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Description Daphne Odora is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to China and Japan and is popularly known as the winter daphne due to its fragrant blooms that appear during late winter and early spring. The plant is known for its glossy, dark green leaves that have an oval shape and grow up…

Description Dischidia Ruscifolia is a species of epiphytic plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. This plant is commonly known as Million Hearts or String of Hearts because of the unique heart-shaped leaves that grow along its long stems. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…

Description Dahlia Temple Of Beauty is a stunning cultivar of Dahlia, a genus of bushy, tuberous, perennial plants native to Mexico. The plant produces large, fully double flowers with deep pink petals and a yellow center. Its blooms can reach up to 20cm in diameter and appear in mid-summer to early autumn. Dahlia Temple Of Beauty is a highly sought-after…

Description Dimorphocarpa is a fascinating plant that belongs to the family of Solanaceae. Its name comes from the Greek words “dimorphos” and “karpos,” which mean “two-shaped fruit.” This name is given to the plant because of its unique fruit that has two distinct shapes. The fruit is either round or oblong and is covered with tiny hairs.This plant is native…

Description Disporum Sessile, commonly known as the Sessile-flowered Fairybells, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagus family. It is native to eastern Asia and North America and is often grown for its ornamental value. The plant has slender, unbranched stems that can grow up to 2 feet tall and bear narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are shiny and dark…

Description Discaria is a genus of shrubs and small trees that are native to South America. The name “Discaria” is derived from the Greek word “diskos,” which means “disk” or “plate,” and refers to the shape of the fruit that these plants produce. The genus belongs to the Rhamnaceae family, which also includes other popular garden plants like the buckthorn…

Description Dictyanthus Aeneus is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family of Acanthaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and it is a perennial herb that can grow up to 50 cm in height. The plant’s leaves are green and ovate, and it produces yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers have a tubular shape…

Description: Disa Hallackii is a rare and exotic orchid species that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the mountains of South Africa and grows at high elevations of up to 2800 meters. The plant is named after the South African botanist, D.M. Hallack, who discovered it in 1981. Disa Hallackii is a terrestrial orchid that grows in…

Dodecatheon Clevelandii Subsp. Clevelandii is a stunning plant that belongs to the family of Primulaceae. It is native to California, particularly in the southern parts of the state, and is commonly known as the Cleveland shooting star. This plant is a herbaceous perennial and is known for its showy and unique flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms…

Description Digitaria Eriantha is a perennial grass species that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is commonly known as woolly finger grass or winter grass due to its ability to grow during the winter season. The plant is native to southern Africa and has been introduced to various countries around the world. Its scientific name, Digitaria, is derived from the…