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Dryopteris Formosana
Dryopteris Formosana
Description Dryopteris Formosana, also known as Formosan Wood Fern, is a species of fern that belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family. It is native to Taiwan and can be found growing in the mountainous regions of the country. This fern is a popular ornamental plant because of its attractive fronds. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order…
Dactylorhiza Incarnata
Dactylorhiza Incarnata
Description Dactylorhiza Incarnata, also known as Early Marsh Orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and can be found growing in wet meadows, marshes, and fens. This plant can grow up to a height of 30-60 cm and has a pink-purple colored flower that blooms from May to…
Dianthus Memories
Dianthus Memories
Description Dianthus Memories, also known as Sweet William, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a popular plant for its attractive, fragrant, and colorful flowers that bloom in shades of pink, red, white, and purple. The plant is native to Europe and Asia but is widely grown in gardens and parks across the world due…
Dolomiaea
Dolomiaea
Description Dolomiaea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. There are approximately 30 species in the genus, which are native to the Himalayas and surrounding regions. The plants are herbaceous perennials, with some species growing up to 2 meters in height. Dolomiaea flowers bloom in late summer and early fall, with clusters of small, daisy-like flowers. Taxonomic…
Dahlia Mexican Star
Dahlia Mexican Star
Description Dahlia Mexican Star, also known as Dahlia ‘Mexican Star’ or Dahlia ‘Mystic Star’, is a beautiful ornamental flower that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and has become popular among gardeners and florists due to its unique features and attractive blooms. The plant is a perennial that can grow up to 3-4…
Dracocephalum Grandiflorum
Dracocephalum Grandiflorum
Description Dracocephalum Grandiflorum, also known as Dragonhead or Blue Dragon, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Central Asia and China and can grow up to 30-60 cm in height. The plant produces beautiful blue-violet flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Dioscoreaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Description Dioscoreaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes over 800 species distributed across the tropics and subtropics. Commonly known as the yam family, it is most notable for including several species of yams that are important food crops in many parts of the world. Dioscoreaceae plants are perennial herbs or vines that can grow up to several meters…
Dahlia Tamburo
Dahlia Tamburo
Description Dahlia Tamburo is a stunning member of the Asteraceae family that is native to Mexico and Central America. This herbaceous perennial is grown for its vibrant flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. The flowers are usually large and come in various colors such as pink, red, purple, yellow, and white. Dahlia Tamburo is a must-have for flower…
Dryas
Dryas
Description Dryas is a genus of flowering plants in the Rosaceae family that includes about 10 species. These plants are native to the Arctic, subarctic, and alpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere, where they can grow in harsh conditions. Dryas plants are low-growing perennials that can form mats or cushions on the ground. They have small, simple leaves and white…
Dianthus Gratianopolitanus
Dianthus Gratianopolitanus
Description Dianthus Gratianopolitanus, also known as Cheddar Pink, is a hardy perennial flower that is native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 15-20cm, and a spread of 30-40cm. It has narrow, blue-green leaves that form a low mat, and produces fragrant, pink flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The flowers…
