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Description Dicranoweisia is a genus of mosses that belongs to the family Dicranaceae. This plant’s name comes from the Greek words “dikranos,” which means “two-headed,” and “weisia,” which means “hairy.” It is a small, tufted plant that grows to a height of no more than 2 cm. It is found in damp habitats, such as rocks, soil, and tree trunks,…

Description Diplacus Fremontii, commonly known as Fremont’s monkeyflower, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Phrymaceae family. It is native to California and can be found in various locations such as the Sierra Nevada mountains and Mojave desert. The plant is named after John C. Fremont, an American explorer who discovered it in 1844. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Description Drosanthemum Flavum, commonly known as the yellow dewflower, is a succulent plant that belongs to the Aizoaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas and sandy soils. The plant is characterized by its yellow flowers that bloom in clusters from spring to fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Delphinium Cassius, also known as Dwarf Larkspur, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to North America and grows in the wild in prairies, meadows, and open woods. The plant has a short stature, growing up to 18 inches tall, and produces delicate blue-purple flowers with white centers in the spring. Taxonomic Information…

Description Darwinia is a genus of shrubs native to Australia, with approximately 80 species. These plants are known for their distinctive tubular flowers that range in color from red to pink, and their needle-like leaves that are usually green or grey. Darwinia shrubs grow up to 1-2 meters tall and are often used as garden plants or for floral arrangements.…

Description Dictyocaryum Lamarckianum, also known as the Hurricane Palm, is a species of palm tree that is native to the rainforests of Brazil. It is characterized by its tall, slender trunk that can grow up to 25 feet in height, and its large, feathery leaves that can reach up to six feet in length. The Hurricane Palm is a slow-growing…

Description Dicranopteris Pedata is a species of fern found primarily in Southeast Asia. It is also known as the “Ulu Paku” fern, which means “head of the cliff” in Malay. This name comes from its ability to grow on rocky cliffs and hillsides, where it forms large, dense clumps. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and…

Description Dryas Octopetala Var. Asiatica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub commonly found in arctic and alpine regions. It belongs to the family Rosaceae and is a subspecies of Dryas octopetala, which is also known as mountain avens. The plant is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in harsh environments. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…

Description Dennstaedtia is a genus of ferns that includes about 20 species. They are native to temperate regions of the world, including Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa. The ferns are known for their attractive foliage, which consists of fronds that can be up to three meters long. Dennstaedtia ferns are popular among gardeners due to their ease…

Description Decalobanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. The plants are perennial herbs with a woody base and yellow flowers. The genus name is derived from the Greek words ‘deka’ meaning ten and ‘lobos’ meaning a lobe, referring to the ten-lobed pappus of the fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain…