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Description Digitalis Lanata Spice Island is a biennial perennial plant that is also known as woolly foxglove or mountain foxglove. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and Iran, but it is also commonly found in Europe and Asia. The plant has a rosette of basal leaves that are dark green and hairy. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a…

Description Dodecatheon Hendersonii, also known as Henderson’s shooting star, is a stunning plant native to the western United States, particularly in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. It belongs to the Primulaceae family and is one of the most popular species of Dodecatheon.This plant produces a basal rosette of leaves that are narrow, lance-shaped, and about 6-10 inches long. The leaves…

Description Dahlia Menorca is a beautiful perennial flower that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to Mexico, this cultivar is known for its large, showy blooms that come in various colors such as pink, yellow, orange, and red. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It blooms from mid-summer until…

Description The Dahlia Lake Ontario is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a hybrid variety that was developed by Dr. Keith Hammett, a renowned New Zealand plant breeder. The plant is named after Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes of North America. It is a popular choice among gardeners due to its stunning…

Description Drymaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. This low-maintenance plant is native to tropical regions around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. It is commonly called “tropical chickweed” due to its resemblance to the chickweed plant. Drymaria is an ideal plant for beginners because it requires minimal care and…

Description Dudleya Pulverulenta, also known as Chalk Liveforever, is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Southern California and Mexico, where it grows on rocky outcrops and cliffs. This plant is known for its chalky white leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…

Description Diphylleia Sinensis, commonly known as the Umbrella Leaf, is a unique and enchanting plant species that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. This perennial plant is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is highly valued for its beautiful, umbrella-like leaves and delicate white flowers. The plant can grow up to 60 cm in height and 80 cm in width,…

Description Dendrolycopodium Dendroideum, commonly known as the Tree Clubmoss, is a unique plant species that belongs to the Lycopodiaceae family. This plant is native to North America and is commonly found in the eastern parts of the United States and Canada. The Tree Clubmoss is a perennial evergreen plant that grows up to 3 feet tall and has a spread…

Description Delosperma Grantiae is a low-growing, succulent perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is also known as the ‘Ice Plant’ due to its glistening, ice-like appearance. It is a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover due to its bright and long-lasting flowers that bloom in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Description Danais Fragrans, commonly known as Sweet Danais, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Africa and Madagascar and is widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. The plant is known for its fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the year. The plant is also famous for its medicinal properties and…