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Cotoneaster Integerrimus

Description Cotoneaster Integerrimus is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Asia, specifically in China, Mongolia, and Russia. The shrub is commonly known as the entire-leaved cotoneaster or the Chinese cotoneaster. It can grow up to 4 meters tall and 4 meters wide, making it an excellent choice for hedging and ground cover. Taxonomic…

Canna Generalis Orange Punch

Description Canna Generalis Orange Punch is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Cannaceae. It is commonly known as Canna Lily and has a striking appearance with its bright orange flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant’s height can range from 3 to 6 feet and has large, paddle-shaped leaves that grow up to 2 feet long and…

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…

Calandrinia Breweri

Description Calandrinia Breweri, also known as Brewer’s Calandrinia, is a small flowering plant that belongs to the Portulacaceae family. This perennial plant is native to the western United States, particularly in California, where it grows in rocky and sandy areas. It is a succulent plant that can grow up to 1 foot tall and 1 foot wide. The plant has…

Calanthe Speciosa

Description Calanthe Speciosa, also known as the Asian Calanthe or Chinese Ground Orchid, is a species of terrestrial orchid that is native to China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 60 cm tall and produces a cluster of flowers on a tall stem. The flowers are typically pink, but can also be white…

Crepis Praemorsa

Description Crepis praemorsa, also known as the Coastal Hawksbeard, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Pacific coast of North America, from California to Alaska. The plant can grow up to three feet tall and has a basal rosette of leaves that are lobed and toothed. The stem is erect and…

Corymbia Polycarpa

Description Corymbia Polycarpa, also known as the Red Bloodwood, is a species of eucalyptus tree that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales. The tree can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of around 1 meter. Its bark is smooth and greyish in color, shedding…

Calceolariaceae

Description Calceolariaceae is a family of flowering plants that are native to South America. It is commonly known as slipperwort due to the shape of its flowers. Calceolariaceae consists of around 300 species that are mainly grown for their colorful and unique flowers. The plants come in various sizes, ranging from small shrubs to tall trees. The family is well-known…

Conospermum Crassinervium

Description Conospermum Crassinervium is a flowering plant native to the southwest of Western Australia. It is part of the Proteaceae family and is a shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It has narrow leaves that are linear and can grow up to 10 centimeters long. The plant generally blooms from August to November, producing small, cream-colored flowers…

Carissa Carandas

Description Carissa Carandas, commonly known as Karonda or Bengal currant, is a fruit-bearing shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is a valuable medicinal plant. The plant is highly valued for its edible and medicinal qualities. The fruit of Carissa Carandas is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments such as diarrhea,…