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Description Dietes Iridioides, commonly known as the Fortnight Lily or African Iris, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Iridaceae family. This plant is native to South Africa and is famous for its beautiful white flowers with yellow and blue markings. It is a low maintenance plant that can grow up to 1.2 meters tall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Description Daboecia Cantabrica Subsp. Azorica is a low-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the heather family, Ericaceae. It is native to the Azores Islands, Portugal and is also commonly known as Azorean heath. The plant is known for its beautiful bell-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, or white, typically from late spring to early autumn. Its foliage…

Description Dacrydium Beccarii, commonly known as Beccari’s Pine, is a species of coniferous tree in the Podocarpaceae family. This tree is native to Papua New Guinea and can grow up to 45 meters tall. Its trunk is straight and cylindrical, with a diameter of up to 100 cm, and its bark is smooth and greyish-brown. The leaves of Dacrydium Beccarii…

Description The Dahlia Seattle is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is known for its large, colorful blooms that come in a variety of shades, including pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and blooms from…

Description Drosera Trinervia is a carnivorous plant species that belongs to the sundew family. It is commonly known as the three-nerved sundew and is native to the eastern coast of Australia. The plant has small, round, and red leaves covered in glandular hairs that secrete a sticky, mucilaginous substance. The leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern, and the plant…

Description Dennstaedtia Zeylanica, also known as the Ceylon holly fern, is a species of fern that is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia. It belongs to the family Dennstaedtiaceae and is a popular choice for ornamental gardens due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta Class…

Description Dentella Repens, more commonly known as carpet moss, is a species of moss that belongs to the family Dicranaceae. This bright green moss is a creeping plant that forms a dense mat and grows up to 2 cm in height. It is widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and North America and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such…

Description Dalea Reverchonii, commonly known as the Comanche Peak Prairie Clover, is a perennial plant that belongs to the pea family. It is native to the United States and grows in a variety of habitats, such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. The plant has a deep taproot and grows up to 2 feet tall. It produces small, pinkish-purple flowers…

Description Deinandra Lobbii, commonly known as Lobb’s Deinandra, is a perennial herb that belongs to the sunflower family, Asteraceae. It is native to California, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including sagebrush, chaparral, and oak woodland. The plant typically grows up to two feet tall and has yellow flowering heads that bloom from April to July. Taxonomic Information…

Description Dracunculus Vulgaris, also known as the Dragon Arum Plant, is a fascinating and unique plant that belongs to the Araceae family. It is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for its ornamental value. The plant is known for its striking appearance, unusual odor, and interesting reproductive biology. The name “Dragon Arum”…