D
Dicranella
Dicranella
Description Dicranella is a genus of small, moss-like plants that belong to the family Dicranaceae. These plants are commonly found in moist environments, such as swamps, bogs, and wetlands. They are characterized by their small size and delicate appearance, and they are often used to create miniature landscapes or terrariums. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Bryophyta Class Bryopsida…
Dianthus Superbus Subsp. Superbus
Dianthus Superbus Subsp. Superbus
Description Dianthus Superbus Subsp. Superbus is a herbaceous, perennial plant that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to East Asia, specifically China, Japan, and Korea. The plant produces a clump of fleshy roots and grows up to 30-60 cm in height. Its stem is erect and branched, and its leaves are lance-shaped, blue-green, and opposite.The plant blooms from…
Degenia
Degenia
Description Degenia is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Asteraceae. This genus comprises only one species known as Degenia velebitica. This plant is native to the Velebit Mountains in Croatia and is known for its unique and beautiful appearance. Degenia is a perennial plant that grows in rocky areas and produces small yellow flowers that bloom…
Diphysa Occidentalis
Diphysa Occidentalis
1. Description Diphysa Occidentalis, commonly known as the West Indian boxwood or Guatemalan boxwood, is a tropical tree species belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and South America. This evergreen tree can grow up to 30 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It has a dense crown of dark…
Dysphania Multifida
Dysphania Multifida
Description Dysphania Multifida, also known as Mexican tea or epazote, is an annual herb that can grow up to 4 feet tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America but has spread throughout North America, South America, and parts of Europe. This plant is widely used in traditional Mexican cuisine as it has a pungent odor and a strong…
Dicranum Howellii
Dicranum Howellii
Description Dicranum Howellii, also known as Howell’s Dicranum, is a species of moss found in North America. It belongs to the Dicranaceae family, which is known for its feathery or fern-like appearance. This species is commonly found in moist forests, especially in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Bryophyta Class: Bryopsida…
Derris
Derris
Description Derris is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It comprises around 30 species of vines, shrubs, and trees. The plants contain rotenoids, which have insecticidal and pesticidal properties. Derris is widely used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic benefits. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales…
Delosperma
Delosperma
Description Delosperma is a genus of succulent plants that belong to the family Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky and arid regions. Delosperma is commonly known as “ice plant” because of its ability to store water in its leaves, which gives it a frosty appearance.This plant is widely cultivated for its attractive flowers and…
Dioscorea Nipponica
Dioscorea Nipponica
Description Dioscorea Nipponica, also known as Japanese yam or Jinenjo, is a perennial vine that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family. The plant is native to Japan, where it has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Monocotyledonae Order: Dioscoreales Family: Dioscoreaceae Genus: Dioscorea Appearance The Japanese yam has a vine-like…
Drymocallis
Drymocallis
Description Drymocallis, also known as woodland beauty, is a genus of perennial plants that belong to the rose family. This plant is native to North America and is known for its delicate and intricate flowers. The plant has basal leaves that are pinnately divided, and its flowers have five petals that are cup-shaped and come in colors such as yellow,…