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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 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…

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 Kadua Centranthoides, commonly known as the Hawaiian False Ilima, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub that is endemic to Hawaii and grows up to 2 meters tall. The plant is characterized by its yellow-orange flowers and fuzzy leaves that give it a unique appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…

Description Kalmia Latifolia Minuet, commonly known as Mountain Laurel, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to eastern North America and is known for its gorgeous flowers and lush foliage. This slow-growing shrub can reach up to 5-10 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width. It is a popular choice for landscaping,…