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Bidens Aurea
Bidens Aurea
Description Bidens Aurea, commonly known as Golden Tickseed, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including prairies, meadows, and open woods. Its scientific name, Bidens, comes from the Latin word “bis,” meaning two, and “dens,” meaning teeth, referring to the two-pronged seeds that the…
Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii Silver Shadow
Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii Silver Shadow
Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii Silver Shadow, also known as Himalayan Birch or White-barked Himalayan Birch, is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayas. It is a popular ornamental tree due to its striking silvery-white bark and attractive leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fagales Family Betulaceae Genus Betula Appearance The Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii…
Bursera Laxiflora
Bursera Laxiflora
Description Bursera laxiflora, commonly known as the Fragrant Torchwood Tree, is a tropical evergreen tree that belongs to the Burseraceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and can grow up to 50 feet tall with a spread of 30 feet. The tree has a slender trunk with smooth, thin bark that is a pale grey or white…
Brazoria Truncata Var. Pulcherrima
Brazoria Truncata Var. Pulcherrima
Description Brazoria Truncata Var. Pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as the Indian paintbrush, because of the bright red and orange flowers that grow on the plant. The plant is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a perennial herb that grows to be 30-60 cm tall, branching…
Billbergia Vittata
Billbergia Vittata
Description Billbergia Vittata, also known as the striped bladderwort, is a stunning bromeliad plant that is native to Brazil. It is a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardening due to its unique and vibrant appearance. The plant is characterized by its long and narrow leaves that have pink and green stripes, and it produces an inflorescence that can grow…
Brachythecium Rutabulum
Brachythecium Rutabulum
Description Brachythecium Rutabulum is a species of moss that is native to North America and Europe. It is commonly found in woodland areas, growing on rocks, logs, and soil. This plant is known for its dark green color and feathery appearance. It is a popular plant for use in terrariums and as ground cover in gardens. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya…
Bambusa Vulgaris Vittata
Bambusa Vulgaris Vittata
Description Bambusa Vulgaris Vittata, also known as Golden Hawaiian bamboo or Striped bamboo, is a species of clumping bamboo that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, but it is now widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions around the world as an ornamental plant. The plant can grow up to 40 feet tall, and its…
Banksia Oreophila
Banksia Oreophila
Description Banksia Oreophila is a striking plant that belongs to the Proteaceae family. This plant is native to Western Australia, where it grows in rocky hills and mountains. Banksia Oreophila is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall and has a woody trunk that is covered in bark. The leaves of this plant are narrow and elongated,…
Beesia Calthifolia
Beesia Calthifolia
Description Beesia calthifolia, also known as heartleaf bergenia or Chinese hearts, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the forests of China. It belongs to the Saxifragaceae family and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties. The plant has a short, creeping rhizome with numerous roots that grow in a dense mat. The leaves…
Breynia Retusa
Breynia Retusa
Description Breynia Retusa, also known as the Snowbush, is a tropical evergreen shrub that belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This plant has small leaves that grow opposite each other on a thin stem. The leaves are green and white, with pink and red edges. When the plant…