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Description Drakaea Elastica, commonly known as the Hammer Orchid, is a unique and fascinating species of orchid native to Western Australia. It is a ground-dwelling orchid that is known for its specialized pollination mechanism, which involves attracting male thynnine wasps through the release of a pheromone that mimics the sex pheromone of female wasps. When the male wasp attempts to…

Description Dicentra Eximia, also known as the Bleeding Heart Plant, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fumariaceae family. This unique flowering plant is native to North America and is commonly found in woodland areas, rocky slopes, and stream banks. It is a low growing plant that reaches a height of 12-24 inches and spreads to a width…

Description Daucus Carota, commonly known as wild carrot, is a biennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America, as a vegetable crop. The plant has a taproot that is edible and is commonly used in salads, stews, and soups.…

Description Dicksonia Antarctica, commonly known as the soft tree fern, is a species of tree fern native to southeastern Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. This evergreen plant can grow up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide and is known for its unique, lacy fronds that emerge from a single trunk. The soft tree fern is a popular ornamental…

Description Dipsacus Pilosus, commonly known as Small Teasel or Hairy Teasel, is a biennial plant that belongs to the Dipsacaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world. The plant has a straight stem that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It produces small purple flowers that bloom…

Description Drosera Peltata, commonly known as the Sundew Plant, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is native to the wetlands and bogs of Australia and New Zealand. The plant is named after its leaves, which appear to have dewdrops or droplets on them, giving them a beautiful and unique appearance. The Sundew Plant is a…

Description Dahlia Happy Single Flame is a unique and striking plant that adds a pop of color to any garden. This variety of dahlia features vibrant, fiery-red blooms with a yellow center. These flowers are single-flowered, meaning they feature only one row of petals around the center disk. Dahlia Happy Single Flame is a relatively compact plant, growing up to…

Description The Drosera Spatulata, commonly known as the spoon-leaved sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. This fascinating plant is native to Australia and New Zealand and is known for its spoon-shaped leaves that are covered in tiny tentacle-like structures called “sundew glands” that secrete a sticky substance that attracts and traps insects. The Drosera Spatulata…

Description Dirca is a genus of deciduous shrubs, commonly known as leatherwood. It belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family and is native to North America. The plant gets its name from its tough, leathery bark. The bark was once used by Native Americans to make ropes and baskets. The plant has a fascinating history and is known for its medicinal properties.…

Description Dasymaschalon Rostratum, also known as the Beaked Dasymaschalon, is a small tropical tree that is native to Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra. It belongs to the Annonaceae family, which is known for producing edible fruits and aromatic plants. The Beaked Dasymaschalon is a prized ornamental species due to its unique appearance and fragrant flowers. It is a relatively slow-growing tree…