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Castilleja Tenuiflora Var. Xylorrhiza

Description Castilleja tenuiflora var. xylorrhiza is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. This plant is native to California and can be found growing in many different habitats such as grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands. The plant’s common name is “woodyroot Indian paintbrush” due to its woody taproot and the vibrant red-orange flowers that resemble paintbrushes. Taxonomic…

Commelina Tuberosa

Description Commelina Tuberosa, commonly known as Scurvy Weed, is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to several countries in South America. It belongs to the family Commelinaceae and is characterized by its striking blue flowers and fleshy tubers. This plant is popular among gardeners due to its ornamental value and is often grown as an annual or perennial plant.…

Crassula Volkensii

Description Crassula Volkensii is a succulent plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Namibia and South Africa and grows in rocky areas and on cliffs. The plant is also known as “Silver Dollar Plant” or “Toothed Crassula” due to its coin-shaped leaves and serrated edges. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 10 inches…

Castilleja Hispida

Description Castilleja Hispida, commonly known as Harsh Indian paintbrush or Downy paintbrush, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. This plant is native to North America and is found in the western United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The plant typically grows up to a height of 24…

Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis Green Arrow

Description Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis Green Arrow, also known as Nootka False Cypress, is a coniferous evergreen tree that is native to North America. It is a popular ornamental plant due to its unique appearance and hardiness. It can grow up to 30 feet tall and 10 feet wide, with a narrow, upright habit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pinophyta…

Cyclosorus Interruptus

Description Cyclosorus Interruptus, commonly known as the Interrupted Fern, is a species of fern that belongs to the family Thelypteridaceae. This fern is native to North America and can be found in various habitats such as woodlands, forests, and wetlands. It is a deciduous fern that grows up to 2 feet in height and 3 feet in width. This fern…

Camellia Japonica Drama Girl

Description Camellia Japonica Drama Girl is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Camellia family. It is native to Japan and is widely grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. This plant produces showy, large, double flowers that bloom in the winter and early spring. The flowers are a deep pink color and have frilled edges, which…

Couma

Description Couma is a tropical plant botanically known as Couma macrocarpa. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae, which includes other plants such as the oleander and periwinkle. Couma is native to South America, specifically the Amazon region, and can grow up to 60 feet tall in its natural habitat. It is a slow-growing plant that can take years to reach…

Caryopteris Clandonensis Dark Knight

Description Caryopteris Clandonensis Dark Knight, also known as Bluebeard Dark Knight, is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. It is a member of the Lamiaceae family and grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It produces beautiful blue-purple flowers in late summer and early fall, making it a popular choice for gardeners who want to add color to their…

Cladanthus

Description Cladanthus is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This genus comprises two species: Cladanthus arabicus and Cladanthus mixtus. These plants are native to the Mediterranean region and are commonly grown for their attractive, daisy-like flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Cladanthus Appearance Cladanthus plants…