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Description Flourensia is a genus of plants native to North and South America, belonging to the family Asteraceae. These plants are known for their medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral effects. The genus was named after the French physiologist Marie-Jean-Pierre Flourens. Flourensia comprises over 30 species of shrubs and small trees that grow in arid regions, particularly in Mexico…

Description Ferula Caspica, also known as Caspian Fennel, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Caspian Sea region and can grow up to 3 meters tall. The plant has a thick stem and large, leathery leaves that are divided into many small leaflets. Ferula Caspica blooms in the summer and produces small,…

Description Fagonia Laevis, commonly known as California fagonbush, is a small, perennial, and evergreen shrub that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. This bushy plant is native to the southwestern regions of the United States and northern Mexico. The plant typically grows up to 2-4 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide and can live for several years. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Description Fritillaria Involucrata, commonly known as the Mission Bells or the Siskiyou Fritillary, is a flowering plant native to western North America. It is a member of the Lily family and is considered one of the most beautiful and showy species of the Fritillaria genus. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and bears bell-shaped flowers that range…

Description Ficus Erecta Var. Beecheyana, also known as the Beecheyana fig, is a species of evergreen tree that belongs to the Moraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines. The tree grows up to a height of 30 meters and has a dense crown. The leaves are elliptical in shape, with a glossy green…

Description Funastrum Clausum, also known as Texas Milkweed Vine or Eastern False Asclepias, is a perennial vine that belongs to the dogbane family. It is native to the eastern and southern parts of the United States and can grow up to 10 feet tall. The plant produces small, white or pink flowers that bloom from June to September and has…

Description Ficus Caulocarpa, also known as the climbing fig or the strangler fig, is a unique plant species that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Moraceae family and is a woody evergreen that can grow up to 30 meters tall. Its most notable feature is its aerial roots that can grow down from the branches…

Description Fissidens Asplenioides, also known as the Asplenium-leaved fissidens, is a small aquatic plant that belongs to the family Fissidentaceae. It is a moss-like plant that can grow up to 4-5 cm in height and 2-3 cm in width. The plant consists of small, feathery leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. These leaves are usually dark green in…

Description Ferocactus is a genus of cactus that belongs to the family Cactaceae. It is native to North and Central America, primarily Mexico and the southwestern United States. The name Ferocactus comes from the Latin word ‘ferox,’ which means fierce, and ‘cactus.’ The plants in this genus are known for their large size, well-defined ribs, and sharp spines. Ferocactus is…

Description Floerkea Proserpinacoides is a herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It is also known as False Mermaidweed, Water Chickweed, or Water Venus. The plant has small white flowers that bloom from May to July. It is a low-growing plant that reaches a height of about 6 inches. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida…