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Description Dillenia Indica, also known as the Elephant Apple Tree, is a large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is known for its large, edible fruit, which resembles an apple and can weigh up to 2kg. The fruit is popularly eaten raw, cooked, or made into jams and pickles. The tree…

Description Dracophyllum is a genus of shrubs and trees that are native to New Zealand. It belongs to the family Ericaceae, which includes heaths and heathers. There are around 50 species of Dracophyllum, with the majority found in New Zealand. These plants are known for their unique appearance and are commonly used as ornamentals in gardens and landscapes. Taxonomic Information…

Description Dicranoweisia Cirrata, also known as the Hairy Fork Moss, is a small, tufted moss species that is found in various habitats, including sandy soil, rocky outcrops, and disturbed soils. This species is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist environments such as forests, bogs, and wetlands. It is a versatile plant that can…

Description Desmodium Canadense, also known as showy tick trefoil, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist habitats. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaceae Genus Desmodium Appearance Desmodium Canadense can grow up…

Description Dicnemon Calycinum, commonly known as Cape Forget-Me-Not, is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family and is grown for its attractive blue flowers. The plant grows up to 30cm tall and 20cm wide and produces several stems with clusters of flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales…

Description Douglasia is a small genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Primulaceae. This plant genus is named after David Douglas, a Scottish botanist who first collected specimens of this plant in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The genus consists of six species that are native to western North America, particularly in the mountains of Oregon, California,…

Description Dahlia Harvest Tiny Tot is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a dwarf variety of dahlia that grows up to 12 inches tall and 8 inches wide. This plant produces stunning blooms that are 2-3 inches in diameter and come in various shades of pink, red, and white. The flowers bloom from…

Description Doellingeria, also known as the flat-topped white aster, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to North America and is commonly found in moist areas such as meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. The plant can grow up to 2-5 feet tall and has a spread of…

Description Disepalum is a genus of flowering plants in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Disepalum is known for its unique appearance and interesting characteristics. It is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 meters tall. Its flowers are solitary, and…

Description Diplopterygium Chinense, also known as the Chinese lip fern, is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family of Polypodiaceae. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and can be found in a variety of habitats such as forests, hillsides, and rocky areas. This fern has a unique feature of producing two different types of leaves, sterile and…