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Gayophytum

Description Gayophytum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, consisting of around 15 species. These plants are native to North and South America, with most species found in the western United States. They are annual or perennial herbs, with simple or branched stems that can grow up to 60cm tall. The leaves are alternate and usually linear…

Gentiana Dahurica

Description Gentiana Dahurica is a perennial plant with beautiful blue flowers that are native to Asia. It belongs to the family Gentianaceae and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has lance-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. The flowers bloom in late summer and early fall and have a…

Galactia Tenuiflora

Description Galactia Tenuiflora, also known as milkpea, is a flowering plant that belongs to the legume family. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter tall and has thin, wiry stems that are covered in small, dark green leaves. The plant produces small, delicate flowers that are pink or white in color and bloom in the…

Gilia Capitata

Description Gilia Capitata, also known as Bluehead Gilia, is a herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to California and is commonly found in the western United States. The plant produces vibrant blue flowers that grow in a dense cluster, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…

Gayophytum Eriospermum

Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Polemoniales Family Polemoniaceae Genus Gayophytum Description: Gayophytum Eriospermum, also known as woolly-podded desert-trumpets, is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can grow up to 30cm tall and has a woody base with many branches. The leaves are narrow and long, approximately 2-4cm in length, and…

Gleadovia

Description Gleadovia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. There are only two known species of Gleadovia, namely Gleadovia konyakianorum and Gleadovia rubescens. These plants are native to the northeastern region of India, particularly in Nagaland and Manipur states. They are small trees or shrubs that can reach up to 10 meters in height. The leaves are…

Gonolobus

Description Gonolobus is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Apocynaceae family. It comprises around 70 species, which are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. These plants are known for their distinctive appearance and are commonly grown for ornamental purposes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…

Glottiphyllum Depressum

Description Glottiphyllum Depressum is a small, perennial succulent plant that belongs to the family Aizoaceae. It is native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and is commonly known as the “Tongue Leaf” due to its fleshy, tongue-shaped leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales Family Aizoaceae Genus Glottiphyllum Species Depressum Appearance The…

Globularia

Description Globularia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Europe and North Africa. The genus includes around 20 evergreen shrubs and subshrubs with small, spherical flowers in shades of blue, pink, purple, or white. Globularia plants are known for their attractive foliage and showy flowers, making them a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. Taxonomic…

Glochidion Zeylanicum Var. Tomentosum

Description Glochidion Zeylanicum Var. Tomentosum is a small tropical tree originating from Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as the “Malaysian-styled apricot” due to its fruit’s resemblance to apricot. The tree is evergreen and has a dense bushy growth habit, reaching a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and have a leathery texture, while…