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Drosera Rotundifolia
Drosera Rotundifolia
Description Drosera Rotundifolia, commonly known as the round-leaved sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and can be found in wetlands, bogs, and other areas with high humidity. This plant is known for its unique ability to capture and digest insects. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Diospyros Virginiana
Diospyros Virginiana
Description Diospyros Virginiana, also known as the American persimmon, is a deciduous tree native to the United States. It is a member of the Ebenaceae family and can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree is widely cultivated for its edible fruit and its hard, durable wood. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Ericales…
Dicranoloma
Dicranoloma
Description Dicranoloma is a genus of mosses that belongs to the family Dicranaceae. These mosses are commonly found in damp habitats such as the edges of waterfalls, streams, and bogs. They are characterized by their thin, wiry stems that grow in dense mats, and their leaves that are lance-shaped and have pointed tips. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Drosera Gigantea
Drosera Gigantea
Description Drosera Gigantea, also known as the Giant Sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is native to the south-west coast of Australia and is known for its sticky, glandular leaves that trap and digest insects. The plant is popular among horticulturists and collectors due to its unique appearance and carnivorous nature. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Dahlia Lady Kate
Dahlia Lady Kate
Description Dahlia Lady Kate is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a hybrid variety that produces intricate blooms with layers of soft pink and white petals. The plant grows up to 4 feet tall and can spread up to 2 feet. This cultivar was first introduced in 1962 and has since gained popularity for…
Datura Stramonium
Datura Stramonium
Description Datura Stramonium, also known as the Devil’s Trumpet, is a poisonous plant that belongs to the family Solanaceae. This plant is native to North America, but now it can be found in many parts of the world due to its ornamental value. It is a tall, erect, and bushy plant that can grow up to 4 feet tall. Its…
Diuris
Diuris
Description Diuris is a genus of terrestrial orchids native to Australia. They are commonly known as ‘donkey orchids’ due to the shape of their column resembling a donkey’s head. The name Diuris comes from the Greek word ‘di’ meaning two and ‘oura’ meaning tail, referring to the two spurs or tails on the labellum or lip of the flower. One…
Dendrochilum
Dendrochilum
Description Dendrochilum is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This genus is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It consists of approximately 200 species that grow in a variety of habitats, such as lowland rainforests, montane forests, and mossy forests. These orchids are epiphytic or lithophytic, meaning that they grow on trees or rocks.…
Dahlia Bishop Of Llandaff
Dahlia Bishop Of Llandaff
Description The Dahlia Bishop Of Llandaff is a stunning plant with large, bright red flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. It is a compact plant that grows up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, making it perfect for gardens and borders. The Bishop Of Llandaff is a hybrid variety that was first introduced in England in 1924…
Dichondra Brachypoda
Dichondra Brachypoda
Description Dichondra Brachypoda, also known as Kidneyweed or Dichondra Silver Falls, is a creeping perennial plant native to New Zealand and Australia. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family and is often grown as an ornamental plant due to its unique trailing habit and attractive silver-green foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Solanales…
