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Description Didierea Madagascariensis, commonly known as the octopus tree, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It is a highly branched tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall and 15 meters wide. The plant has a thick trunk with a rough, gray-brown bark and a crown of cylindrical branches that resemble an octopus’s arms. The leaves of the…

Description Desmodium Gangeticum, also known as Shalparni, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has a woody base. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa and is commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Desmodium Gangeticum is…

Description Deutzianthus Tonkinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam, where it grows in moist, shady areas of forests and along streams. The plant grows up to 2 meters tall and has a woody stem with leaves that are elliptical or ovate in shape. The flowers are pink-purple in…

Description Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow is a popular tropical houseplant known for its attractive foliage. It is native to Central and South America and is a member of the Araceae family. This plant is also known by other common names such as Dumb Cane, Leopard Lily, and Exotica. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Monocotyledonae Order Alismatales Family…

Description Dasistoma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to North America, and is commonly known as the false toadflax or purple false foxglove. The genus was named after the Greek words “dasys” meaning hairy and “stoma” meaning mouth, referring to the hairy opening of the flower. Dasistoma is a herbaceous perennial that can…

Description Drosera Natalensis, also known as Natal Sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to South Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows in the wetlands, bogs, and marshes of the KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga provinces. The plant is a member of the Droseraceae family and is well-known for its unique and intricate mechanism for catching prey. The leaves of Drosera…

Description Digitaria Sanguinalis, commonly known as hairy crabgrass, is an annual grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe but can now be found in most parts of the world. The plant has a shallow root system and can grow up to 3 feet tall. Hairy crabgrass can be identified by its flattened stem, which is…

Description Delphinium Recurvatum, commonly known as the cliff larkspur, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the buttercup family. It is native to western North America and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant produces tall spikes with numerous flowers that range in color from blue to violet. The flowers have five petals and a spur. The…

Description Diospyros Discolor is a small evergreen tree, also known as Velvet Apple or Mabolo, native to the Philippines. It belongs to the family Ebenaceae, which includes around 500 species of trees and shrubs. The plant grows up to 10-12 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It produces edible fruit that tastes like caramel. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Description The Dahlia Pearl Of Heemstede is a beautiful flower that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a showy flower that produces stunning blooms in various shades of pink and white. This dahlia variety is known for its ability to produce large flowers with a diameter of up to 10 inches. It is an excellent choice for adding color…