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Description Dendropanax Proteus, also known as the false ginseng, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the Araliaceae family. This plant is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly found in mountainous regions. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…

Description The Dahlia Pinnata Arabian Night is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. This plant is a favorite among gardeners and plant enthusiasts because of its stunning dark red to almost black flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. The Dahlia Pinnata Arabian Night grows up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet…

Description Dichapetalaceae is a family of flowering plants that belongs to the order Malpighiales. This family includes about 120 species of trees, shrubs, and lianas that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Madagascar. Dichapetalaceae is known for its toxic properties, and some species have been used in traditional medicine for their purgative and insecticidal…

Description Davallia Fejeensis, also known as the rabbit foot fern due to its furry rhizomes that resemble a rabbit’s foot, is a popular houseplant that belongs to the fern family. Native to Fiji, it is a tropical plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm and humid climates. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to…

Description Descurainia Sophia, commonly known as Flixweed or Tansy Mustard, is a flowering plant that is native to North America. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is an annual or biennial herb that can grow up to a height of 1 meter. The plant has a long taproot and linear leaves that are divided into small segments. The flowers…

Description Dubyaea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus consists of approximately 10 species of annual or perennial herbs that are native to North America. The plants have alternate leaves that are often toothed or lobed. Dubyaea flowers are small and yellow, and they grow in clusters at the ends of the stems. Taxonomic Information…

Description Dasylirion is a genus of plants that belong to the Asparagaceae family. These plants are native to arid regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States. The Dasylirion plant is a type of succulent with long, narrow leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. The leaves have sharp tips and saw-like edges. The plant can grow up to 6…

Description Dracophyllum Prostratum, commonly known as Mingimingi, is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and the Dracophyllum genus. This plant can grow up to 1 meter in height and 1.5 meters in width. Its leaves are narrow, pointed, and dark green in color. The plant produces small, white or pink…

Description Dodecatheon Meadia, commonly known as Shooting Star, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It belongs to the Primulaceae family and has showy flowers that bloom in spring. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with a basal rosette of leaves and upright stems that support the flowers. Each stem can…

Description Disa Graminifolia, commonly known as the Grass-leaved Disa, is a species of orchid that is native to South Africa. It is a small, terrestrial orchid that grows up to 40cm in height. It produces a single, erect stem with lance-shaped leaves that grow up to 15cm long. The flowers are small, with a diameter of about 1cm, and grow…