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Beaucarnea
Beaucarnea
Description Beaucarnea, commonly known as the ponytail palm, is a unique plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico, but it is also commonly grown as a houseplant in many parts of the world. The plant has a distinctive appearance that makes it stand out from other plants. Its trunk is thick and bulbous at the…
Bidens Tripartita
Bidens Tripartita
Description Bidens Tripartita, also known as three-lobe beggarticks, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe but has spread to other parts of the world, including North America, where it is considered an invasive species. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and has a stem that is hairy and branched. Its…
Ballota Acetabulosa
Ballota Acetabulosa
Description Ballota Acetabulosa, commonly known as the Mugwort-leaved Ballota, is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. This perennial plant grows up to 40 cm in height and has a bushy appearance. The leaves are grayish-green and have a…
Botrychium Minganense
Botrychium Minganense
Description Botrychium Minganense, also known as the Mingan Moonwort, is a rare fern species found in North America. It is a small, delicate fern that grows up to 15 cm tall and 10 cm wide. The plant has a single, triangular frond that is divided into two or three lobes, with each lobe bearing a series of tiny leaflets. The…
Brachiaria Arizonica
Brachiaria Arizonica
Description Brachiaria Arizonica is a species of grass that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly known as Arizona signalgrass or Arizona brachiaria. This warm-season grass typically grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads by stolons to form a dense turf. It has a high tolerance for drought, heat, and alkaline soils, making it an…
Bolboschoenus Planiculmis
Bolboschoenus Planiculmis
Description Bolboschoenus Planiculmis is a perennial herb that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It has a unique appearance with long stems and spikelets that grow up to 20cm long. This plant is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of rivers and lakes. It is known for its ability to grow in waterlogged soils and can be found…
Braunsia Maximiliani
Braunsia Maximiliani
Description Braunsia Maximiliani is a plant species that belongs to the family Boraginaceae. This plant is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The plant produces small white flowers that bloom from August to October. Taxonomic Information…
Bulbophyllum Ambrosia
Bulbophyllum Ambrosia
Description Bulbophyllum Ambrosia is an orchid species that is native to the Philippines. It is a small-sized epiphytic plant that has a unique and interesting appearance with striking colors and patterns. The plant produces long and thin pseudobulbs that grow to around 10-15cm in length. The leaves of the plant are thick and leathery and are a rich green color.…
Botrypus
Botrypus
Description Botrypus is a genus of ferns that belongs to the family Ophioglossaceae. This genus is also known as “grape ferns” due to its characteristic grape-like clusters of spore-bearing structures that grow at the end of its fronds. Botrypus ferns are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Asia, and Europe.Botrypus ferns are small and…
Brachylaena
Brachylaena
Description Brachylaena is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. It is native to southern Africa and comprises around 20 species. The plants in this genus are typically small to medium-sized shrubs or trees, some reaching a height of up to 10 meters. Brachylaena has small, usually white or cream-colored flowers that grow in clusters. The plant’s leaves…