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Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe
Description Kalanchoe is a genus of about 125 species of tropical, succulent plants native to Madagascar and tropical Africa. These plants are popular for their colorful and long-lasting flowers that bloom in clusters of small, bell-shaped blossoms. They come in a variety of colors, including pink, red, yellow, orange, and white, and are often used as ornamental plants in gardens,…
Kaempferia Rotunda
Kaempferia Rotunda
Description Kaempferia Rotunda, also known as Round-leaf Galangal or Buabok in Thai, is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) that is native to Thailand, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. This plant is valued for its medicinal properties and is often used in traditional Thai medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, pain, and digestive issues.…
Kalmia Buxifolia
Kalmia Buxifolia
Description Kalmia Buxifolia, also known as the Boxleaf Laurel, is a small evergreen shrub native to the Southeastern United States. It is a member of the Ericaceae family, which includes rhododendrons and blueberries. The shrub is known for its small, glossy leaves and showy clusters of pink, white, or red flowers that bloom in the late spring and early summer.…
Krigia Biflora
Krigia Biflora
Description Krigia Biflora, commonly known as Two-flowered Cynthia, is a flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and produces bright yellow flowers from April to June. The plant can grow up to 30cm in height and has a basal rosette of leaves. Krigia Biflora is a perennial plant that prefers moist soils and partial shade.…
Kernera Saxatilis
Kernera Saxatilis
Description Kernera saxatilis, commonly known as the rock whitlowgrass, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, where it grows in rocky and stony areas. The plant produces clusters of small white flowers that bloom in early spring, and it is often used as an ornamental…
Kalanchoe Pinnata
Kalanchoe Pinnata
Description Kalanchoe Pinnata, also known as the “miracle leaf” or “life plant,” is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, but can also be found in parts of Asia, Africa, and South America. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is known for its medicinal properties.The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has fleshy, green leaves that are…
Kalmia Procumbens
Kalmia Procumbens
Description Kalmia Procumbens, commonly known as Alpine Laurel, is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to the eastern region of North America and is found naturally in the Appalachian Mountains. It is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 12 inches in height and spread up to 24 inches in width.…
Kunzea Amathicola
Kunzea Amathicola
Description Kunzea Amathicola is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Myrtaceae. It is a rare plant that is native to Western Australia and is known for its beautiful flowers and essential oils. The plant is also called “Nullarbor Flame” because of the bright red flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Knautia
Knautia
Description Knautia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and Asia. It includes around 50 species of biennial and perennial herbs, some of which are grown as ornamental plants. Knautia produces delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, and red, which bloom in summer and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant is…
Kalanchoe Fedtschenkoi
Kalanchoe Fedtschenkoi
Description Kalanchoe Fedtschenkoi, also known as South American air plant or Lavender Scallops, is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and grows up to 20 inches tall and 24 inches wide. The plant has thick, fleshy, and paddle-shaped leaves that are bluish-green in color and have scalloped edges. The flowers of Kalanchoe…