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Dahlia Take Off

Description The Dahlia Take Off is a stunning flower that is prized for its vibrant colors and unique petal arrangement. This dahlia variety is known for its large, semi-double blooms that feature bright yellow petals with red tips. The Take Off is a relatively new dahlia variety that was first introduced in 2003 by the Dutch breeder, Jan Langedijk. This…

Desmos

Description Desmos is a genus of tropical trees and shrubs in the family Annonaceae. They are native to Southeast Asia, specifically in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The plants are known for their attractive flowers and foliage, making them popular ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Magnoliales Family Annonaceae…

Desmodium Elegans

Description Desmodium Elegans, commonly known as the elegant tick-trefoil, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 2-4 feet in height. It has a unique appearance, with long, narrow leaves and small, pink or purple flowers that bloom in mid-summer. The plant is an…

Diplacus Parviflorus

Description Diplacus Parviflorus, commonly known as the Island Bush Monkeyflower, is an evergreen shrub that is native to California. It belongs to the Phrymaceae family and can grow up to 1-2 meters tall. The plant has a dense growth habit and produces beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers that are yellow or orange in color. The leaves are green and have a slightly…

Dianthus Alpinus

Description Dianthus Alpinus, also known as Alpine Pink, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the carnation family. This plant is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia, where it grows in rocky, alpine habitats. Dianthus Alpinus is a popular garden plant due to its attractive appearance and easy-to-care nature. The plant produces showy, fragrant flowers that…

Dilatris Pillansii

Description Dilatris Pillansii, also known as the Hottentot’s Holland conehead, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Haemodoraceae. It is native to South Africa and is known for its vibrant and attractive flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring. The flowers are composed of six bright pink to deep red tepals, which are fused together.…

Dischidia Formosana

Description Dischidia Formosana is a type of epiphytic plant that belongs to the milkweed family, Asclepiadaceae. It is native to Taiwan, where it can be found growing on trees in forests, at elevations of up to 2000 meters. The plant is also commonly known as the “million hearts” plant due to the small, heart-shaped leaves that grow in clusters along…

Dumortiera

Description Dumortiera is a genus of liverworts that belongs to the family Dumortieraceae. It is commonly known as Dumort’s liverwort, named after the Belgian botanist Barthélemy Charles Joseph Dumortier. This plant has a unique appearance and can be easily identified by its flat, green thalli that are lobed and have tiny, finger-like projections. It is found in tropical regions across…

Dysoxylum Parasiticum

Description Dysoxylum parasiticum, also known as the parasitic mahogany tree, is a tropical tree that belongs to the Meliaceae family. This tree is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Unlike other trees, Dysoxylum parasiticum is parasitic in nature, meaning that it grows by attaching to and feeding off the…

Disocactus Speciosus

Description Disocactus Speciosus is a stunning cactus with a unique and beautiful bloom. This plant is native to Central America and is also known as the Queen of the Night due to its nocturnal blooming habit. The plant is often grown as an ornamental plant and is highly prized for its striking appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…