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Carex Sterilis
Carex Sterilis
Description Carex Sterilis, also known as the Common or Barren Sedge, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the genus Carex. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but it has also been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America. This plant species is commonly found in open grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges, and it…
Cicuta Douglasii
Cicuta Douglasii
Description Cicuta Douglasii, also known as western water hemlock, is a herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, which includes other plants such as carrots and celery. This plant is highly toxic and can be fatal if ingested. It is often found in wetlands, along streams, and in other areas with high moisture content. Taxonomic…
Cyathea
Cyathea
Description Cyathea is a genus of tree ferns that belongs to the family Cyatheaceae. It is a diverse group of ferns that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are characterized by their large fronds, which can reach up to 10 feet long, and their woody trunks, which can grow up to 30 feet tall. Cyathea…
Chaenactis Nevii
Chaenactis Nevii
Description Chaenactis Nevii, commonly known as Nevius’ pincushion, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to California, particularly in the Mojave Desert and the southern Sierra Nevada. This plant species can grow up to 2 feet tall and can spread up to 3 feet wide. It produces small white or pink flowers that…
Citrus Sinensis Moro
Citrus Sinensis Moro
Description Citrus Sinensis Moro, commonly known as the Blood Orange, is a fruit tree that belongs to the Citrus genus of the Rutaceae family. This evergreen tree is native to Italy and is now widely cultivated in warm climates worldwide. The Blood Orange is named after its deep red and sometimes maroon flesh, which is caused by the presence of…
Carmichaelia Williamsii
Carmichaelia Williamsii
Description Carmichaelia Williamsii, also known as Williams’ broom, is a rare and endangered plant species endemic to New Zealand. It is a member of the Fabaceae family, which is one of the largest plant families in the world. This plant species is named after the botanist Thomas Kirk’s assistant William Williams, who discovered it in the late 1800s. The plant…
Ceratostigma
Ceratostigma
Description Ceratostigma is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is native to Africa and Asia and consists of about 10 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs. Ceratostigma is known for its beautiful blue flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. The flowers are followed by bright red autumn foliage, making it a…
Comandra Umbellata
Comandra Umbellata
Description Comandra Umbellata, commonly known as Bastard Toadflax or False Toadflax, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Santalaceae family. This plant has several stems that grow up to 50 cm in height, with each stem bearing numerous small, greenish-white flowers. The flowers bloom from May to June, and they are followed by small, round fruits that are reddish-brown…
Convolvulus Sabatius
Convolvulus Sabatius
Description Convolvulus Sabatius, also known as Blue Rock Bindweed, is a low-growing perennial plant that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in Italy, Greece, and Turkey. This plant produces bluish-lilac or pink flowers that bloom from spring to fall. Its delicate and beautiful flowers make it an excellent option for…
Coreopsis Palmata
Coreopsis Palmata
Description Coreopsis Palmata, also known as Prairie Coreopsis or Stiff Coreopsis, is a native flowering plant in the United States that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide. This plant blooms from late spring to early summer, producing attractive yellow flowers with dark…
