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Dryopteris Intermedia
Dryopteris Intermedia
Description Dryopteris Intermedia, commonly known as the Intermediate Wood Fern, is a deciduous fern that belongs to the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to the eastern part of North America and can be found in moist woods, swamps, and rocky slopes. It is an ideal plant for shaded gardens and woodland landscapes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta…
Drosera Petiolaris
Drosera Petiolaris
Description Drosera Petiolaris, commonly known as the petiole sundew, is a carnivorous plant native to Australia. It belongs to the Droseraceae family, which includes other carnivorous plants such as Venus flytraps and pitcher plants. The plant features long stem-like leaves that are covered in sticky tentacles, which trap and digest insects. Drosera Petiolaris is a fascinating plant that can be…
Dryopteris Erythrosora
Dryopteris Erythrosora
Description Dryopteris Erythrosora, commonly known as Autumn Fern, is a species of perennial fern that belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family. The plant is native to East Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes around the world. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales Family Dryopteridaceae Genus Dryopteris Appearance The…
Dipogon
Dipogon
Description Dipogon, also known as the Cape Sweet Pea or the Hottentot’s Bean, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to southern Africa, particularly in the Cape Floristic Region. The plant is a perennial climber and can reach up to 3 meters in height. It has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets and produces…
Dactylorhiza Maculata Subsp. Maculata
Dactylorhiza Maculata Subsp. Maculata
Description Dactylorhiza Maculata Subsp. Maculata, commonly known as Heath Spotted Orchid, is a flowering perennial plant that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows, heaths, and bogs. The plant blooms from June to August, producing dense spikes of pink-purple flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Dracocephalum Ruyschiana
Dracocephalum Ruyschiana
Description Dracocephalum Ruyschiana, commonly known as Ruysch’s dragonhead, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The plant is known for its beautiful blue-purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lamiaceae…
Drymosiphon Grandiflorus
Drymosiphon Grandiflorus
Description Drymosiphon Grandiflorus is a stunning plant species that belongs to the family Gesneriaceae. It is commonly known as the “Lush Forest Flower” due to its natural habitat. The plant is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia. It is known for its large and showy flowers that can grow up to 10cm in diameter.…
Dalea Villosa Var. Grisea
Dalea Villosa Var. Grisea
Description Dalea Villosa Var. Grisea, commonly known as prairie clover, is a perennial herb native to North America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which includes legumes such as beans and peas. This plant produces small, pink to purple flowers that bloom from June to September. The leaves are pinnately compound with three leaflets, and the stem is covered in…
Dudleya Lanceolata
Dudleya Lanceolata
Description Dudleya Lanceolata, commonly known as Lanceleaf Liveforever, is a succulent plant native to California and Baja California. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive appearance and low maintenance requirements. The plant has a rosette of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to six inches long. The leaves are bluish-green…
Daphne Tangutica
Daphne Tangutica
Description Daphne Tangutica, also known as Tibetan daphne or Tangut daphne, is a deciduous shrub that is native to China, Tibet, and Bhutan. It belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family and is known for its fragrant flowers and poisonous berries. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and is ideal for gardens, borders, and rockeries. Taxonomic Information Domain…
