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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

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…

Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora

Description Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora, also known as Montbretia, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Iris family. This plant is native to the grasslands of South Africa and is now widely cultivated in different parts of the world due to its bright and attractive flowers. Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and…

Coreopsis Tripteris

Description Coreopsis Tripteris, commonly known as tall tickseed, is a native herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It can grow up to a height of 3-7 feet and has a spread of about 2-3 feet. The plant produces a profuse amount of yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 inches, which bloom from mid-summer to early fall.…

Campsis Grandiflora

Description Campsis Grandiflora, also known as the Chinese trumpet vine or trumpet creeper, is a deciduous vine native to China. This plant is highly valued for its stunning, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in summer and fall. The flowers are available in shades of orange, red, and yellow, and they can grow up to 3 inches long.This plant is popular among…

Clausia Trichosepala

Description Clausia Trichosepala, commonly known as the “Cottonhead” plant, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru. The plant is known for its unique and attractive appearance, which makes it a popular choice among gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…

Cylindropuntia Fulgida

Description Cylindropuntia Fulgida, also known as Jumping Cholla or Chain Fruit Cholla, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a branching cactus that can grow up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. The stems are cylindrical and covered in spines, which easily detach and can attach to anything that…

Cyathula Prostrata

Description Cyathula Prostrata, also known as the “devil’s horsewhip,” is a perennial plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Asia and Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant has a long history of medicinal use, particularly in Ayurvedic medicine, due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…

Crepis Foetida

Description Crepis Foetida is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Europe and Asia. It is commonly known as Stinking Hawksbeard due to its unpleasant odor. The plant can grow up to 60 cm tall and has a single stem with leaves that are toothed and hairy. The flowers are yellow and appear in clusters at the top…

Calopogon Pallidus

Description Calopogon Pallidus, also known as pale grass pink, is a species of orchid native to the southeastern United States. This plant has a unique appearance, with a long stem that can grow up to 45 cm tall and narrow leaves that grow up to 30 cm long. Its flowers are pink or white and have three petals and three…