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Fissidens Crispus

Description Fissidens Crispus, also known as “curly leaf,” is a popular aquarium plant among hobbyists. This moss plant is native to Asia, particularly in Japan, and is often used as a foreground plant due to its unique appearance and easy maintenance. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to two inches in height and up to four inches…

Flagellaria Indica

Description Flagellaria Indica, also known as Indian Cane or Whip Vine, is a perennial climbing plant that belongs to the family Flagellariaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, India, and the Pacific Islands. The plant produces thin, jointed stems that can grow up to 10 meters long. The stems are flexible and can be easily woven into baskets, hats, and…

Fragaria Vesca Mara Des Bois

Description Fragaria Vesca Mara Des Bois is a type of strawberry plant that is prized for its sweet, aromatic berries. This variety is a French hybrid that was first introduced in the 1990s and has quickly become a popular choice for gardeners around the world. The plant produces small, delicate white flowers that give way to small, deep red berries…

Fenestraria Rhopalophylla

Description Fenestraria Rhopalophylla, commonly known as baby toes, is a unique succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Aizoaceae and is characterized by its small, star-shaped flowers and its ability to survive in harsh, arid conditions. The name Fenestraria comes from the Latin word “fenestra,” meaning window, and refers to the translucent leaf tips…

Ficaria Verna

Description Ficaria Verna, commonly known as lesser celandine, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and has been naturalized in other parts of the world. The plant has small, bright yellow, and glossy flowers that bloom early in the spring, usually from March to May. Its leaves…

Fagus Sylvatica Riversii

Description Fagus Sylvatica Riversii is a deciduous tree that is commonly known as the weeping beech. This tree is a cultivar of the European beech tree and is native to Europe. The weeping beech is a slow-growing tree that can reach a height of up to 20 meters and a spread of up to 15 meters. It has a broad…

Funastrum Hirtellum

Description Funastrum Hirtellum, commonly known as Twining Milkweed or Squirting Cucumber, is a species of milkweed that is native to the United States. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to six feet tall. This plant is known for its milky sap that oozes out when a part of it is…

Fuchsia Royal Mosaic

Description Fuchsia Royal Mosaic is a stunning plant with a unique appearance. This plant is known for its vibrant colors and contrasting patterns that make it a favorite among gardeners and plant enthusiasts. It is a hybrid of Fuchsia triphylla and Fuchsia magellanica, and it was first introduced in the United States in the 1980s. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Ficus Carica Celeste

Description Ficus Carica Celeste, commonly known as the Celeste fig, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that belongs to the mulberry family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for thousands of years for its delicious, sweet fruit. The tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and has a spreading canopy that can reach…

Fumana Procumbens

Description Fumana Procumbens, commonly known as the procumbent broom or Fumana, is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Cistaceae family and is characterized by its bright yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The plant has a prostrate growth habit and can reach a height of 30 cm and a…