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Calocedrus Formosana
Calocedrus Formosana
Description Calocedrus Formosana, commonly known as Taiwan Incense Cedar or Formosan Cedar, is a coniferous evergreen tree that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is a native of Taiwan, where it grows in mountainous regions at elevations of up to 3000 meters.This tree is highly valued for its fragrant wood, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine and for incense.…
Cliffortia Ilicifolia
Cliffortia Ilicifolia
Description Cliffortia Ilicifolia, also known as the Holly-leaf Cliffortia or Baviaanskloof Cliffortia, is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is commonly found in the Baviaanskloof Mountains. The plant is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a dense and rounded crown. It produces small…
Cypripedium Parviflorum
Cypripedium Parviflorum
Description Cypripedium Parviflorum, commonly known as Yellow Lady’s Slipper or Moccasin Flower, is a perennial orchid that is native to North America. It is a member of the genus Cypripedium, which comprises of about 50 species of terrestrial orchids. The plant has a unique appearance, with a large yellow pouch-like lip that resembles a slipper, hence its name. It produces…
Ceanothus Americanus
Ceanothus Americanus
Description Ceanothus Americanus, commonly known as New Jersey Tea, is a flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 feet tall. The plant blooms in late spring and early summer, producing clusters of small white flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class:…
Carex Amphibola
Carex Amphibola
Description Carex Amphibola, commonly known as the water sedge or softstem bulrush, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and bogs. The plant has a clumping growth habit and can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It has long,…
Cyperus Polystachyos
Cyperus Polystachyos
Description Cyperus Polystachyos, commonly known as the Manchadi, is a perennial aquatic plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is a native of tropical regions in Asia, Africa, and South America. The plant features a cluster of green, grass-like stems that grow up to 5 feet tall, and can spread up to 6 feet wide. The leaves are narrow…
Chaerophyllum Hirsutum
Chaerophyllum Hirsutum
Description Chaerophyllum Hirsutum, also known as hairy chervil or wild chervil, is a biennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and is widely distributed in temperate regions.This plant is characterized by its hairy stem, which can grow up to 80cm tall. Its leaves are pinnate with serrated edges, and its flowers are…
Crepidiastrum
Crepidiastrum
Description Crepidiastrum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to East Asia and North America. The plant has a unique appearance that makes it stand out in any garden. It is a great option for gardeners who are looking to add some color and texture to…
Clintonia Uniflora
Clintonia Uniflora
Description Clintonia Uniflora, also known as the queen’s cup or bride’s bonnet, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the lily family. It is native to the moist, shaded forests of North America, specifically in the eastern and central parts of the continent.The plant blooms in late spring or early summer, producing a single, erect stem that reaches a…
Carpobrotus Mellei
Carpobrotus Mellei
Description Carpobrotus Mellei, also known as Pigface, is a succulent plant species native to South Africa. This plant is a member of the Aizoaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the ice plant family. Pigface is a trailing plant that grows up to 2 meters long and 10 centimeters tall. It has fleshy leaves that are triangular to oblong…