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Description Dicranum Polysetum, commonly known as the many-fruited fork moss, is a species of moss that belongs to the Dicranaceae family. It is native to the northern hemisphere and can be found in various habitats such as forests, bogs, and tundras. This moss species is known for its upright growth habit, which can reach up to 6 centimeters in height.…

Description Dendrocerotales, also known as liverworts, are a group of bryophytes that belong to the Marchantiophyta division. They are small, non-vascular plants that lack true leaves, stems, and roots. Instead, they have a thallus, which is a flattened, ribbon-like structure that grows along the ground or on other plant surfaces. Dendrocerotales are widely distributed throughout the world and can be…

Description Dalea is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It comprises around 150 species of shrubs and herbs that are native to North and South America. Members of this genus are known for their attractive foliage and showy flowers, making them popular ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes. They are also valued for their ability to…

Description Dendroviguiera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Americas, specifically found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. The name Dendroviguiera is derived from the Greek words dendron, meaning tree, and viguiera, a genus of plants in the sunflower family. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. Taxonomic Information…

Description Drosera Neocaledonica, commonly known as the New Caledonia Sundew, is a carnivorous plant species native to New Caledonia. As a member of the droseraceae family, it is closely related to other carnivorous plants such as Venus flytraps and pitcher plants. Unlike other carnivorous plants, the New Caledonia Sundew uses sticky hairs on its leaves to catch small insects and…

Description Disphyma Crassifolium, commonly known as Thickleaf or Coastal Pigface, is a succulent plant native to New Zealand and southeastern Australia. This perennial plant belongs to the family of Aizoaceae, and it is often used for groundcover in gardens. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales Family Aizoaceae Genus Disphyma Appearance Disphyma Crassifolium has fleshy,…

Description Dendrobium Cucumerinum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It is commonly known as the cucumber orchid because of its long, cylindrical, and greenish-yellow flowers that resemble cucumbers. This orchid grows epiphytically on trees or rocks, but it can also grow terrestrially on the ground. Its flowers bloom in the…

Description Dioscorea Collettii Var. Hypoglauca is a rare species of yam that is native to the Himalayan region of India. It is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae. The plant has a tuberous root system that can grow up to 1.5 meters long and 20 cm in diameter. The stem is twining and can grow up to…

Description Desmodium Sessilifolium, also known as prostrate tick-trefoil, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and found throughout India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has a trailing growth habit and can grow up to 60 cm long. The leaves are trifoliate, and the flowers are pinkish-purple and bloom from June to…

Diplacus Congdonii, commonly known as Congdon’s monkeyflower, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Phrymaceae family. It is native to California and can be found in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Transverse Ranges. The plant was first discovered in 1953 by Joseph P. Tracy and named after Edwin B. Congdon, a renowned botanist. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…