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Description Kallymeniaceae is a family of red algae found in marine habitats worldwide, from the intertidal zone to deep-sea environments. These algae are characterized by their small, delicate, and branched thalli, which are attached to the substrate by rhizoids. Most species of Kallymeniaceae have a reddish-pink or purplish color, due to the presence of pigments such as phycobilins and chlorophyll…

Description Kalmia Latifolia Elf, also known as Mountain Laurel Elf, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This beautiful shrub is native to North America and is commonly found in the eastern part of the United States. It has stunning pink flowers that bloom in late spring, making it a popular ornamental plant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…

Description Kalanchoe Tetraphylla, also known as the Paddle Plant or Flapjack Kalanchoe, is a succulent plant that originates from Madagascar. It is a popular houseplant and is easy to care for. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales Family Crassulaceae Genus Kalanchoe Appearance The Kalanchoe Tetraphylla has paddle-shaped leaves that are stacked on top of…

Description Korthalsella is a genus of parasitic plants that belong to the family Viscaceae. It is commonly known as the American mistletoe and grows on trees and shrubs. The genus has about 17 species that are distributed in tropical and temperate regions of the Americas. These plants have small, inconspicuous flowers that are pollinated by insects, and the fruits are…

Description Kalanchoe Tubiflora, also known as “Mother of Thousands”, is a beautiful succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant is native to Madagascar, but it can be found in many other parts of the world today. Kalanchoe Tubiflora is a very unique plant because it has the ability to produce tiny plantlets on the edges of its…

Description Kitagawia Praeruptora is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Japan and typically grows in the mountainous regions of the country. The plant has a woody stem and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It is characterized by its small yellow flowers that bloom in clusters at the top of…

Description Knema Tenuinervia is a unique plant species known for its attractive appearance and ability to tolerate different environmental conditions. Also known as the Narrow Nerved Knema, this plant is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It belongs to the Myristicaceae family and is a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to…

Description Krugiodendron is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Central America, specifically in Mexico and Guatemala. The genus was named after Carl Wilhelm Krug, a German botanist who specialized in the study of Mexican flora, and the Greek word “dendron” which means tree. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…

Description Kalanchoe Grandiflora, also known as the Large-Flowered Kalanchoe or the Pink Butterflies plant, is a succulent perennial that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant is native to Madagascar and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The leaves of Kalanchoe Grandiflora are thick, fleshy, and green in color, with serrated edges. The flowers are pink, star-shaped, and grow…

Description Kickxia Elatine, also known as Sharp-leaved Fluellen, is an herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height and 10 cm in width. The plant has a slender stem that branches out into many small branches, each holding a small flower. The leaves are small, narrow, and…