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Description Grayia Spinosa, also known as spiny hop sage, is a small shrub that belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to the western United States and is commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in desert washes and rocky slopes. The plant is known for its sharp spines and small, fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring.…

Description Gonolobus Chloranthus is a fast-growing vine that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. This plant is also known by its common name, “Greenflowered Vine,” and is cultivated for its attractive foliage and unique green flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…

Description Galium Maritimum, commonly known as sea bedstraw, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the coasts of Europe, Asia, and North America. This plant is known for its strong scent and its ability to grow in salty environments. It is commonly found on sand dunes, salt marshes, and shingle beaches. Taxonomic Information…

Description Gaylussacia is a genus of around 50 species of flowering plants in the heath family, Ericaceae. These plants are commonly known as huckleberries, and are native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada. The genus is named after French chemist and physicist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac.Huckleberries are known for their delicious fruits, which are used for making jams,…

Description Galium Tarokoense is a rare plant species that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 30cm in height. The plant is native to Taiwan and was named after the Taroko Gorge, where it was first discovered. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Gentianales Family Rubiaceae…

Description Gunnera Monoica, commonly known as giant rhubarb, is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2.5 meters in height and 4 meters in width. It belongs to the Gunneraceae family and is native to the southern parts of South America, specifically in Chile and Argentina. The plant is widely cultivated for its ornamental purposes, but it also…

Description Galium Divaricatum, commonly known as spreading bedstraw, is a native plant to North America. It is a perennial herb that belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which is the same family as coffee plants. This plant has a sprawling growth habit and is usually found in dry habitats, such as woodlands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub. The leaves of Galium…

Description Gutierrezia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North and South America and is commonly known as snakeweed due to its long and thin stems. There are about 40 species of Gutierrezia, which vary in size and appearance. Some species can grow up to 6 feet tall, while others are…

Description Gladiolus Monticola, commonly known as the mountain sword lily, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Iridaceae Genus Gladiolus Appearance…

Description The Grevillea Juniperina Canberra Gem is a small shrub that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to the south-eastern coast of Australia and is commonly found in the Australian Capital Territory. This evergreen plant is popular for its attractive foliage and stunning flowers that bloom throughout the year. It has a compact growth habit and can reach…