C

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…

Carex Solandri

Description Carex Solandri, also known as Solander’s sedge, is a perennial sedge that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and can grow up to a height of one meter. The plant has slender, erect stems that are triangular in shape and can either be smooth or slightly rough to the touch. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Chirita Anachoreta

Description Chirita Anachoreta is a small herbaceous plant that belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and can be found in Bhutan, India, and Nepal. The plant is known for its beautiful flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and have a diameter of around 2 cm. Taxonomic…

Carphochaete

Description Carphochaete is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plants in this genus are native to South America, particularly Argentina and Chile. There are six recognized species of Carphochaete, and they are known for their strikingly beautiful blooms that come in shades of purple, pink, and white. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Cercis Canadensis Var. Mexicana

Description Cercis Canadensis Var. Mexicana, commonly known as the Mexican redbud, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that belongs to the pea family. It is native to Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. It can grow up to 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The leaves are heart-shaped with a glossy green color, turning yellow in…

Ceropegia Macroloba Subsp. Macroloba

Description Ceropegia Macroloba Subsp. Macroloba is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly known as the “String of Hearts” due to its heart-shaped leaves that grow along long, thin stems. The plant has a trailing or climbing habit and can grow up to 6 feet in length. It produces small,…

Cynosurus Coloratus

Description Cynosurus Coloratus, commonly known as purple wild rye, is a beautiful ornamental grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. This grass is native to Europe and western Asia but has been introduced to North America and other parts of the world. The plant has a clumping habit and can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide. The leaves…

Cistanche Tubulosa

Description Cistanche Tubulosa, commonly known as Rou Cong Rong, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows in the deserts and semi-deserts of China, Mongolia, and other parts of Asia. The plant has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries due to its numerous health benefits. Taxonomic Information Domain…