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Decatropis Bicolor
Decatropis Bicolor
Description Decatropis Bicolor is a small evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is also known as “Golden Dewdrop” or “Skyflower” due to its small golden berries and blue flowers. This plant is a popular choice for gardeners due to its attractive appearance and easy care requirements. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6…
Desmanthus Leptolobus
Desmanthus Leptolobus
Description Desmanthus Leptolobus, also known as prairie mimosa, is a perennial legume plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the United States and can grow up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are bipinnate, which means they have a fern-like appearance, and its flowers are small and pink. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
Diphysa
Diphysa
Description Diphysa is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to South America, this genus is known for its ornamental value and unique characteristics. Diphysa plants are commonly grown as ornamental trees and shrubs due to their attractive foliage and flowers. These plants are also used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Doryopteris Pedata
Doryopteris Pedata
Description Doryopteris Pedata, commonly known as the Footed Fern, is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. This fern is a favorite among plant enthusiasts because of its unique appearance and easy-to-care-for nature. It is a relatively small fern that can grow up to 1.5 feet in height and 1 foot in width. The fronds are deeply lobed…
Dactyloctenium Radulans
Dactyloctenium Radulans
Description Dactyloctenium Radulans, commonly known as Button Grass or Tropical Finger Grass, is a warm-season perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to various regions in Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a fast-growing grass that can grow up to 50 cm in height with a spread of 30 cm. It has a shallow root system…
Disphyma Papillatum
Disphyma Papillatum
Description Disphyma papillatum, also known as Pink Pigface, is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Aizoaceae. The plant is native to Australia and is commonly found in coastal regions. The plant has a low-growing form and produces a dense mat of fleshy leaves. The leaves are oval-shaped, about 1-3 cm long, and have a bluish-green color. In the…
Dianthus Strictus
Dianthus Strictus
Description Dianthus Strictus, also known as the Rocky Mountain Pink, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States, including Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. The plant has a compact, clumping growth habit and typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It produces beautiful pink flowers…
Dalechampia
Dalechampia
Description Dalechampia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is named after the French botanist Jacques-Christophe Valmont de Bomare, who was also known as Dalechamp. The genus contains around 200 species that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. Dalechampia plants are known for their unique and beautiful flowers,…
Daphne Bholua Var. Glacialis Gurkha
Daphne Bholua Var. Glacialis Gurkha
Description Daphne Bholua Var. Glacialis Gurkha, commonly known as the Himalayan daphne, is a deciduous shrub native to the Himalayas. It can grow up to 4 meters in height and 2 meters in width, with fragrant flowers that bloom from January to March. The flowers are pink or white and grow in clusters. The leaves are dark green and leathery.…
Dolichothrix Ericoides
Dolichothrix Ericoides
Description Dolichothrix Ericoides, also known as the wire vine, is a perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is widely used as a ground cover in landscaping. The plant is characterized by its long, thin, wiry stems and small, fleshy leaves that resemble needles. It can grow up to 6 inches…