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Description Elliottia is a genus of flowering plants in the heath family, Ericaceae. It consists of two species, Elliottia racemosa and Elliottia pyroliflora, both of which are native to the southeastern United States. Elliottia racemosa is commonly known as the Georgia plume or American plumebush, while Elliottia pyroliflora is known as the pine barren gentian. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Euphorbia Characias, also known as the Mediterranean spurge, is a perennial evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and can grow up to 3 feet in height and 2 feet in width. The stems of Euphorbia Characias are woody and have a green-grey color. The leaves are narrow and blue-green…

Description Eryngium Alpinum Blue Star, also known as Alpine Sea Holly, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe, where it grows in mountainous regions and along riverbanks. The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, with a clumping growth habit. The leaves of Eryngium Alpinum Blue…

Description Erica Brevifolia is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is known for its beautiful pink flowers that bloom in winter and spring. The plant has small leaves that are dark green and needle-like in appearance. Erica Brevifolia is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. Taxonomic…

Description Ehrendorferia Ochroleuca is a small perennial plant that belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the central and eastern parts of the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Syria. The plant has a height of 10-20 cm and a spread of up to 30 cm. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Brassicales…

Description Erysimum Concinnum is a flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is commonly known as “Prairie Wallflower” or “Western Wallflower” and is native to North America. This plant is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 60 centimeters tall. It has a slender stem with oblong, narrow leaves that are gray-green in color. The flowers…

Description Ericameria Discoidea, commonly known as White Goldenbush, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to California, Arizona, and Baja California, Mexico. This shrub grows up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with small white flowers that bloom in the late summer and early fall. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Taxonomic…

Description Enydra Fluctuans is a species of aquatic flowering plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as the water elder or swamp cudweed and is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. The plant is popularly grown for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional herbal medicine to treat various…

Description Erica Grisbrookii, commonly known as the Grisbrook’s Heath, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa and was discovered in 1955 by John Patrick Rourke. This plant has a small size and is evergreen, meaning that its leaves do not fall off and stay green throughout…

Description: Equisetum Hyemale, commonly known as scouring rush, is a perennial plant belonging to the Equisetaceae family. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found growing in wetlands, marshes, and along riverbanks. This plant has long been used for its abrasive quality, and its stems were once used to scour pots and pans. Taxonomic Information:…