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Description Jarilla Heterophylla, also known as Yerba del Pasmo, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a woody stem with green leaves that are alternate, pinnate, and oval-shaped. Its flowers are small,…

Description Juncus Mertensianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Juncaceae family. It is commonly known as Mertens’ rush and is native to North America. The plant grows in wetlands, meadows, and marshes. It has a unique appearance that makes it stand out from other plants. The stems of Juncus Mertensianus are cylindrical, and the leaves are basal…

Description Juniperus Virginiana, also known as Eastern Red Cedar, is a species of juniper native to eastern North America. It belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It produces blue-green or gray-green scale-like leaves and small, round berries that turn blue-black when ripe. The tree has a conical shape…

Description Jacaranda Acutifolia is a flowering tree native to Central and South America. It is also known as the Brazilian rosewood or blue jacaranda. This deciduous tree can grow up to 20 meters in height and has a spreading canopy. The tree is prized for its stunning display of violet-blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The…

Description Jamesbrittenia Aurantiaca, commonly known as the Orange Jamesbrittenia, is a perennial plant species belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it is found growing in rocky areas, along streambanks, and on hillsides. The plant is named after James Britten, a British botanist who worked at the British Museum.The Orange Jamesbrittenia is a low-growing plant…

Description Jacksonia Spinosa, also known as prickly acacia or dogwood, is a shrub or small tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia and grows up to 4 meters tall. This plant is characterized by its woody stems with sharp spines and its yellow or cream-colored flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring. Taxonomic…

Description Jacksonia Compressa, commonly known as the Dogwood Grevillea, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the family Proteaceae. This plant is native to Australia and is commonly found in the eastern parts of the country. Jacksonia Compressa is an evergreen plant that grows up to a height of 3-6 meters. The tree has a slender trunk and…

Description Johnstonella angustifolia, commonly known as narrowleaf johnstonella or narrowleaf tansyaster, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and it can grow up to 3 feet tall. The plant has narrow, linear leaves that are about 1 inch long, and it produces small, yellow flowers that…

Description Juglans Ailanthifolia, also known as Japanese walnut or Heartnut, is a deciduous tree that is native to Japan, China, and Korea. It belongs to the Juglandaceae family and is closely related to the common walnut (Juglans regia). The tree is known for its heart-shaped nuts that have a sweet and mild flavor. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Description Juniperus Scopulorum, commonly known as Rocky Mountain juniper, is a coniferous evergreen tree native to North America. It is primarily found in the Rocky Mountains, but it also grows in other mountainous regions across the continent. This tree can reach up to 40 feet in height and 10 feet in width, with a columnar or pyramidal shape. Its bark…