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Description Kalmia is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Eastern United States. It is also known as Mountain Laurel and is a popular choice for gardens and landscaping. The plant can grow up to 20 feet tall, but most varieties stay around 5-10 feet. Kalmia blooms in late spring or early summer and produces beautiful clusters of flowers…

Description Klasea Centauroides, also known as the Turkish Thistle, is a stunning herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Turkey and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The plant has a branching stem with spiny leaves that are oblong and green in color. The flowers of Klasea Centauroides are arranged in heads and…

Description Kohleria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains. Kohleria is an ornamental plant that features showy, tubular flowers that bloom in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, purple, and white. The flowers are usually produced in clusters on the stem or at the…

Description Korthalsella Japonica is a parasitic plant that belongs to the family Viscaceae. It is native to Japan and is commonly known as Japanese fir mistletoe. This plant is known for its unique appearance and is widely used in traditional Japanese medicine. The plant has a yellowish-green color with small, smooth leaves and tiny, white flowers. It is commonly found…

Description Koenigia Weyrichii Subsp. Weyrichii, also known as Weyrich’s Knotweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Europe, specifically in the Mediterranean region, and can grow up to 10cm tall. This plant has been widely used for medicinal purposes as it contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…

Description Kalanchoe Marmorata is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is also known as the “penwiper plant” due to its unique leaf shape. This plant is a popular houseplant due to its easy care and striking appearance. Taxonomic Information | Domain| Kingdom| Phylum| Class| Order| Family| Genus|| ———–| ———–| ———–| ———–|…

Description Koeberlinia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Koeberliniaceae. This genus comprises only one species, Koeberlinia spinosa, which is commonly known as the Crucifixion Thorn. The plant is native to arid regions of southwestern North America and northern Mexico. It is a drought-tolerant shrub that can grow up to 20 feet in height with a…

Description Kohautia Amatymbica is a species of flowering plant that is native to Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 1m tall and wide. The plant produces beautiful white or pink flowers that bloom from summer to fall. The flowers are small and delicate, and they attract butterflies and…

Description Kniphofia Parviflora is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as the small-flowered poker or red hot poker. The plant is a clump-forming perennial that produces tall flower spikes that are a bright yellow-orange color. The flowers appear in the late spring to early summer…

Description Kniphofia Caulescens, commonly known as Winter Red Hot Poker, is a perennial plant native to South Africa. The plant produces tall spikes of tubular red flowers that appear in late fall and continue blooming through winter. The leaves are long and narrow, with a light green hue that turns to bronze in colder temperatures. The flowers are pollinated by…