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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Description Freesia Laxa, commonly known as the Cape freesia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape Province. The plant typically grows up to 30 cm in height, and it produces a cluster of fragrant flowers that bloom in early spring. The flowers come in various colors,…

Description Fritillaria Imperialis Maxima Lutea is a stunning plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is also known as the Crown Imperial, which is a fitting name for a plant crowned with such impressive flowers. Native to central Asia, this perennial bulbous plant can grow up to 1.2 meters in height and 30 cm in width. The flowers of…

Description Ficinia Deusta, commonly known as Black Bog-rush, is a perennial plant native to coastal regions of South Africa. It belongs to the family Cyperaceae and is commonly used in landscaping due to its attractive appearance and ability to tolerate wet soil conditions. This plant is often found in areas with poor drainage, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs. Taxonomic…

Description Freesia Refracta, commonly known as Freesia, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is native to southern Africa and was first discovered by botanist Christian P. Ecklon in 1866. Freesia is a popular ornamental plant due to its fragrant and colourful blooms that range from pink, white, yellow, orange, red, and purple. The plant…