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Brodiaea

Brodiaea

Description Brodiaea is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to North America and is commonly found in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Brodiaea plants are known for their beautiful flowers, which bloom in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. The plant’s long, slender stems can reach up to 3 feet…
Brachyloma Daphnoides

Brachyloma Daphnoides

Description Brachyloma Daphnoides, commonly known as the Daphne Heath, is a small shrub that is native to southeastern Australia. It typically grows up to 1 meter tall and 1 meter wide, with a dense and spreading habit. The plant produces small, pink or white flowers that are clustered together in groups of up to 10. The leaves of the Brachyloma…
Berkheya Cirsiifolia

Berkheya Cirsiifolia

Description Berkheya Cirsiifolia, commonly known as the silver thistle or the silver button, is a striking perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to South Africa and is often used as an ornamental plant due to its unique and beautiful appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae…
Bracteantha

Bracteantha

Description Bracteantha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. These plants are native to Australia, where they grow in a wide range of habitats, from coastal areas to the arid interior. Bracteantha is commonly known as everlasting daisy, paper daisy, or strawflower, and is renowned for its bright, long-lasting blooms that come in a range of colors,…
Beta Vulgaris Var. Cicla

Beta Vulgaris Var. Cicla

Description Beta Vulgaris Var. Cicla, also known as Swiss chard or simply chard, is a leafy vegetable that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family. It is a biennial plant that is grown as an annual for its edible and nutritious leaves and stems. Swiss chard is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated for its culinary and ornamental uses.…
Berberis Alpicola

Berberis Alpicola

Description Berberis Alpicola is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to China and can grow up to 2 meters tall. The plant has a bushy habit with thorny branches and glossy leaves that turn reddish in autumn. Its flowers are yellow and appear in clusters during mid to late spring, followed by blue-black berries…
Bergenia Crassifolia

Bergenia Crassifolia

Description Bergenia Crassifolia, commonly known as Siberian tea or elephant’s ears, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Siberia, China, and Northern Japan, and has been introduced to Europe and North America as an ornamental plant. This plant is characterized by its large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and pink or magenta bell-shaped flowers…
Berberis Soulieana

Berberis Soulieana

Description Berberis Soulieana, also known as Soulie’s Barberry, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to China and was first introduced in France in 1901 by Père Soulié, a French missionary. The plant has an upright and spreading habit, growing up to 2m tall and 1.5m wide. It typically blooms in late spring or…
Buxus Sinica Var. Parvifolia

Buxus Sinica Var. Parvifolia

Description Buxus Sinica Var. Parvifolia, commonly known as Chinese Boxwood, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the Buxaceae family. It is native to China and can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide when mature. This plant is popular among gardeners and landscapers due to its small, glossy leaves and compact growth habit, making it an excellent…
Bixa Orellana

Bixa Orellana

Description Bixa Orellana, commonly known as annatto, is a small tropical tree that is native to the Amazon Basin. This plant has a rich history dating back to the pre-Columbian era when it was used by indigenous people for its medicinal properties and as a natural dye. Today, Bixa Orellana is cultivated worldwide for its many uses, including as a…
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