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Ficus Petiolaris
Ficus Petiolaris
Description Ficus Petiolaris, also known as the rock fig, is a species of plant that belongs to the Ficus genus. This plant is native to Africa and is commonly found in rocky areas and cliffs. It is a small tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall and has a spreading canopy of leaves. The bark of the Ficus…
Fuchsia Ballet Girl
Fuchsia Ballet Girl
Description Fuchsia Ballet Girl, also known as Fuchsia ‘Ballet Girl,’ is a hybrid plant that is a cross between Fuchsia ‘Swingtime’ and Fuchsia ‘Garden News.’ It is a compact shrub that produces striking pink and white flowers that bloom throughout the summer and fall months. The plant is known for its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a…
Freesia
Freesia
Description Freesia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Iridaceae. This fragrant plant is native to South Africa and was named after the German botanist Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese. Freesia has around 14 species and numerous cultivars that come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, blue, and purple. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Freycinetia Formosana
Freycinetia Formosana
Description Freycinetia Formosana, also known as Taiwan liana, is a species of twining plant that belongs to the family Pandanaceae. It is native to Taiwan and can be found in lowland and mountain forests. The plant has thin stems that can grow up to 20 meters long, and it can climb around other trees to reach sunlight. It is a…
Fritillaria Verticillata
Fritillaria Verticillata
Description Fritillaria Verticillata is a stunning perennial bulb that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is commonly known as Whorled Fritillary. This plant has a unique appearance due to its whorled leaves, which are arranged in vertical circles around the stem. The flowers of Fritillaria Verticillata are bell-shaped and hang downwards. They…
Fossombronia
Fossombronia
Description Fossombronia is a genus of liverworts that belongs to the family Fossombroniaceae. It is a small plant that can reach a length of 10-20 mm. It has a flattened and ribbon-like thallus, which is a type of plant body that does not have stems, leaves, or roots. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Marchantiophyta Class: Jungermanniopsida Order: Pallaviciniales…
Ficus Heteromorpha
Ficus Heteromorpha
Description Ficus Heteromorpha, also known as the White Fig, is a small to medium-sized tree that belongs to the Moraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and can grow up to 15 meters tall. The tree’s trunk is usually short and has a spreading crown with a dense foliage of leaves that can reach up to 20 centimeters long…
Fuchsia Westminster Chimes
Fuchsia Westminster Chimes
Description Fuchsia Westminster Chimes is a beautiful plant with a unique bell-shaped flower that is native to South America. It is a hybrid of Fuchsia magellanica and Fuchsia denticulata that was developed in the UK in the 1950s. This plant grows up to 3-4 feet tall and produces clusters of pink and purple flowers that bloom throughout the summer and…
Fabiana
Fabiana
Description Fabiana is a genus of evergreen shrubs, native to the Andes mountain range in South America. It is known for its unique appearance, with needle-like leaves and tubular, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer months. Fabiana is a popular ornamental plant, prized for its delicate beauty and low maintenance requirements. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Fumaria Capreolata
Fumaria Capreolata
Description Fumaria Capreolata, commonly known as Ramping Fumitory, is a delicate annual plant belonging to the family Papaveraceae. It has a slender, branching stem that can grow up to 50 cm in height. The leaves are soft, grey-green, and deeply divided into linear segments. The flowers are small, pinkish-purple, and arranged in long, loose spikes that bloom from May to…