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Kalmia Latifolia Ostbo Red

Description Kalmia Latifolia Ostbo Red is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is also known as Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, and Spoonwood. It is native to eastern North America and grows in acidic soils in the wild. Its scientific name “Kalmia latifolia” is derived from the Swedish botanist Peter Kalm and the Latin word “latifolia,” meaning…

Kerria Japonica

Description Kerria Japonica, commonly known as Japanese Kerria, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is widely grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant is known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring and its green stems that turn brownish-red in…

Kalanchoe Tessa

Description Kalanchoe Tessa is a popular succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes around the world. This plant is known for its fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers that bloom during the winter months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…

Kummerowia Striata

Description Kummerowia Striata, also known as Japanese Clover, is a herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to East Asia and widely distributed in Japan, Korea, and China. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The plant has trifoliate leaves that are small, thin, and smooth. The flowers…

Kleinia

Description Kleinia is a genus of succulent plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. These plants are native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. They are known for their striking appearance and are popular among succulent collectors. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Kleinia Appearance Kleinia plants have thick, fleshy…

Kali Tragus Subsp. Tragus

Description Kali Tragus Subsp. Tragus, also known as Spiny Saltwort, is a perennial, herbaceous plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has spread to other parts of the world, including North America. The plant is commonly found in saline or alkaline soils, and it can grow up to 70 centimeters tall. Taxonomic…

Kunzea Linearis

Description Kunzea Linearis, also known as the tick bush or white kunzea, is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It belongs to the family Myrtaceae and is known for its fragrant flowers and foliage. The plant typically grows up to 3 meters tall and has narrow leaves that are around 10 cm long. It produces small white…

Klasea Radiata Subsp. Radiata

Description Klasea Radiata Subsp. Radiata is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe and Asia and is known for its radiant and showy flowers. It is a biennial plant that grows up to 60 cm tall and has a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a…

Kleinhovia Hospita

Description Kleinhovia Hospita, also known as the Forest Poison Tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The tree produces small, yellow flowers and its fruit is a woody capsule that contains numerous seeds. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii

Description Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii, also known as Silver Teaspoons, is a small succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family and is prized for its unique spoon-shaped leaves that are covered in a silvery-white powdery substance. This plant can grow up to 10 inches tall and has small clusters of pink flowers that bloom…