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Description Koeleria Pyramidata, commonly known as prairie Junegrass, is a perennial bunchgrass that is native to North America. It is a great ornamental plant that is easy to care for and adds a touch of elegance to any garden. This grass is tough and resilient, making it a perfect choice for landscaping in areas with harsh weather conditions. The grass…

Description Kalanchoe Manginii is a succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family and is also known as “Paddle Plant” or “Flapjacks”. The plant has thick, fleshy, and round leaves that are covered with a waxy coating. The leaves are green in color, but the tips turn red when exposed to sunlight. The…

Description Kedrostis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae. It comprises of about 15 species that are native to southern and eastern Africa. The plants have a vining habit and feature attractive foliage and small, inconspicuous flowers. The fruit of the plant is a small berry that is not typically consumed by humans. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…

Description Kniphofia Alcazar, also known as Red Hot Poker, is a stunning flowering plant that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is a popular choice among gardeners due to its beautiful and vibrant flowers. The plant produces tall spikes of tubular flowers that are bright red-orange in color and bloom in the summer months.…

Description Kohleria Strawberry Fields is a beautiful plant that is native to South America. It is a member of the Gesneriaceae family, which includes African violets and gloxinias. The plant has a unique and stunning appearance, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts. Taxonomic Information | Domain | Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |…

Description Kallstroemia Parviflora, commonly known as smallflower caltrop, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is an annual herb that is native to the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. The plant typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and other open spaces. The flowers of Kallstroemia Parviflora are small,…

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…