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Betula Lenta
Betula Lenta
Description Betula Lenta, also known as the Sweet Birch or Cherry Birch, is a deciduous tree that is native to North America. It belongs to the Betulaceae family and is widely known for its aromatic bark and sap which can be used to make birch beer and other beverages. The tree can grow up to 70 feet tall and has…
Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii Grayswood Ghost
Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii Grayswood Ghost
Description Betula Utilis Var. Jacquemontii Grayswood Ghost is a deciduous tree that is known for its striking white bark. This tree is a cultivar of the Himalayan Birch and is native to the mountainous regions of Pakistan, India, and Nepal. The tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and has a spread of up to 20 feet. Taxonomic Information…
Bryum Argenteum
Bryum Argenteum
Description Bryum Argenteum, also known as silver moss or silver thread moss, is a tiny, non-vascular plant that belongs to the Bryophyta division. This species is commonly found growing in terrestrial habitats such as rocks, soil, and tree bark. It has a distinctive silvery appearance that makes it easy to identify. Bryum Argenteum is a dioicous species, meaning it has…
Borthwickia Trifoliata
Borthwickia Trifoliata
Description Borthwickia Trifoliata is a flowering plant that belongs to the Borthwickiaceae family. It is a tall tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. The tree has a straight bole with pyramidal crown that is covered in brownish-gray bark. The leaves are trifoliate, with a length of 10-22 cm…
Berula Erecta Subsp. Thunbergii
Berula Erecta Subsp. Thunbergii
Description Berula Erecta Subsp. Thunbergii, also known as Japanese Water Parsley, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is commonly found growing in shallow water, marshes, or moist soil. This plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and has a spread of up to 0.5 meters.…
Briggsia Speciosa
Briggsia Speciosa
Description Briggsia Speciosa, also known as the Purple Bellflower, is a perennial flowering plant native to the alpine regions of China and Tibet. This unique and beautiful plant belongs to the family Gesneriaceae and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It blooms in late spring or early summer with stunning purple flowers that resemble bells. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Blossfeldia
Blossfeldia
Description Blossfeldia is a genus of cactus that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is known for being the smallest cactus in the world, with some species only growing up to one inch in diameter and height. Despite its small size, Blossfeldia is a popular plant for collectors because of its unique appearance and hardy nature.…
Berzelia Lanuginosa
Berzelia Lanuginosa
Description Berzelia Lanuginosa, commonly known as the Woolly Buttonbush or Silver Buttons, is a small shrub that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas, hillsides, and sand dunes. This plant is popular among gardeners due to its striking appearance, low maintenance, and ability to attract birds and butterflies. Taxonomic Information…
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Description Bromeliaceae, also known as bromeliads, are a family of flowering plants native to the Americas. The family contains around 3,475 known species and is one of the most diverse families of plants. Bromeliads come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and they are known for their unique rosette-shaped leaves that collect water. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Banara Guianensis
Banara Guianensis
Description Banara Guianensis is a plant species that belongs to the family of Lecythidaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The plant is commonly known as “Copaiba” or “Cupiuba” in Brazil. It is a large tree that can grow up to 50 meters in height and 2…