G
Garberia
Garberia
Description Garberia is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, native to Florida in the United States. It was named in honor of John Garber, a 19th-century botanist who collected specimens in Florida. Garberia plants are small evergreen shrubs, ranging in size from 1-3 feet tall and wide. They produce showy, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple,…
Gnaphalium Declinatum
Gnaphalium Declinatum
Description Gnaphalium Declinatum, commonly known as pine barren cudweed, is a small herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in sandy soils of pine barrens, savannas, and sandhills. The plant has a woody stem that can grow up to 30 centimeters in height and is covered…
Geranium Maculatum
Geranium Maculatum
Description Geranium Maculatum, commonly known as Wild Geranium or Spotted Geranium, is a herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family and is widely cultivated for its attractive flowers and foliage. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It blooms in late spring to…
Goodyera Procera
Goodyera Procera
Description Goodyera Procera, also known as the Greater Rattlesnake Plantain, is a species of terrestrial orchid that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, wetlands, and meadows. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall and has a basal rosette…
Gibasis Consobrina
Gibasis Consobrina
Description Gibasis Consobrina, commonly known as Tahitian Bridal Veil, is a stunning plant species that belongs to the Commelinaceae family. This plant originates from Central and South America and is a popular choice for indoor gardening. It has a unique growth pattern with cascading stems that can grow up to 1.5 feet long, making it a perfect choice for hanging…
Geranium Clarkei
Geranium Clarkei
Description Geranium Clarkei, also known as Clarke’s Hardy Cranesbill, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Geraniaceae family. It is native to China and was named after Charles Baron Clarke, a British botanist who collected the first specimen. The plant typically grows up to 45cm in height and spreads up to 60cm in width. It has deeply lobed…
Geranium Brevicaule
Geranium Brevicaule
Description Geranium Brevicaule, also known as Short-stalked Cranesbill, is a small herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Geraniaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and can be found in rocky areas and meadows. The plant has a short rhizome and forms a small clump of basal leaves that are deeply divided into five to seven lobes. The…
Graptoveria Opalina
Graptoveria Opalina
Description Graptoveria Opalina is a hybrid succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is a cross between two different species of succulent plants, namely Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria derenbergii. This plant is also known as Jewel Leaf Plant or Ghost Plant. Graptoveria Opalina is a small and compact plant that can grow up to 15 centimeters in height…
Gladiolus Angustus
Gladiolus Angustus
Description Gladiolus Angustus, also known as the “Narrow-leaved Gladiolus,” is a cormous perennial plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Iridaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy flowers. The plant can grow up to 60cm tall and produces narrow, sword-shaped leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. The leaves are light green…
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis
Description Glycyrrhiza Uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to China, Russia, and Korea and is widely cultivated for its sweet and flavourful roots. It is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. Taxonomic Information Domain…
