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Berkheya Radula
Berkheya Radula
Description Berkheya Radula is a perennial plant species that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is commonly found growing in rocky areas, sand dunes, and coastal scrub. This plant has a distinctive appearance with its long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is also known for its medicinal…
Bifrenaria Harrisoniae
Bifrenaria Harrisoniae
Description Bifrenaria Harrisoniae, also known as Harrison’s Bifrenaria, is a stunning orchid plant that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This plant is native to Brazil and is commonly found growing on trees in the Atlantic Forest. It was first discovered by Charles Curtis, an orchid collector, in 1863 and was later named after the renowned orchid collector, Frederick Harrison. Taxonomic…
Berberis Fremontii
Berberis Fremontii
Description Berberis Fremontii, also known as the Fremont Barberry, is a deciduous shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family and is commonly found growing in rocky, dry soils in canyons, hillsides, and mountains. The plant is named after John C. Fremont, an American explorer who first documented its existence…
Botrychium Lunaria
Botrychium Lunaria
Description Botrychium Lunaria, commonly known as Moonwort or Common Moonwort, is a perennial fern that belongs to the Ophioglossaceae family. It is known for its unique leaf shape, which resembles a crescent moon. The fern is native to North America and can be found in moist and shady areas such as deciduous forests, wet meadows and along stream banks. Taxonomic…
Benkara Sinensis
Benkara Sinensis
Description Benkara Sinensis is a flowering shrub that belongs to the family Theaceae. It is commonly known as Chinese tea olive or wild olive. The plant is native to Asia and can grow up to 20 feet tall. The leaves are evergreen and turn dark green when mature. The flowers are small, but they produce a strong, pleasant fragrance that…
Breutelia Pendula
Breutelia Pendula
Description Breutelia Pendula is a unique plant that belongs to the family of Podostemaceae. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated in other parts of the world. This plant is commonly known as “Water Fern” due to its aquatic nature. It has drooping branches with small leaves that grow in a spiral pattern around the stem. The…
Balanophora Tobiracola
Balanophora Tobiracola
Description Balanophora Tobiracola is a fascinating parasitic plant that belongs to the family Balanophoraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, where it grows on the roots of other plants, such as the Dipterocarpaceae family of trees. The plant has a spherical shape and can grow up to 20cm in diameter. It has no leaves, stems, or…
Bridelia
Bridelia
Description Bridelia is a genus of plants that belong to the Phyllanthaceae family. It consists of approximately 90 species that are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The genus was named after James Bridel, a British botanist who lived in the 18th century. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
Berkheya Armata
Berkheya Armata
Description Berkheya Armata, commonly known as the silver thistle, is a stunning plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This perennial plant is native to South Africa and thrives in rocky areas with well-draining soil. The Berkheya Armata is a popular choice for gardeners due to its distinctive appearance and easy care requirements. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Bacopa Rotundifolia
Bacopa Rotundifolia
Description Bacopa Rotundifolia is a low-growing aquatic plant that belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant waters, such as ponds, streams, and marshes. This plant is also known by other common names such as Round-leaved Waterhyssop, Water Hyssop, and Brahmi. It is widely used in aquariums and…