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Giliastrum
Giliastrum
Description Giliastrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Polemoniaceae, native to North America. It is commonly known as “false gilia” due to its resemblance to the true gilia genus. The genus consists of about 10 species of annual or perennial herbs that are often found in dry, rocky soils. The flowers are usually blue, pink, or white…
Gaga
Gaga
Description Gaga, also known by its scientific name Aglaonema, is a popular ornamental plant that is native to the subtropical regions of Asia. It is a member of the family Araceae and is characterized by its lush foliage and easy-to-care-for nature. Gaga is widely cultivated as a houseplant and is prized for its tolerance to low light conditions and air…
Garryales
Garryales
Description Garryales is an order of flowering plants that belong to the eudicot group. The order consists of two families, Eucommiaceae and Garryaceae, with a total of six genera and about 30 species. The plants in this order are native to North America and eastern Asia. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Eudicotyledoneae Order Garryales Family Eucommiaceae,…
Givotia Madagascariensis
Givotia Madagascariensis
Description Givotia Madagascariensis is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. It belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and is commonly known as the Madagascar sausage tree. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 80 centimeters. The bark is grayish-brown and has a rough texture. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oval-shaped. The…
Gossypium Tomentosum
Gossypium Tomentosum
Description Gossypium Tomentosum, commonly known as the cotton plant, is a shrub that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is a perennial plant that is native to Australia and is widely cultivated for its cotton fiber. The plant can grow up to 2-3 meters in height and has a woody stem with a broad base. The leaves of Gossypium Tomentosum…
Glechoma Sardoa
Glechoma Sardoa
Description Glechoma Sardoa, also known as Nepalese Ground Ivy, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to Nepal and is widely distributed in the Himalayas. The plant is commonly used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Glechoma Sardoa is a creeping herb with a square stem that grows up to…
Gentianella Saxosa
Gentianella Saxosa
Description Gentianella Saxosa, commonly known as Alpine Gentian, is a small perennial herb that belongs to the family Gentianaceae. It is a native of the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe. The plant grows up to 5-10 cm in height, with a stem that is usually unbranched and covered with short hairs. The leaves are opposite, oval, and green,…
Gladiolus Orchidiflorus
Gladiolus Orchidiflorus
Description Gladiolus Orchidiflorus, commonly known as Sword Lily or Gladiola, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated for its beautiful flowers that bloom in a variety of colors, including pink, red, white, yellow, orange, and purple. The plant grows up to 1.5 meters in height…
Goniolimon Tataricum
Goniolimon Tataricum
Description Goniolimon Tataricum is a perennial plant that belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. This plant is also known as the Tartary sea lavender or the Siberian sea lavender. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales Family Plumbaginaceae Genus Goniolimon Appearance Goniolimon Tataricum has a…
Gymnadenia Densiflora
Gymnadenia Densiflora
Description Gymnadenia Densiflora, also known as the Dense-flowered Orchid, is a beautiful species of orchid that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This perennial plant is native to Europe and Asia, and it grows in a wide range of habitats, from meadows and grasslands to forests and mountain slopes. The plant has a single stem that can grow up to 60…