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Berteroa Incana
Berteroa Incana
1. Description Berteroa Incana, also known as hoary alyssum, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial that can grow up to 1.5 feet tall and 1 foot wide. The plant produces an abundance of small, white flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by…
Bigelowia Nuttallii
Bigelowia Nuttallii
Description Bigelowia Nuttallii, commonly known as Nuttall’s Bigelowa, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western part of North America, including the United States and Mexico. The plant is named after Thomas Nuttall, a British botanist who was known for his contributions to North American botany. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Brassavola
Brassavola
Description Brassavola is a genus of orchids native to Central and South America. It is named after the Venetian physician and botanist Antonio Musa Brassavola. The plants are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants, and have long, narrow leaves. They are known for their fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Begonia Roxburghii
Begonia Roxburghii
Description Begonia Roxburghii, also known as Indian Begonia, is a species of flowering plant from the family Begoniaceae. It is native to India, Bhutan, and Nepal, and is commonly found in the Eastern Himalayas. The plant is identified by its large, asymmetrical, heart-shaped leaves and bright pink flowers with yellow centers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
Brucea Javanica
Brucea Javanica
Description Brucea Javanica, also known as Brucea amarissima, is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and commonly found in tropical regions. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries due to its medicinal properties. The plant belongs to the Simaroubaceae family and produces fruit that is used for medicinal purposes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Bothriospermum Zeylanicum
Bothriospermum Zeylanicum
Description Bothriospermum Zeylanicum is a plant species that belongs to the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Sri Lanka and India and is commonly known as the Sri Lankan Heterocaryum. This herbaceous plant grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has simple leaves that are elliptical or lance-shaped. It produces small, pale blue flowers that are arranged in clusters. Taxonomic…
Brunsvigia
Brunsvigia
Description Brunsvigia is a genus of bulbous plants that belong to the Amaryllidaceae family. There are about 20 species of Brunsvigia, all of which are native to South Africa. These plants are known for their stunning, showy flowers that bloom in the fall. Brunsvigia plants have large bulbs that can grow up to 30 centimeters in diameter, and they can…
Berberis Repens
Berberis Repens
Description Berberis Repens, commonly known as Creeping Barberry, is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to western North America. It is part of the Berberidaceae family and is a popular plant in rock gardens, borders, and slopes. The plant can reach up to 1 to 2 feet in height and spread up to 4 to 6 feet in width.…
Begonia Expresso Scarlet
Begonia Expresso Scarlet
Description Begonia Expresso Scarlet is a hybrid plant that belongs to the genus Begonia. It is a part of the Begoniaceae family and is native to South America. The plant is known for its stunning foliage and vibrant flowers that bloom throughout the year. It is a popular plant for indoor gardening due to its low maintenance, and it can…
Brachybotrys
Brachybotrys
Description Brachybotrys is a genus of plants belonging to the family Araceae. This genus consists of only one species, Brachybotrys parviflora. The plant is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is commonly found in the understory of lowland and montane rainforests. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Alismatales Family…