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Description Hosta Praying Hands is a cultivar of the Hosta plant, which is commonly known as plantain lily. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. The plant is known for its unique foliage that resembles hands in a praying position, with long, narrow leaves that are dark green with creamy white…

Description Henrya Insularis is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as “Island rushfoil” and is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The plant has an erect growth habit and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers that form in clusters at the end of its branches. The…

Description Hancornia Speciosa, also known as the mangaba tree, is a fruit tree native to Brazil. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is known for its delicious, tangy fruits that are similar in taste to a mix of pineapple and lemon. The mangaba tree typically grows up to 10 meters tall and has a dense, bushy crown. Taxonomic Information…

Description Harveya Speciosa, also known as Harveya Purpurea, is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it can be found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and savannas. The plant is hemiparasitic, meaning that it can photosynthesize, but it also obtains some of its nutrients from the roots of other…

Description Hyptis is a genus of plants that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It consists of more than 400 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees that are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. The plants are characterized by their aromatic leaves, which contain essential oils that are used for medicinal purposes. Hyptis species have…

Description Hoheria Sexstylosa Var. Ovata, commonly known as the New Zealand Lacebark, is a beautiful tree native to New Zealand. It belongs to the family Malvaceae and is known for its stunning white flowers that bloom in summer. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and 5 meters wide, making it an excellent choice for landscaping and garden…

Description Heliotropium Europaeum, commonly known as European heliotrope, is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Southern Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The plant grows up to a height of 30-80 cm and spreads up to 30-60 cm. It has simple, alternate leaves that are oval or lance-shaped with a length of 1-10…

Description The Hesperaloe Parviflora, commonly known as the Red Yucca, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Agavaceae family. It is a succulent that is native to the Chihuahuan desert of Texas, New Mexico, and northeastern Mexico. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 3-4 feet tall and wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Description Hypocalyptus Oxalidifolius, also known as “Sourwood” or “Sorrel Tree,” is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina and is often grown as an ornamental tree in North America. The tree is known for its striking appearance and for producing edible fruit that is often used in traditional medicine.…

Description Himantoglossum Robertianum, commonly known as the Giant Orchid, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it can grow up to 1.2 meters tall. The plant produces a single flowering stem that carries several flowers arranged in a loose spike. The flowers are usually pale pink, but they…