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Geum Coccineum

Description Geum Coccineum, commonly known as Scarlet Avens, is a herbaceous perennial plant species that belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks worldwide. It grows up to 60 cm in height and has a clump-forming habit.The plant produces deeply lobed basal leaves that are hairy and toothed.…

Gymnocladus

Description Gymnocladus is a genus of deciduous trees that belong to the Fabaceae family. These trees are native to North America and are commonly known as Kentucky coffeetree or coffeetree. The name “coffeetree” comes from the use of the seeds as a substitute for coffee during the American Civil War. The seeds are not used for coffee production anymore due…

Gonocaryum

Description Gonocaryum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Clusiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The genus consists of only two known species of trees, Gonocaryum calleryanum and Gonocaryum lobbianum. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Gonocaryum Appearance Gonocaryum trees have a…

Gagea

Description Gagea is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Liliaceae family. It is a small genus that consists of around 100 species of herbaceous bulbs that are native to Asia, Europe, and North America. The common name for Gagea is Star-of-the-Earth due to its star-shaped flowers. Gagea is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its…

Galium Porrigens

Description Galium Porrigens is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is commonly known as “sticky willy” or “cleavers” due to its sticky leaves and stems that attach to clothing and animal fur. It is a herbaceous annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia but…

Gonocarpus Micranthus

Description Gonocarpus Micranthus is a perennial herb that belongs to the family of Asteraceae. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine regions. The plant can grow up to 30cm in height and produces small white or pink flowers during the summer season. It has a long stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves that can…

Gladiolus Ecklonii

Description Gladiolus Ecklonii, also known as Sword Lily or Corn Flag, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated for its stunning flowers that come in various colors, including pink, purple, orange, yellow, and white. The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and is ideal…

Galearis Spathulata

Description Galearis Spathulata, commonly known as the Spoon-Lipped Orchid, is a species of orchid native to the eastern part of North America. This plant is a terrestrial orchid that is found in moist, shady habitats, including forests and wetlands. The plant is small, growing up to 30 cm in height, and is characterized by its spoon-shaped lip, which gives it…

Glottidium Vesicarium

1. Description Glottidium Vesicarium is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the Balloon-Lipped Glottidium due to its unique lip shape that resembles a balloon. The plant is native to the tropical regions of South America and can grow up to 15 cm in height. 2. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Gleichenia Microphylla

Description Gleichenia Microphylla, commonly known as Coral Fern, is a unique and exotic plant species that belongs to the Gleicheniaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and Australia, where it thrives in damp and shaded areas. Coral Fern is a perennial plant that grows up to 50cm in height, with a spread of up to 1m. It has a…