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Dahlia Melody Mambo
Dahlia Melody Mambo
Description The Dahlia Melody Mambo is a beautiful flower that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a hybrid variety that was first introduced in 2003. This flower is known for its stunning blooms which come in various shades of pink and purple, making it a popular choice for gardeners and florists alike. The Dahlia Melody Mambo is a relatively…
Disparago
Disparago
Description Disparago, also known as Dwarf Schefflera or Hawaiian Elf Umbrella, is a small tropical plant with a compact and bushy growth habit. It belongs to the Araliaceae family and is native to Taiwan, China, and Japan. Disparago is a popular indoor plant that is easy to care for and adds a touch of greenery to any space. Taxonomic Information…
Dryopteris Carthusiana
Dryopteris Carthusiana
Description Dryopteris carthusiana, also known as spinulose wood fern, is a species of fern plant that is native to North America, including Canada and the United States. It is a deciduous plant that grows up to 3 feet in height and 2 feet in width. Its fronds are dark green, lance-shaped, and finely divided, giving it a feathery appearance. This…
Dumasia Villosa
Dumasia Villosa
Description Dumasia Villosa is a perennial plant that is native to India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family of plants called Acanthaceae. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, arthritis, and coughs. The plant can grow up to 2 meters tall and has hairy leaves that are elongated and lance-shaped. The…
Dierama Pulcherrimum
Dierama Pulcherrimum
Description Dierama Pulcherrimum, commonly known as Fairy Wand, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. This plant is native to South Africa, particularly in Lesotho and the Drakensberg Mountains. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to six feet tall and up to three feet wide. The leaves are long and grass-like, while the…
Diarrhena Mandshurica
Diarrhena Mandshurica
Description Diarrhena Mandshurica, also known as Korean Striped Grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Northeast Asia, specifically China, Japan, and Korea. This plant can grow up to two feet tall and has a clump-forming growth habit. It produces narrow, green leaves that have white stripes running parallel to the veins,…
Dicranopteris
Dicranopteris
Description Dicranopteris is a genus of ferns belonging to the family Gleicheniaceae. It is commonly known as the “umbrella fern” due to its unique fronds that resemble umbrellas. This plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and it is found in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The fronds of Dicranopteris are green and can grow…
Desmodium Triflorum
Desmodium Triflorum
Description Desmodium Triflorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as three-flower beggarweed or tick-trefoil. This plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and America. It has a creeping stem that can grow up to 60 cm long and produces trifoliate leaves with serrated edges. The flowers are…
Diuris Punctata
Diuris Punctata
Description Diuris Punctata, also known as the Leopard Orchid, is a flowering plant that belongs to the orchid family. It is native to Australia, where it can be found in a variety of habitats, including heathlands and woodlands. The plant produces a single flower on a tall stem that can reach up to 40cm in height. The flowers are yellow…
Dendrophylax Porrectus
Dendrophylax Porrectus
Description Dendrophylax Porrectus, commonly known as the Ghost Orchid, is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Florida in the United States and the Bahamas. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is known for its unique appearance and fascinating behavior. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Orchidaceae Genus Dendrophylax Appearance The Ghost…