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Daphniphyllum Pentandrum
Daphniphyllum Pentandrum
Description Daphniphyllum Pentandrum, commonly known as the Himalayan daphne or five-stamen daphne, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that belongs to the family Daphniphyllaceae. It is native to the Himalayan region of China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The plant can grow up to 8 meters tall and has a rounded, bushy form. It has glossy, leathery leaves that…
Dryopteris Fragrans
Dryopteris Fragrans
Description Dryopteris Fragrans, commonly known as Fragrant Wood Fern, is a perennial fern that belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to North America and can grow up to 3 feet in height and width. The fern is known for its unique fragrance and is often used in gardens and landscapes for its ornamental value. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
Dicranostigma
Dicranostigma
Description Dicranostigma is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. It comprises only one species, Dicranostigma franchetianum, which is commonly known as the blue-eyed poppy. This plant is native to China, where it grows in mountainous regions and open forests. It is a herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The blue-eyed…
Diplacus Torreyi
Diplacus Torreyi
Description Diplacus Torreyi, also known as Torrey’s monkeyflower, is a flowering plant that is native to California, Arizona, and Nevada. It was named after John Torrey, an American botanist. This plant is a member of the Phrymaceae family, which includes over 200 species of mostly North American herbs and shrubs. Diplacus Torreyi can grow up to 3 feet tall and…
Dicentra Spectabilis Alba
Dicentra Spectabilis Alba
Description Dicentra Spectabilis Alba, also known as White Bleeding Heart, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Papaveraceae family. This plant is native to Japan and is a variation of the classic Dicentra Spectabilis, which has pink flowers. White Bleeding Heart is a popular ornamental plant due to its elegant and delicate appearance. It can grow up to…
Dendrobium Bigibbum
Dendrobium Bigibbum
Description Dendrobium Bigibbum, commonly known as the Cooktown orchid or the two-humped Dendrobium due to the shape of its pseudobulbs, is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to Australia. It belongs to the family Orchidaceae, one of the largest families of flowering plants. The orchid is highly valued for its beautiful flowers that come in a wide variety of colors, including…
Dennstaedtiaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Description Dennstaedtiaceae is a family of ferns commonly known as the “bracken fern” family. It includes around 10 genera and 250 species found in temperate regions worldwide. These ferns are characterized by their large, feathery fronds and tall, erect stems. They are commonly found in open areas such as fields, forests, and along roadsides. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Decaneuropsis
Decaneuropsis
Description Decaneuropsis is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. This plant is native to South America and is commonly found in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm in height. The plant has a woody base and produces yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and…
Dictyanthus Reticulatus
Dictyanthus Reticulatus
Description Dictyanthus Reticulatus, commonly known as the Spider Net Plant, is a unique and rare species of plant that belongs to the family Commelinaceae. This perennial herb is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, and can grow up to 30 centimeters in height. It has a clumping growth habit and produces small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.…
Disa Brevicornis
Disa Brevicornis
Description Disa Brevicornis, commonly known as the Pride of Table Mountain, is a stunning orchid species belonging to the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial orchid native to the Western Cape of South Africa, where it grows in wet habitats such as seeps and stream banks. The plant can grow up to 30cm tall and produces 2-5 flowers per stem.…
