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Dryopetalon
Dryopetalon
Description Dryopetalon is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to North America and is commonly known as the Rock Jasmine. The genus consists of only one species, which is the Dryopetalon runcinatum. This plant is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It has simple leaves and small white flowers…
Dipsacus Strigosus
Dipsacus Strigosus
Description Dipsacus Strigosus, also known as Teasel, is a biennial plant that belongs to the Dipsacaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found growing in meadows, fields, and along roadsides. The plant has an upright growth habit and can reach a height of up to six feet. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class…
Doryanthes
Doryanthes
Description Doryanthes, commonly known as the Giant Spear Lily, is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Doryanthaceae. It is native to eastern Australia and consists of two species, Doryanthes excelsa and Doryanthes palmeri. The name Doryanthes is derived from the Greek words “dory” meaning spear and “anthos” meaning flower, which perfectly describes the plant’s large and…
Dianthus Caryophyllus
Dianthus Caryophyllus
Description Dianthus Caryophyllus, commonly known as the Carnation flower, is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae and is one of the most popular cut flowers in the world. The Carnation flower has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and has a long history of use in religious ceremonies, weddings, and other…
Dahlia Verda
Dahlia Verda
Description Dahlia Verda is a type of decorative dahlia that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It originated in Mexico and Central America and is now widely cultivated around the world for its vibrant green flowers. The plant grows up to 4 feet tall and produces large, showy flowers that can measure up to 6 inches in diameter. Dahlia Verda blooms…
Delphinium Elatum Sunny Skies
Delphinium Elatum Sunny Skies
Description Delphinium Elatum Sunny Skies is a stunning flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a hybrid variety of Delphinium that produces tall spikes of blue flowers with white centers. The plant boasts a long blooming season, starting from early summer and continuing until the first frost. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Taxonomic…
Doronicum Grandiflorum
Doronicum Grandiflorum
Description Doronicum grandiflorum, commonly known as leopard’s bane or Siberian leopard’s bane, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and produces showy yellow flowers that bloom in the late spring and early summer. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with large green leaves and…
Drosera Pauciflora
Drosera Pauciflora
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…
Dasypyrum
Dasypyrum
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…
Dypsis Baronii
Dypsis Baronii
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…
