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Drimia Calcarata

Description Drimia Calcarata, also known as Urinary Urgency, is a bulbous plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is often found in rocky outcrops and dry areas. This plant grows up to 50 cm tall and has a narrow stem with basal leaves. It produces a spike of small, white or pink flowers…

Danae Racemosa

Description Danae Racemosa, commonly known as Alexandrian laurel, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. This shrub is native to the Mediterranean region and can grow up to 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The plant is known for its delicate and intricate leaves, which are arranged in a spiral pattern, and its small, insignificant…

Dalechampia Scandens

Description Dalechampia Scandens is a tropical vine that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is commonly known as the Costa Rican Butterfly Vine or Bow Tie Vine due to its unique, butterfly-shaped bracts. The plant is native to Central and South America and is a popular choice for indoor and outdoor decoration. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…

Daucus Carota Eskimo

Description Daucus Carota Eskimo, also known as the Eskimo carrot, is a biennial flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, but is now widely cultivated in many parts of the world. The plant produces a taproot that is commonly eaten as a vegetable, known as the carrot. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Delosperma Wheels Of Wonder

Description Delosperma Wheels Of Wonder is a perennial succulent that is part of the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa and is known for its vibrant flowers that bloom in a variety of colors. These flowers have a daisy-like appearance and are about 1 inch in diameter. The plant’s thick, fleshy leaves are green and can…

Disa Bifida

Description Disa Bifida is a species of orchid native to the Cape Province, South Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid that typically grows in damp soils alongside streams and in marshy areas. The plant has a single erect stem that can reach up to 60 cm in height, with several fleshy leaves arranged in a basal rosette. The flowers are…

Duabanga

Description Duabanga, also known as Duabanga grandiflora, is a flowering plant native to South and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family Sonneratiaceae and is a medicinal plant that has been used in traditional medicine for many years. The plant has a long history of being used for various purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and fever. Taxonomic Information…

Dahlia Seniors Darkness

Description Dahlia Seniors Darkness is a stunning flower that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a hybrid variety that was developed by Seniors Nursery in the Netherlands. This dahlia is a showstopper with its deep, dark burgundy blooms that are almost black in color. The flowers are large and fully double, with a diameter of up to 10 inches.…

Drakaea Elastica

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…

Dicentra Eximia

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…