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Description Descurainia Richardsonii, also known as Richardson’s Tansymustard, is a biennial or perennial herb in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). It is native to North America and can be found in arid regions, including deserts, grasslands, and shrublands. The plant can grow up to 60 cm tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom from March to August. The leaves are…

Description Dipteris Chinensis, also known as the Chinese umbrella fern or tree fern, is a species of fern native to Asia. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 6 feet in height and 6 feet in spread. The plant is known for its umbrella-like fronds that grow in a circular pattern, giving it a unique appearance. Taxonomic…

Description Dichromanthus Michuacanus, also known as Michuacan Dichromanthus or Mexican Dichromanthus, is a rare plant species native to Mexico. It belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, which includes many ornamental plants.This plant has soft, fuzzy leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. Its flowers are delicate and trumpet-shaped, with a yellow throat and pinkish-purple petals. The plant blooms in…

Description Drymonia Serrulata, also known as the Zig-Zag Plant, is a tropical evergreen plant that belongs to the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and is often grown as an indoor plant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. The plant is named for its zig-zagging stems that give it a unique…

Description Drypetes Chevalieri is a small tree that belongs to the family Putranjivaceae. It is native to Cameroon, where it grows in dense forests and woodlands. The tree has dark green leaves and small flowers that bloom in clusters. The fruit is a small, round drupe that turns from green to red as it ripens. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Dasylirion Texanum, commonly known as Texas sotol or desert spoon, is a succulent plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. This plant is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is characterized by its unique appearance, which features a rosette of long, narrow leaves that grow up to 3 feet long and…

Description Dillenia Philippinensis or commonly known as the Philippine Elephant Apple is a tropical tree that belongs to the family Dilleniaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, where it was first discovered. This plant can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It has a smooth, grayish…

Description Dichondra Micrantha, commonly known as kidneyweed, is a low-growing perennial plant that belongs to the morning glory family. It is native to the southeastern United States but is now widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. This plant is commonly used as a ground cover in lawns, gardens, and landscapes due to its beautiful appearance and…

Description Desmanthus Illinoensis, commonly known as Prairie Mimosa, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to the central and eastern regions of North America, where it grows in prairies, pastures, and savannas. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a woody stem that branches out into slender twigs. The…

Description Desmodium Canescens, commonly known as the hairy tick-trefoil, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and can be found in open fields, roadsides, and woodland edges. The plant has a taproot system and can grow up to a height of 3 feet. The hairy tick-trefoil has trifoliate…