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Delavaya
Delavaya
Description Delavaya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to Asia, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan. The genus was named in honor of French botanist, Jules Delavay. Delavaya is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has opposite, simple, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip. The plant produces clusters…
Dendrocalamus Latiflorus
Dendrocalamus Latiflorus
Description Dendrocalamus Latiflorus, commonly known as the giant bamboo, is a species of bamboo that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. This giant bamboo species can grow up to 100 feet in height and 5 inches in diameter. Its culms, or stems, are green when young and turn yellowish-brown…
Digitalis Purpurea Dalmatian White
Digitalis Purpurea Dalmatian White
Description Digitalis Purpurea Dalmatian White is a biennial plant that belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is commonly known as Foxglove and is native to Europe, western and central Asia, and northwestern Africa. The plant can grow up to 90-120 cm in height and produces white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers have purple spots inside and are…
Dactylorhiza Praetermissa
Dactylorhiza Praetermissa
Description Dactylorhiza Praetermissa, also known as Southern Marsh Orchid, is a beautiful and colorful orchid species native to Europe. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 50cm in height and blooms from May to August. The flowers are usually pink or purple, but can also be white or yellow, and have a distinctive fringed lip. The plant has…
Dahlia Boom Boom White
Dahlia Boom Boom White
Description The Dahlia Boom Boom White is a stunning flower that features a white color with a yellow center. It is a decorative dahlia that can grow up to 36 inches in height and 24 inches in width. This dahlia is known for its large, fully double flowers that bloom from midsummer until the first frost. The Dahlia Boom Boom…
Drosera Banksii
Drosera Banksii
Description Drosera Banksii, commonly known as the Banksia Sundew, is a species of carnivorous plant native to Australia. It belongs to the Droseraceae family and is known for its ability to capture and digest insects using its sticky, glandular leaves. The plant is named after Sir Joseph Banks, a British botanist who was a member of Captain James Cook’s first…
Datisca Glomerata
Datisca Glomerata
Description Datisca Glomerata, also known as False Hemp, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Datiscaceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and can be found growing in damp meadows, riverbanks, and damp forests. The plant has a tall, erect stem that can grow up to 2 meters in height and produces clusters of small, greenish-yellow…
Docynia
Docynia
Description Docynia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae that includes around 30 species. They are native to Southeast Asia and are commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests. Some species of Docynia are cultivated as ornamental plants for their attractive flowers and foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Rosales Family…
Darwinia Citriodora
Darwinia Citriodora
Description Darwinia Citriodora, also known as the Lemon-scented Darwinia, is a species of shrub that belongs to the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the southwestern region of Western Australia and is commonly found in the coastal areas. This plant is known for its pleasant lemon scent and unique appearance, making it a popular choice among gardeners. Taxonomic Information Here’s…
Downingia Pusilla
Downingia Pusilla
Description Downingia Pusilla, also known as Dwarf Calico, is a small annual plant that belongs to the bellflower family. It is native to California, where it grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. The plant typically reaches a height of 2-6 inches and spreads up to 6 inches. The leaves are small, narrow, and lance-shaped, while the flowers are small…