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Diastella Divaricata
Diastella Divaricata
Description Diastella Divaricata, also known as the Hawaiian cotton, is a rare and endangered species of plant that is native to Hawaii. The plant is a member of the family Malvaceae and is known for its white flowers that resemble cotton. The plant is highly valued for its ornamental value and is a popular choice for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.…
Doryanthes Excelsa
Doryanthes Excelsa
Description Doryanthes excelsa, also known as the giant spear lily, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Doryanthaceae. This stunning plant is native to eastern Australia and can grow up to 6 meters tall. The giant spear lily produces large, red flowers that can reach a diameter of 30 cm. These flowers grow in clusters on top of…
Disa Chrysostachya
Disa Chrysostachya
Description Disa Chrysostachya is a stunning orchid that is native to South Africa. It is also known as the Golden Torch Orchid due to its long and narrow flowers that resemble a torch. The plant has a thin stem that can grow up to 1 meter tall, and the flowers can grow up to 15 cm in length. The plant…
Dianthus Superbus
Dianthus Superbus
Description Dianthus Superbus, commonly known as Fringed Pink or Large Pink, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Asia and Europe and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens. The plant produces fragrant pink or white flowers with fringed edges and a distinctive spicy fragrance. It blooms from late spring to…
Desmanthus Acuminatus
Desmanthus Acuminatus
Description Desmanthus Acuminatus, also known as Acacia Acuminata or Raspberry Jam Wattle, is a shrub or tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, specifically in the southwestern region of Western Australia. This plant can grow up to 10 meters in height, with a spread of up to 5 meters. It has a slender trunk with…
Dipsacus Sylvestris
Dipsacus Sylvestris
Description Dipsacus Sylvestris, commonly known as Wild Teasel or Fuller’s Teasel, is a biennial or perennial plant that belongs to the teasel family. The plant is native to Europe, including the United Kingdom, and Western Asia. The plant can grow up to six feet tall and has a spiky appearance with prickly stems and leaves. In the first year of…
Diuris Orientis
Diuris Orientis
Description Diuris Orientis, commonly known as the Wallflower Orchid, is a beautiful and unique orchid plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This perennial plant is native to Australia and is well-known for its stunning yellow and purple flowers that bloom in spring. The plant has a single stem that can grow up to 30 cm in height and bears…
Dodonaea
Dodonaea
Description Dodonaea is a genus of flowering plants in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. This genus is comprised of approximately 60 species of shrubs and small trees which are native to Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The plants in this genus are popular among gardeners and landscapers due to their attractive foliage, unique seed capsules, and overall hardiness. Taxonomic…
Draperia
Draperia
Description Draperia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to North America and includes two species, namely Draperia systyla and Draperia copelandii. Draperia systyla is commonly known as Sierra draperia and is found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, while Draperia copelandii is known as Copeland’s draperia and is found in…
Disanthus Cercidifolius
Disanthus Cercidifolius
Description Disanthus Cercidifolius, also known as the Disanthus or the Katsura Tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to East Asia, particularly in China and Japan. It belongs to the family, Hamamelidaceae. Disanthus Cercidifolius has an interesting growth habit as it is slow-growing when young but eventually can reach up to 10m tall when mature. It…