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Description Kogelbergia Verticillata is a perennial herb that belongs to the family of Lamiaceae. It is also known as the whorled mint bush and is native to South Africa. The plant has a woody stem that is up to 2m tall and can produce a multitude of whorls of leaves. The leaves are small, narrow, and green in color. The…

Description Koeleria is a genus of grasses that is widely distributed across the world. It belongs to the family Poaceae and is commonly known as Junegrass. The genus comprises about 50 species of perennial and annual grasses that grow in temperate and arctic regions. Koeleria is known for its fine leaves, which are narrow and pointed. The grass has a…

Description Kalmia Latifolia Kaleidoscope, also known as Mountain Laurel, is a flowering evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to eastern North America and can grow up to 6-15 feet tall and 5-8 feet wide. Mountain Laurel is a popular ornamental plant due to its beautiful flowers and glossy foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Kickxia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is a herbaceous annual or perennial plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and is mostly found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine…

Description Kalanchoe Daigremontiana, commonly known as the Mother of Thousands, is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Madagascar and can grow up to 1 meter tall. The plant is characterized by its peculiar method of reproducing asexually, with plantlets growing along the edges of its leaves. These plantlets can grow to maturity while…

Description Korthalsella Salicornioides is a unique and fascinating epiphytic plant that belongs to the family Viscaceae. It is known for its ability to grow on the branches of trees and shrubs, where it obtains its nutrients and water. The plant is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. Taxonomic…

Description Kalanchoe Paniculata is a beautiful succulent plant that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. This plant features fleshy, green leaves with serrated edges and clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white. It can grow up to 1.5 meters tall…

Description Kalanchoe Humilis is a succulent plant that belongs to the Kalanchoe genus. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly known as the Dwarf Kalanchoe. The plant is a popular choice among gardeners and is often grown as a houseplant due to its unique appearance and ease of care. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Khaya, also known as African mahogany, is a popular tree species that belongs to the Meliaceae family. It is native to tropical regions in Africa, including Ghana, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast, where it grows up to 150 feet tall. The tree is known for its beautiful reddish-brown wood, which is used for furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. Khaya is…

Description Kadsura Japonica, commonly known as the Japanese Kadsura, is a species of flowering plant in the Schisandraceae family. It is native to Japan and China and is a deciduous or evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 meters in length. The plant has small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in the fall, and its fruit is a red berry.…