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Description Dahlia Coccinea, also known as Dahlia juarezii, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Mexico and Central America and is widely cultivated for its beautiful flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Dahlia Appearance The Dahlia Coccinea plant can grow up…

Description Dipodium is a genus of terrestrial orchids that consists of approximately 26 species. The name “Dipodium” is derived from the Greek words “di” meaning two, and “podion” meaning little foot, which refers to the two small projections at the base of the lip of the flower. These orchids are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and…

Description Diplacus Aurantiacus, also known as Sticky Monkeyflower, is a beautiful plant native to California that belongs to the Phrymaceae family. It is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It has glossy green leaves and vibrant orange flowers that bloom from March to June. These flowers are shaped like a monkey’s…

Description Dischisma is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Asteraceae. This genus comprises about 10 species that are native to South America. Dischisma plants typically grow as shrubs or small trees and can reach a height of up to 10 meters. They are known for their beautiful foliage and showy flowers, which range in color from…

Description Drosera Cistiflora, commonly known as the Rock Sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Drosera family. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy and rocky areas. This plant is known for its ability to attract and digest insects through its sticky leaves, which are covered in red tentacle-like structures called tentacles. These tentacles produce…

Dudleya Brittonii, also known as Britton’s dudleya or succulent liveforever, is a perennial succulent plant native to the rocky canyons of Baja California, Mexico. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its unique appearance and low maintenance requirements. The plant has a rosette of fleshy, pointed leaves that can range from green to…

Description Dianella Caerulea, also known as the Blueberry Flax Lily, is an evergreen perennial plant that belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it grows in a wide range of habitats, including coastal areas, forests, and grasslands. The plant is popular among gardeners for its attractive foliage and beautiful flowers that bloom in…

Description Daviesia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This Australian plant is named after Hugh Davies, a Welsh botanist who contributed to the study of Australian flora. There are around 120 species of Daviesia, and they are commonly known as bitter-peas or wattles. The flowers of Daviesia are known for their bright and showy…

Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Orchidaceae Genus Dendrobium Appearance The Dendrobium Pugioniforme plant is an orchid species that is native to the Philippines. It typically grows to be about 12 inches tall and has thin, elongated leaves that are a light green color. The flowers of this plant are small and white,…

Description Diphylleia cymosa is a herbaceous plant belonging to the family Berberidaceae. The plant is native to East Asia and is commonly known as the umbrella leaf or the skeleton flower due to its unique features. The plant usually grows up to 60 cm tall and spreads through underground rhizomes. It has large leaves that can grow up to 30…