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Description Juglans Mollis, commonly known as the Southern California Walnut, is a deciduous tree native to Southern California and northern Baja California. It belongs to the Juglandaceae family and is a valuable source of timber and nuts. The tree can reach a height of 30 to 60 feet and has a spread of up to 50 feet. Juglans Mollis has…

Description Jasminum Officinale Inverleith, also known as Poet’s Jasmine, is a variety of Jasminum Officinale. This plant is a deciduous or semi-evergreen climbing shrub that can grow up to 10-15 ft tall. The leaves are opposite, pinnate, and dark green in color. The flowers are white or pale pink, highly fragrant, and bloom in mid to late summer. The plant…

Description Jacksonia Sternbergiana, also known as Sternbergia Jacksonii, is a flowering plant native to Australia. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and is commonly found in the southwestern regions of Western Australia. This plant is a small shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and 1 meter wide. It has a slender, erect stem, with numerous…

Description Jatropha Macrorhiza, also known as the Bigroot Jatropha, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, but it can also be found in other parts of the world where it has been introduced. This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall, and it is characterized by…

Description Juniperus Deppeana, also known as Alligator Juniper or Checkerboard Juniper, is an evergreen tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its unique appearance and hardiness. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pinophyta Class Pinopsida Order Pinales Family Cupressaceae Genus Juniperus Appearance…

Description Jacquemontia Mexicana, commonly known as Mexican morning glory, is a fast-growing, twining vine that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. This plant produces small, funnel-shaped flowers that are pale blue in color and have a diameter of approximately one inch. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to…

Description Jatropha Podagrica, commonly known as Buddha Belly Plant, Bottle Plant, or Gout Plant, is a succulent shrub that belongs to the Euphorbia family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The plant has a swollen stem that resembles a bulbous trunk, which stores water during dry periods. It produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom from summer…

Description Juniperus Excelsa, commonly known as Greek juniper or tall juniper, is a coniferous evergreen tree that belongs to the genus Juniperus. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Iran. The tree can grow up to 15 meters in height and has a narrow conical shape. Its bark is reddish-brown, and its foliage is needle-like…

Description Jaltomata Procumbens is a rare, beautiful plant that is native to Central and South America. It is a member of the Solanaceae family, which includes tomato, pepper, and eggplant plants. Jaltomata Procumbens is a low-growing plant that usually reaches a height of 6 inches and can spread up to 2 feet in width. It is a perennial plant that…

Description Juanulloa Mexicana, also known as Mexican clover vine, is a tropical plant that belongs to the family of Solanaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is often grown as a houseplant because of its striking appearance. The plant has an upright growth habit and can reach a height of up to 6 feet. It has dark…