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Diodia Virginiana
Diodia Virginiana
Description Diodia Virginiana, commonly known as Virginia buttonweed, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the United States and can be found in many southern states, including Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. Virginia buttonweed is a small, low-growing plant that typically grows to be no more than six inches tall. It has small, white…
Digitaria
Digitaria
Description Digitaria is a genus of plants that belongs to the grass family. There are around 300 species of Digitaria that are distributed all around the world, although they are more common in tropical and subtropical areas. These plants are commonly known as crabgrass, finger-grass or fonio. They are annual or perennial plants that can grow from 10 cm to…
Diploblechnum Fraseri
Diploblechnum Fraseri
Description Diploblechnum Fraseri, also known as Fraser’s double chain fern or simply double chain fern, is a species of fern that belongs to the Polypodiaceae family. It is a native plant of North America and is particularly found in the southeastern region. This fern species is known for its unique and attractive fronds, which can reach a length of 30-60…
Dianthus Allwoodii Frosty Fire
Dianthus Allwoodii Frosty Fire
Description Dianthus Allwoodii Frosty Fire is a beautiful ornamental plant that is native to Europe. It is a compact plant that grows up to 10 inches in height and 12 inches in width. It is characterized by its vibrant, fiery red flowers that bloom in early summer and continue blooming until fall. The flowers have a spicy fragrance that is…
Desmodium Velutinum
Desmodium Velutinum
Description Desmodium Velutinum, commonly known as velvet leaf, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. This plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various health issues such as fever, cough, and dysentery. It is a perennial plant and can grow up to 1.5…
Darmera
Darmera
Description Darmera is a beautiful and unique plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to North America, specifically in the western regions of the United States. Also known as Indian rhubarb, Darmera is a popular choice among gardeners for its striking appearance and low maintenance requirements. It can grow up to…
Diploglottis
Diploglottis
Description Diploglottis is a genus of trees that belongs to the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. The genus comprises of around 15 species of evergreen trees that can grow up to 30 meters tall. The trees produce edible fruits that are commonly known as “native tamarind”. The fruits are small, fleshy, and contain a…
Dahlia Bantling
Dahlia Bantling
Description Dahlia Bantling is a beautiful flowering plant that is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Mexico and is known for its vibrant colors and unique shape. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Dahlia Bantling blooms from midsummer to the first frost, producing large,…
Didymochlaenaceae
Didymochlaenaceae
Description Didymochlaenaceae is a small family of ferns that is found only in the tropical regions of Africa. The family has only two genera, namely, Didymochlaena and Histiopteris. The plants in this family are known for their unusual growth habit, which is characterized by a creeping rhizome that produces small, closely spaced fronds. The fronds are pinnate and leathery, with…
Dienia Ophrydis
Dienia Ophrydis
Description Dienia Ophrydis is a species of plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is also known as the Nodding Orchid or the Nodding Wintergreen. This plant is native to Europe, where it grows in damp meadows, wet grasslands, and marshes. The plant is characterized by its green leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer.…