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Dryopteris Pacifica
Dryopteris Pacifica
Description Dryopteris Pacifica, also known as Pacific wood fern, is a native fern species in North America. It is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family, which includes approximately 230 species of ferns. This plant is an evergreen perennial, which means it retains its foliage throughout the year. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales Family…
Dioscorea Bryoniifolia
Dioscorea Bryoniifolia
Description Dioscorea Bryoniifolia, also known as the White Yam, is a perennial climbing vine that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to South America and can grow up to 6 meters in length. The plant produces large, white, and edible tubers that are starchy and high in carbohydrates. It is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its nutritional…
Deutzia Crenata
Deutzia Crenata
Description Deutzia Crenata is a deciduous shrub that is native to Japan. It is popular for its attractive white or pink flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. This plant has an upright habit and can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Its leaves are dark green, serrated, and oval-shaped, and can grow up…
Dipsacus Comosus
Dipsacus Comosus
Description Dipsacus Comosus, commonly known as the Teasel, is a biennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Dipsacaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia but is now naturalized in North America, where it is considered an invasive plant. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a spiny stem with opposite leaves that are lance-shaped…
Dilatris Viscosa
Dilatris Viscosa
Description Dilatris Viscosa is a beautiful, hardy perennial that belongs to the family of Haemodoraceae. It is commonly known as the Pink Root. This plant is native to South Africa and is widely appreciated for its attractive, pinkish-red flowers that bloom on tall spikes. The leaves of Dilatris Viscosa are narrow and grass-like, growing up to 40 cm in length.…
Desfontainia
Desfontainia
Description Desfontainia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Columelliaceae. It is native to South America, particularly in the Andean region where it grows in the high altitude forests. The genus is named after French explorer and botanist, René Louiche Desfontaines. The plant is known for its bright red tubular flowers that bloom in clusters, making…
Diploglottis Cunninghamii
Diploglottis Cunninghamii
Description Diploglottis Cunninghamii, also known as the native tamarind, is a tree species that belongs to the Sapindaceae family. This plant is native to eastern Australia, particularly in the states of Queensland and New South Wales. The tree has a moderate growth rate, reaching heights of up to 30 meters. It has a smooth bark and a dense canopy that…
Dichelachne Crinita
Dichelachne Crinita
Description Dichelachne Crinita, commonly known as Longhair Plume Grass, is a perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found growing in open areas, prairies, and meadows. This grass can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with leaves that are green in color and narrow in shape.…
Drosera Huegelii
Drosera Huegelii
Description Drosera Huegelii is a fascinating carnivorous plant that belongs to the family Droseraceae. This plant is native to Western Australia and is often found growing in moist, sandy soil in wet heathlands and swamps. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm in height and has a rosette of leaves that are covered in glandular hairs.The…
Dahlia Little William
Dahlia Little William
Description The Dahlia Little William is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This dahlia cultivar is native to Mexico and is known for its stunning blooms, which come in various shades of pink and purple. The flowers of the Dahlia Little William are large and showy, making them a popular choice for gardens, borders, and cut…
