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Description Dactylanthus Taylorii, also known as the wood rose or pua o te reinga, is a rare and unusual parasitic plant native to New Zealand. It is the only species in the genus Dactylanthus and belongs to the family Balanophoraceae. This plant is unique in that it does not have any leaves or chlorophyll and depends on other plants for…

Description Desmanthus Virgatus, also known as Wild Tamarind, is a perennial shrub belonging to the legume family. It is native to South America, but it can also be found in other parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and Australia. This plant is known for its medicinal properties and is widely used in traditional medicine. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Dryopteris Filix-Mas, also known as the male fern or buckler fern, is a common fern species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae and is characterized by its elegant fronds that can grow up to 150 cm in length. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales…

Description Dumortiera Hirsuta is a liverwort plant that belongs to the Marchantiaceae family, commonly known as the Dumortier’s Liverwort. This plant is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a thallose liverwort that forms lobed thalli that can grow up to 4cm wide and 3cm high. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Marchantiophyta Class…

Description Digitalis Lutea, also known as the Straw foxglove, is a herbaceous perennial plant species that belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to central and southern Europe and grows up to 1.2 meters tall. The plant produces numerous pale yellow tubular flowers that are about 3 centimeters long and bloom in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Diaperia Prolifera, also known as the Spreading Diapensia, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Ericaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains, specifically in the states of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. The plant is known for its showy flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer,…

Description Dioscorea Polystachya, also known as Chinese yam or cinnamon vine, is a perennial vine that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to China and other parts of Asia, but it has been introduced to other regions of the world as an ornamental plant and a food crop. The plant has a tuberous root system that is used…

Description Dunbaria Punctata, commonly known as “Punctate Dunbaria,” is a unique plant species that belongs to the family Campanulaceae. It is native to southern Africa and can be found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. This perennial plant grows up to 50cm tall and 30cm wide, with a woody stem and green leaves. Its small, bell-shaped flowers bloom in late…

Description Dieteria Canescens, also known as hoary tansyaster, is a perennial plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. The plant can grow up to 60 cm in height and has a bushy appearance with numerous branches. The leaves are narrow and linear, measuring around 3-6 cm…

Description Dichaea Muricatoides, commonly known as the miniature orchid, is a small epiphytic orchid species that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows on the branches of trees in the forest canopy. The plant is prized for its unique appearance, which includes tiny leaves, delicate flowers, and a compact growth habit.…