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Garrya Flavescens
Garrya Flavescens
Description Garrya Flavescens, also known as silk tassel bush, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Garryaceae family. It is native to western North America and can be found from southern British Columbia to northern California. The plant typically grows in moist soils along streams, in canyons, and on rocky slopes.The Garrya Flavescens shrub can reach up to 20…
Gentianales
Gentianales
Description Gentianales is an order of flowering plants that contains more than 16,000 species. These plants are found in many different habitats around the world, from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows. The flowers of Gentianales are typically large, colorful, and showy, making them popular ornamental plants. Many species are also used for medicinal purposes, and some are even used in…
Glechoma Hirsuta
Glechoma Hirsuta
Description Glechoma Hirsuta is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as Hairy Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie, and is native to Europe and Asia. It is often found in shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and gardens. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family…
Githopsis
Githopsis
Description Githopsis is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Campanulaceae. It is native to North America and is commonly known as “bluecup” or “giant bluecup”. The plant typically grows up to 3 feet tall and produces beautiful blue, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Githopsis is a herbaceous perennial that can grow…
Gonocarpus Incanus
Gonocarpus Incanus
Description Gonocarpus Incanus, commonly known as Carpet Daisybush, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Gonocarpus Appearance Carpet Daisybush has small, oval-shaped leaves…
Goodyera
Goodyera
Description Goodyera is a genus of orchids that includes about 70 species, mostly found in Asia and North America. The name “Goodyera” is derived from the Greek word “good” and “hairy,” referring to the plant’s hairy leaves. These orchids are known for their beautiful foliage and delicate flowers that bloom in late summer or early fall. The plant has a…
Guaiacum Coulteri
Guaiacum Coulteri
Description Guaiacum Coulteri, also known as Coulter’s Guaiacum, is a rare and slow-growing evergreen tree that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Baja California, Mexico, and can grow up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The tree produces beautiful, fragrant, blue-purple flowers in the spring and summer, followed by small, round fruits that contain a…
Gomphocarpus Fruticosus
Gomphocarpus Fruticosus
Description Gomphocarpus Fruticosus, commonly known as milkweed, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Africa and is widely cultivated in other parts of the world due to its ornamental value and medicinal properties. The plant is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
Glandularia Peruviana
Glandularia Peruviana
Description Glandularia Peruviana, also known as Peruvian Mock Vervain or Purple Vervain, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Verbenaceae. This perennial plant has a trailing growth habit and can reach a height of up to 30cm. The plant produces numerous small flowers that grow in clusters and have a vibrant purple color. Glandularia Peruviana is native to…
Greyia Sutherlandii
Greyia Sutherlandii
Description Greyia Sutherlandii is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Greyia genus in the family Greyiaceae. It is commonly known as the Natal Bottlebrush or Natalensis. The plant is native to South Africa and can grow up to 10 meters tall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Myrtales Family Greyiaceae Genus Greyia Appearance…