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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Fritillaria Ruthenica

Description Fritillaria Ruthenica, also known as the Russian fritillary, is a perennial plant that is native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia. This plant is part of the Liliaceae family and can grow up to 16 inches tall. It produces bell-shaped flowers that are typically brownish-purple in color. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Liliales…

Fockea Capensis

Description Fockea Capensis, also known as the Hottentot Bread, is a succulent plant native to southern Africa. This plant belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family and is known for its thick, fleshy stem that makes it an ideal plant for water storage. The plant’s stems can grow up to 1 meter in length and 10 centimeters in diameter. The leaves are…