustav Johan Billberg. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…

Description Babiana Villosula, also known as the hairy babiana, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the iris family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in the Western Cape province. The plant has sword-shaped leaves and produces stunning flowers that range in color from pink to purple. The flowers bloom in the spring and summer months,…

Description Brodiaea Terrestris, also known as the foothill brodiaea, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to California. It belongs to the Brodiaea genus, which is part of the Asparagaceae family. This plant is characterized by its cluster of violet-blue flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Brodiaea Terrestris grows up to 2 feet tall and has narrow, grass-like…

Description Bletia Coccinea, also known as the Scarlet Bletia, is a beautiful orchid species that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This orchid is known for its stunning red flowers that bloom on tall spikes in the summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Orchidaceae Genus Bletia Appearance…

Description Boechera Dentata, commonly known as Rocky Mountain rockcress, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the western United States and Canada and is commonly found in rocky, alpine habitats. This plant grows up to 20 inches tall and has simple, basal leaves that are toothed and slightly hairy. The flowers are…

Description Boltonia is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. The genus contains about 10 species of herbaceous perennial plants native to North America. The plant is commonly known as false aster or boltonia. The plant’s scientific name is derived from a British botanist, James Bolton, who was a contemporary of Carl Linnaeus. Boltonias are known for their…