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Description Cuscuta Epithymum is a parasitic plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It is commonly known as dodder or hellweed and is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The plant is an annual herbaceous vine that has no leaves, roots, or chlorophyll. Instead, it relies on its host plant for nutrients and water. The stem of the plant…

Description Crotalaria sessiliflora is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family, also known as the legume, pea, or bean family. It is an annual or perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean islands. Crotalaria sessiliflora is known for its…

Description Cupressus Macnabiana or Macnab Cypress is a species of cypress tree that is native to the western United States. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 50 feet and a width of up to 20 feet. The tree has a conical shape with a narrow crown and a straight trunk. Its branches…

Description Carex Divulsa, commonly known as Grey Sedge, is a perennial grass-like plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but can now be found in various parts of the world. The plant has long, thin leaves that are grey-green in color and grow up to 60 cm in height. It produces small…

Description Corchoropsis Tomentosa, commonly known as woolly rosette, is a small herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Native to South America, it is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive rosette of leaves and stunning yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. The plant is easy to grow and maintain, making it a favorite…

Description Coptis Chinensis, also known as Chinese Goldthread, is a perennial herb that belongs to the buttercup family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The plant has yellow, thread-like roots that are bitter in taste and are used for their medicinal properties. Coptis Chinensis is known for its…

Description Carex Frankii, also known as Frank’s sedge, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including wetlands, prairies, and woodlands. The plant typically grows up to 3 feet in height and spreads through rhizomes. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are…

Description Cuscuta Denticulata, commonly known as the toothed dodder, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including wetlands, fields, and forests. The plant has thin, thread-like, and yellowish stems that twine around the host plant, depriving it of its nutrients. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Description Calea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Central and South America. The plants are known for their medicinal properties and have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to induce lucid dreaming and enhance memory. The plant is also commonly referred to as “dream herb” or “leaf of the gods” due to its…

Description Crotalaria Sagittalis, commonly known as Rattlebox or Arrowhead Rattlepod, is an annual plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found growing in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall with yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. It…