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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…

Description Dioscorea Communis, also known as the Chinese yam or cinnamon vine, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea but can also be found in other parts of Asia and North America. This herbaceous perennial vine can grow up to 9 meters long and has heart-shaped leaves that…

Description Disa Tripetaloides is a species of orchid that is native to the high-altitude grasslands of South Africa. It was first described by the botanist Robert Brown in 1813. The plant grows to a height of about 30 centimeters and produces a single, erect stem that bears several elongated leaves. The flowers are small, about 1 centimeter in diameter, and…

Description Diuris Chryseopsis, commonly known as Golden Cowslip Orchid, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This perennial herb is native to Australia and is widely distributed in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. The plant’s scientific name, Diuris Chryseopsis, is derived from the Greek words di and oura, which means two and tail, respectively, referring to…

Description Dahlia Mel S Orange Marmalade is a stunning, large-flowered dahlia cultivar that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is named for its vibrant orange blooms, which are edged in a soft yellow hue, resembling the color of marmalade. This cultivar is a hybrid of the Dahlia ‘Melody Dora’ and Dahlia ‘Melody Harmony’, both of which are known for their…

Description Drosera Modesta, commonly known as the Dwarf Sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is a small, perennial herb that is native to Western Australia. The plant produces a rosette of leaves that are covered with sticky glandular hairs that trap and digest insects. The flowers of Drosera Modesta are small and white, appearing…

Description Dactylorhiza Traunsteineri, commonly known as Narrow-leaved Marsh Orchid, is a terrestrial plant species belonging to the orchid family. It has a native range from Central Europe to Siberia and is found growing in damp meadows, marshes, and wetlands. The plant has a height of up to 50 cm, and its stem is green with purple spots. Its leaves are…

Description Disperis is a genus of orchids that contains over 170 species. The name “Disperis” comes from the Greek words “dis” meaning two, and “peris” meaning pouch, which refers to the shape of its flowers. Disperis orchids are native to various habitats in Africa, Madagascar, Asia, and Australia.These plants have unique features such as small, tubular flowers that grow in…

Description Diphasiastrum Tristachyum, also known as blue ground cedar or ground juniper, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Lycopodiaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including forests, bogs, and rocky areas. The plant typically grows up to 30cm in height and has a creeping or erect habit. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Description Dicksonia Squarrosa, also known as the New Zealand tree fern or wheki, is a species of fern that belongs to the family Dicksoniaceae. It is an evergreen plant that can grow up to 12 meters tall in its natural habitat but can reach only 2-4 meters tall in a garden setting. This fern species adds a touch of elegance…