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Fendlera Rupicola

Description Fendlera Rupicola, also known as Clif fendlerbush, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the family of Hydrangeaceae. This plant is native to North America, specifically in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a hardy species that can survive in rocky areas and is often found growing on cliffs, canyons, and rocky slopes. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Fadogia

Description Fadogia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, native to Africa. It comprises around 25 species of shrubs and trees, some of which have medicinal properties. Fadogia agrestis is the most commonly studied species and is used in traditional African medicine for its aphrodisiac and anti-inflammatory properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…

Fumaria Bastardii

Description Fumaria Bastardii, commonly known as Bastard’s fumitory, is a small annual herb that belongs to the family Papaveraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in various countries such as France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. This plant is often grown in gardens because of its beautiful and delicate pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in the spring.…

Frangula Californica

Description Frangula Californica, commonly known as California coffeeberry, is a deciduous shrub native to California and southern Oregon. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family and can grow up to 20 feet tall in the wild. The plant is known for its dark green foliage and clusters of small, red or black berries, which are a food source for…

Fissistigma Oldhamii

Description Fissistigma Oldhamii, also known as the Oldham’s Fissistigma, is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Taiwan, where it is commonly found in mountain forests. This plant is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic, leathery, and glossy, measuring…

Ficinia Truncata Ice Crystal

Description Ficinia Truncata Ice Crystal, commonly known as the Ice Crystal Sedge, is a unique ornamental grass that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. This perennial plant is native to South Africa and has gained popularity among gardeners for its distinctive silver-blue foliage that resembles ice crystals. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1-2 feet in height and…

Festuca Subverticillata

Description Festuca Subverticillata, commonly known as nodding fescue or twisted-leaved fescue, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to North America and can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. This plant has a tufted growth habit, meaning that it forms clumps rather than spreading out. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…

Forestiera Ligustrina

Description Forestiera Ligustrina, commonly known as Desert Olive or Wild Olive, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 20 feet tall. It has smooth, gray bark and glossy, dark green leaves that…

Fabaceae

Description Fabaceae, also known as the legume family, is a large and diverse group of plants that includes trees, shrubs, and herbs. This family of plants is characterized by their fruit, which is a pod or legume. The legume family is found throughout the world and includes many important food crops such as peas, beans, lentils, and soybeans. Taxonomic Information…

Fuchsia Delta S Sara

Description Fuchsia Delta S Sara is a stunning, upright shrub that produces vibrant, pink flowers in the summer months. It is a hybrid of Fuchsia ‘Delta’s Sarah’ and Fuchsia ‘Seventh Heaven’ and is known for its vigorous growth and long-lasting flowers. This plant is commonly used for borders, hedges, and as a focal point in garden beds. Taxonomic Information Domain…