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Bryales
Bryales
Description Bryales, also known as the true mosses, are a diverse group of plants that belong to the phylum Bryophyta. They are characterized by their small, herbaceous stature and their lack of vascular tissue, which means that they do not have true roots, stems, or leaves. Instead, they have thread-like structures called rhizoids that anchor them to their substrate and…
Bacopa Stricta
Bacopa Stricta
Description Bacopa Stricta, also known as Water Hyssop or Lemon Bacopa, is a popular freshwater plant in the aquarium hobby. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and marshes. This plant is known for its unique appearance and easy care, making it a great choice for beginners. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Buxus
Buxus
Description Buxus, commonly known as boxwood, is a genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees. They are native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Boxwood is a popular ornamental plant due to its dense, compact growth habit, and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is often used for hedges, topiary, and as a foundation plant.…
Bidens Vulgata
Bidens Vulgata
Description Bidens Vulgata, also known as common beggar-ticks or sticktights, is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant can grow up to a height of 1.5 meters and has an erect stem that is covered with small hairs. The leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and have serrated margins. The flowers are yellow and have a…
Boraginaceae
Boraginaceae
Description Boraginaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes over 2,000 species distributed around the world. They are annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or small trees with simple or hairy leaves and blue, purple, or white flowers. Some species have medicinal properties and have been used for centuries to treat various ailments. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Bignonia Capreolata
Bignonia Capreolata
Description Bignonia Capreolata is a perennial, woody vine that is native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Bignoniaceae family and is also known as Cross Vine due to its cross-shaped pith. This vine is famous for its beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The flowers are orange-red outside and yellow inside, and they attract…
Bombax Ceiba
Bombax Ceiba
Description Bombax Ceiba, also known as the Red Silk Cotton Tree, is a majestic tree native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America. It belongs to the Malvaceae family and is widely known for its unique appearance and cultural significance. The tree can grow up to 60 meters tall and has a broad trunk with large buttresses…
Betula Pumila
Betula Pumila
Description Betula Pumila, commonly known as bog birch or swamp birch, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Betulaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found growing in wetlands, bogs, and swamps. The plant’s height usually ranges from 6 to 10 feet, and it has a width of 4 to 6 feet. Taxonomic Information |…
Brugmansia Suaveolens
Brugmansia Suaveolens
Description Brugmansia Suaveolens, also known as Angel’s Trumpet, is a flowering plant native to South America. It belongs to the Solanaceae family and is highly prized for its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of white, yellow, pink, and peach. This plant can grow up to 30 feet tall and is often grown as an ornamental plant in…
Breonadia Salicina
Breonadia Salicina
Description Breonadia Salicina, also known as the Natal Mahogany, is a tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in the coastal forests and bushvelds. The tree has a single trunk with a spreading crown that is densely foliated. The bark is dark brown and rough, and the leaves…