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Dryopteris Affinis
Dryopteris Affinis
Description Dryopteris Affinis, commonly known as the Scaly Male Fern, is a popular deciduous fern that belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family. It is native to Europe but can be found in many parts of the world, including Asia and North America. This fern can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and 1.2 meters wide, making it an excellent choice for…
Diplacus Douglasii
Diplacus Douglasii
Description Diplacus Douglasii is a native perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Phrymaceae. It is commonly known as the Yellow Monkeyflower due to its yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide and blooms in the summer season. It is a popular plant in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive…
Duroia Longiflora
Duroia Longiflora
Description Duroia Longiflora, also known as the “long-flowered duroia,” is a tropical shrub native to the Amazon Rainforest. This plant is a member of the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee and gardenia plants. It is characterized by its long, slender flowers that bloom in shades of white and pink. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
Delphinium Hesperium
Delphinium Hesperium
Description Delphinium Hesperium, also known as western larkspur or California larkspur, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to western North America, particularly in California, Oregon, and Washington. The plant can grow up to a height of 3-4 feet and has a spread of around 1-2 feet. It produces tall spikes of showy…
Delphinium Elatum Blue Dawn
Delphinium Elatum Blue Dawn
Description Delphinium Elatum Blue Dawn, commonly known as Blue Dawn, is a stunning perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It originates from the mountainous regions of Europe, including the Balkans, and is widely cultivated for its showy blue flowers.Blue Dawn typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. Its dark green…
Dyschoriste Linearis Var. Schiedeana
Dyschoriste Linearis Var. Schiedeana
Description Dyschoriste Linearis Var. Schiedeana, commonly known as snake herb, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Mexico and parts of Central and South America. The plant has an upright growth habit and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves that are dark green in color…
Dicnemonaceae
Dicnemonaceae
Description Dicnemonaceae is a family of flowering plants that belong to the order of Gentianales. These plants are also known as the “African violet family” because of their close resemblance to the popular African violet plant. The family consists of about ten species of evergreen herbs that are native to tropical regions of Africa. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Distimake
Distimake
Description Distimake is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. There are approximately 30 species of Distimake, which are native to the tropical regions of South America. These plants are highly valued for their attractive foliage and showy flowers, which bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
Dudleya Edulis
Dudleya Edulis
Description Dudleya Edulis, also known as the “edible liveforever,” is a succulent plant that is native to California and Mexico. It is a small plant that grows up to 8 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The leaves of Dudleya Edulis are rosette-shaped, grey-green in color, and have a powdery coating. During the summer, the plant produces a tall stem…
Dorstenia Contrajerva
Dorstenia Contrajerva
Description Dorstenia Contrajerva, also known as Contrayerva, is a tropical plant species native to Central and South America. It belongs to the Moraceae family and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments such as fever, cough, and arthritis. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
