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Blumea
Blumea
Description Blumea is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the Asian cat’s whiskers or blumeas. There are about 150 species in this genus, which are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. Some species are also found in the Americas. Blumea plants are usually annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or…
Bouvardia Ternifolia
Bouvardia Ternifolia
Description Bouvardia Ternifolia, also known as Firecracker Bouvardia, is a stunning flowering plant native to Mexico. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is a popular choice among gardeners and florists alike. The plant produces clusters of tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, which bloom from late spring to early autumn. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Bromus Kalmii
Bromus Kalmii
Description Bromus Kalmii, commonly known as Arctic brome, is a perennial grass native to North America. It belongs to the family Poaceae and is known for its long, narrow leaves and open, airy inflorescences. It can grow up to 60 cm tall and has a light green color. The grass is commonly found in wet meadows and open woods. Taxonomic…
Bougainvillea Spectabilis
Bougainvillea Spectabilis
Description Bougainvillea Spectabilis, also known as Great Bougainvillea or Paper Flower, is a woody vine that belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family. This plant is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Peru, and Argentina. It has been introduced to other countries such as India, Thailand, and the Philippines where it is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. The Bougainvillea Spectabilis plant…
Bombax
Bombax
Description Bombax is a majestic tree that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is commonly known as the “red silk cotton tree” due to the red flowers that bloom during the dry season. The tree can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a straight, cylindrical trunk that can reach up to 3 meters in diameter. Bombax is native…
Brugmansia Aurea
Brugmansia Aurea
Description Brugmansia Aurea is a flowering plant that is native to the Andes mountains of South America. It is commonly known as Golden Angel’s Trumpet due to its trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of golden-yellow. The plant is a member of the Solanaceae family and can grow up to 15 feet tall. It is a perennial plant that is…
Berchemia Racemosa
Berchemia Racemosa
Description Berchemia Racemosa, commonly known as Virginia Raisin, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that belongs to the Rhamnaceae family. The plant is native to North America and is widely distributed from South Dakota to Texas and eastward to Florida. It grows up to 20 feet tall and has a spread of 15 feet. It has a unique appearance…
Bupleurum Euphorbioides
Bupleurum Euphorbioides
Description Bupleurum Euphorbioides, also known as Bupleurum falcatum, is a beautiful and versatile plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Asia and Europe and is widely cultivated for its medicinal properties and ornamental value. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has a woody stem with blue-green leaves. Bupleurum Euphorbioides produces yellow flowers…
Baptisia Pink Truffles
Baptisia Pink Truffles
Description Baptisia Pink Truffles is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a hybrid of Baptisia australis and Baptisia alba. The plant usually grows up to 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide with a rounded shape. It has a bushy growth habit with numerous stems emerging from the base.The flowers…
Bergeranthus Multiceps
Bergeranthus Multiceps
Description Bergeranthus Multiceps is a small, succulent plant that belongs to the family Aizoaceae. It is also known as the “many-headed ice plant” due to its multiple, small, round leaves that grow in clusters. The plant is native to South Africa and is commonly grown as a houseplant or in rock gardens due to its small size and attractive appearance.…