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Fuchsia Achievement
Fuchsia Achievement
Description Fuchsia Achievement is a stunning flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. This plant is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide. It produces pendulous flowers with vibrant colors such as pink, purple, and red. The flowers bloom in the summer and fall, and they can stay on the plant for weeks.…
Fuirena
Fuirena
Description Fuirena is a genus of plants that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is commonly known as umbrella-sedge, a name it earned due to its umbrella-shaped inflorescence. This plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a unique appearance…
Filipendula Ulmaria
Filipendula Ulmaria
Description Filipendula Ulmaria, commonly known as meadowsweet, is a perennial plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is widely cultivated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a woody stem with numerous branches. The leaves are dark green, serrated, and lanceolate in shape, while…
Fritillaria Pyrenaica
Fritillaria Pyrenaica
Description Fritillaria Pyrenaica, commonly known as the Pyrenean fritillary, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Pyrenees mountain range in Europe. It belongs to the family Liliaceae and is known for its bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant grows up to 30cm tall and has lance-shaped leaves that are arranged alternately on the stem. The flowers…
Forstera Tenella
Forstera Tenella
Description Forstera Tenella, also known as the New Zealand Swamp Daisy, is a stunning perennial plant native to New Zealand. It belongs to the daisy family, with small and delicate flowers that bloom in profusion during the summer months. The plant features soft, green foliage that is slender and slightly curved, providing an elegant contrast to the vibrant flowers. The…
Fossombroniaceae
Fossombroniaceae
Description Fossombroniaceae is a family of liverworts that includes approximately 19 species. These plants are small and have a flattened, leafy body that grows in rosettes. Fossombroniaceae is dioecious, meaning that male and female reproductive organs exist on separate plants. The family is named after the Italian botanist, Paolo Antonio Fossombroni. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Marchantiophyta Class…
Fragaria Vesca
Fragaria Vesca
Description Fragaria Vesca, commonly known as wild strawberry, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The plant has a low-growing habit and produces runners that can spread up to 18 inches. The leaves are trifoliate and have toothed edges,…
Franklinia
Franklinia
Description Franklinia, also known as Franklin tree or Franklinia alatamaha, is a deciduous flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. It was first discovered in the late 18th century along the Altamaha River in Georgia by botanists John and William Bartram. The plant was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, a fellow botanist and friend of the Bartrams. Taxonomic…
Faidherbia Albida
Faidherbia Albida
Description Faidherbia Albida, commonly known as the Ana tree or Winter thorn, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa and thrives in arid and semi-arid regions. Faidherbia Albida is a valuable tree because it has deep roots that can reach the water table, and it fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving soil…
Fuchsia Magellanica Thompsonii
Fuchsia Magellanica Thompsonii
Description Fuchsia Magellanica Thompsonii, commonly known as “Hardy Fuchsia,” is a deciduous shrub native to southern Chile and Argentina. It belongs to the Onagraceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and vibrant flowers. The plant can grow up to 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with an upright habit and arching branches. The…