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Juniperus Osteosperma
Juniperus Osteosperma
Description Juniperus Osteosperma, commonly known as Utah juniper, is a slow-growing evergreen tree that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native to arid regions of the western United States and can grow up to 30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet. The tree has grayish-brown bark and bluish-green needles that grow in whorls of three. The male…
Juniperus Communis Hibernica
Juniperus Communis Hibernica
Description Juniperus Communis Hibernica, commonly known as Irish Juniper or Juniperus Hibernica, is a low-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is a cultivar of the native Juniperus Communis species, which is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pinophyta Class Pinopsida Order Pinales Family Cupressaceae Genus Juniperus Appearance Irish Juniper has…
Juncus Lomatophyllus
Juncus Lomatophyllus
Description Juncus Lomatophyllus, commonly known as Mexican Rush, is a perennial plant belonging to the family Juncaceae. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The plant has a clumping habit, and its stems grow upright, reaching a height of 2-3 feet. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Liliopsida…
Juncaginaceae
Juncaginaceae
Description Juncaginaceae is a family of flowering plants that consists of aquatic or marsh plants. They have simple or basal leaves and small flowers that grow in clusters. They are known for their ability to tolerate high levels of salinity in their habitat. The family has around 10 genera and 60 species, which are found in temperate and tropical regions…
Jacquemontia Abutiloides
Jacquemontia Abutiloides
Description Jacquemontia Abutiloides, commonly known as Abutilon-leaf Jacquemontia, is a perennial herbaceous vine that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, and is now commonly found in many tropical regions worldwide. The plant has small blue or violet flowers that bloom from spring to fall and can grow up to 10 feet…
Juniperus Chinensis Aurea
Juniperus Chinensis Aurea
Description Juniperus Chinensis Aurea, commonly known as Golden Chinese Juniper, is a popular evergreen shrub that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is widely used in landscaping due to its stunning golden-yellow foliage.The shrub has a pyramidal shape and can grow up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It has…
Jepsonia Parryi
Jepsonia Parryi
Description Jepsonia Parryi is a perennial herb that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is also known as Parry’s saxifrage and is native to the western United States. This plant is small and delicate, with a rosette of basal leaves and tiny flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are usually white or pinkish and have…
Johnsonia
Johnsonia
Description Johnsonia is a beautiful plant that belongs to the family of Liliaceae. It is native to the southern regions of Australia and is commonly known as “candlestick lily” or “pale vanilla lily”. The plant is named after James Johnson, a collector of Australian plants in the early 19th century. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots…
Justicia Tubulosa
Justicia Tubulosa
Description Justicia Tubulosa, also known as the Tube Justicia Plant, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the family Acanthaceae. This plant species originates from South America and is widely known for its unique features. Justicia Tubulosa is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The plant produces small, tube-shaped flowers that…
Juncus Planifolius
Juncus Planifolius
Description Juncus Planifolius, commonly known as the Broadleaf Rush or Flat-leaf Rush, is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a member of the Juncaceae family, which comprises of around 400 species of herbaceous plants. Juncus Planifolius is a clump-forming plant with long, narrow leaves that grow in a basal rosette. It produces greenish-brown flowers in the summer,…