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Description Dasypyrum is a genus of plants in the grass family that includes around 10 species. These plants are known for their hardiness and ability to grow in various habitats, making them a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. Dasypyrum plants are native to Europe and Asia and are widely cultivated for their ornamental value and use in agriculture. Taxonomic…

Description Dalea Feayi is a perennial plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae). It is commonly known as Feay’s prairie clover and is native to the United States, specifically in the Gulf Coast region from Texas to Florida. The plant can grow up to 1-3 feet tall and has a spread of around 1-2 feet. The stems and…

Description Dypsis Baronii, also known as the Baron’s Palm or Madagascar Palm, is a beautiful and exotic palm plant native to Madagascar. It has slender, bamboo-like stems and a crown of green, feather-like leaves that can grow up to 10 feet long. The plant can reach a height of 15-20 feet and a width of 6-10 feet in optimal growing…

Description Drosera Pauciflora, also known as the slender sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is native to Australia, where it can be found in wet and acidic soils. This plant is known for its sticky, glandular leaves that lure and trap insects. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales…

Description Draba Nemorosa is a perennial flowering plant from the Brassicaceae family, which is native to the mountainous areas of Europe and Asia. The plant is also known as woodland draba, and it typically grows up to 10-15 cm tall. Draba Nemorosa produces small yellow flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The leaves of this plant are…

Description Deinandra is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to California. It is also known as tarplant or goldengrass. The genus includes about 20 species of annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or subshrubs. These plants are typically found in dry or sandy habitats, such as coastal dunes, chaparral, or sagebrush. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…

Description Descurainia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the mustard family, Brassicaceae. This genus has around 45 species that are distributed across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The name Descurainia is derived from the French botanist Descurain, who discovered it in 1700s. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Brassicales…

Description Dichondra Repens, commonly known as kidney weed, is a low-growing perennial herb that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and many Pacific Islands. This plant has a prostrate growth habit and can reach up to 2 inches in height. It is often used as a ground cover due to its attractive appearance and…

Description Dryopteris Villarii, also known as Villar’s Wood Fern, is a deciduous fern species that belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family. It is native to the mountainous regions of Europe, particularly in the Pyrenees, where it can be found growing in rocky and moist areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales Family Dryopteridaceae Genus Dryopteris…

Description Dianthus Ruth White is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a hybrid variety of the Dianthus genus, which is native to Europe and Asia. The plant produces white, fragrant flowers with a pink eye that bloom from late spring to early summer. It grows up to 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide, making…