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Goodenia

Description Goodenia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Goodeniaceae family. This plant is native to Australia, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, woodlands, and grasslands. Goodenia is known for its stunning, bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscaping. Taxonomic Information…

Gymnosporia Buxifolia

Description Gymnosporia Buxifolia, also known as the African Boxthorn or the Common Spike Thorn, is an evergreen shrub that is native to Africa. It belongs to the Celastraceae family and can grow up to 4 meters tall. The shrub has a dense, thorny foliage and produces small, white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. In fall, the…

Galium Bolanderi

Description: Galium Bolanderi, commonly known as Bolander’s bedstraw, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the coastal mountains and forests of California, Oregon, and northern Baja California. Taxonomic Information: Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Gentianales Family Rubiaceae Genus Galium Appearance: The Galium Bolanderi plant can grow up to…

Geitonoplesium

Description Geitonoplesium is a genus of evergreen climbers that are native to Australia. It belongs to the family Pittosporaceae and has only one species, Geitonoplesium cymosum. This plant is also known as the Australian jasmine or the scrambling lily due to its fragrant flowers and its ability to climb.Geitonoplesium cymosum is a popular ornamental plant because of its beautiful foliage…

Gunnera Dentata

Description Gunnera dentata, also known as giant rhubarb or Chilean rhubarb, is a large and impressive herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Gunneraceae family. Native to the damp and cool regions of Chile and Argentina, this plant is often grown for its ornamental value and its huge architectural foliage. The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and…

Geum Fire Storm

Description Geum Fire Storm is a beautiful herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. This stunning plant is a hybrid of Geum chiloense and Geum rivale, and it is a result of the breeding program at Terra Nova Nurseries. The plant has a bushy and clump-forming habit and produces a mound of attractive, dark green foliage that is…

Gladiolus Venustus

Description The Gladiolus Venustus, commonly known as the pink gladiolus, is a bright and beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Iris family (Iridaceae). It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated as a garden plant all over the world. The plant has sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes of flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are pink…

Gnidia Anthylloides

Description Gnidia Anthylloides, also known as Yellow Buttons, is a shrub that belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is a popular ornamental plant due to its vibrant yellow flowers. The plant grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a spread of up to 1 meter. It blooms in summer, from December to…

Groenlandia

Description Groenlandia is a genus of aquatic plants that belongs to the family Ruppiaceae. It is native to North America and is commonly found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. The plant is characterized by its long and narrow leaves that grow in a basal rosette. The leaves are thick and fleshy and have a distinct midrib. The plant…

Gelsemium Rankinii

Description Gelsemium Rankinii is a species of plant that belongs to the family Loganiaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, specifically to the states of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. This plant is a woody vine that can grow up to 20 feet in length. It blooms in late winter or early spring, producing fragrant yellow flowers that…