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Cornus Macrophylla
Cornus Macrophylla
Description Cornus Macrophylla, commonly known as the Bigleaf Dogwood, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern Asia. It belongs to the Cornaceae family and is well-known for its showy white flowers and large leaves. The plant can grow up to 20 feet tall, and its bark is dark brown or gray, with a distinct pattern of lighter-colored…
Coreopsis Verticillata
Coreopsis Verticillata
Description Coreopsis Verticillata, also known as Threadleaf Coreopsis, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to North America and is widely cultivated for its showy yellow flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide. The plant’s…
Christella Prolixa
Christella Prolixa
Description Christella Prolixa is a fern species that belongs to the family Thelypteridaceae. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea, and is also found in parts of the United States. The plant is known for its delicate and feathery foliage, which is why it is commonly used as a houseplant. It is also an excellent choice…
Carex Tenuiflora
Carex Tenuiflora
Description Carex Tenuiflora, commonly known as slender sedge, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, meadows, and forests. The plant has a clumping habit and can grow up to 1-3 feet tall. The leaves are thin and narrow, with a dark green color that turns…
Comastoma Falcatum
Comastoma Falcatum
Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Campanulaceae Genus Comastoma Description Comastoma Falcatum, also known as the sickle-leaved harebell, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Campanulaceae. This plant is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a long, thin stem…
Corydalis Curviflora Subsp. Rosthornii Blue Heron
Corydalis Curviflora Subsp. Rosthornii Blue Heron
Description Corydalis Curviflora Subsp. Rosthornii Blue Heron is a perennial plant that belongs to the Papaveraceae family. This plant is native to the mountainous regions of Iran and is commonly found on rocky slopes and cliffs. The plant grows up to 15-20 cm tall and has a spread of about 30 cm. The leaves of this plant are deeply lobed,…
Cryphaeaceae
Cryphaeaceae
Description Cryphaeaceae is a unique and interesting plant family that is found in many different habitats around the world. These plants are typically small and often grow in dense mats or cushions, though some species can reach heights of up to 20cm. They are characterized by their leaves, which are often small and scale-like, and their twisted or contorted capsule…
Cyrtocarpa
Cyrtocarpa
Description Cyrtocarpa is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Annonaceae. The genus consists of only one species, Cyrtocarpa procera, which is commonly known as the sapote de mico or mameyillo. The plant is native to Central America and northern South America and can grow up to 20 meters in height. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Calypso Bulbosa Var. Occidentalis
Calypso Bulbosa Var. Occidentalis
Description Calypso Bulbosa Var. Occidentalis, commonly known as the Western Fairy Slipper, is a rare and beautiful orchid native to North America. This plant belongs to the family Orchidaceae and is one of the few orchids that grow in northern regions. The Western Fairy Slipper is a small, delicate plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It has…
Coprosma Rugosa
Coprosma Rugosa
Description Coprosma Rugosa, also known as the wrinkled coprosma or wrinkled mirror plant, is a species of flowering shrub that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This evergreen plant is native to New Zealand and can grow up to 3 meters tall. It has small, glossy, oval leaves that are usually green but can turn yellow, orange, or red in colder…