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Description Liatris Spicata Kobold, also known as Kobold gayfeather, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is commonly found in open, sunny areas such as prairies, meadows, and savannas. This plant is known for its dense spikes of lavender-pink flowers that bloom from mid to late summer, attracting bees,…

Description Lycopus Lucidus, also known as Shiny Bugleweed, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along stream banks. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and has been used by Native Americans for centuries to treat various ailments such as diarrhea, fever,…

Description Leptochilus Wrightii, also known as Wright’s spike-moss, is a species of fern that belongs to the Selaginellaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. This plant is usually found in shaded areas, such as hardwood forests, pine woods, and hammocks. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Lycopodiophyta Class Lycopodiopsida Order…

Description Leersia Hexandra is a species of grass that is commonly known as southern cutgrass or whitegrass. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is native to North America. This plant is an annual or perennial plant that can grow up to a height of 2 meters. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order Cyperales Family…

Description Lupinus Hispanicus, also known as Spanish Lupine or Lupinus hispanicus subsp. hispanicus, is a flowering plant native to the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the legume or pea family. Lupinus Hispanicus is an annual herb that can grow up to 60 cm in height. The plant…

Description Lycium Chinense is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It belongs to the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. The plant features delicate purple flowers that bloom in the summer, followed by bright red berries in the fall. Lycium Chinense has many health benefits and is commonly used in traditional Chinese…

Description Lenophyllum is a genus of succulent plants that are native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It belongs to the family Crassulaceae, which also includes other popular succulents like Jade plants and Echeverias. Lenophyllum plants are often grown for their attractive foliage and colorful flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales Family…

Description Loeselia Ciliata, also known as Mexican cardinal, is a perennial wildflower native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It belongs to the family Polemoniaceae and is known for its bright red flowers that bloom profusely during the summer months. The plant has narrow leaves and stems that grow up to 3 feet tall. The flowers are tubular in…

Description Lopholaena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America and is commonly known as the ‘pincushion flower’ due to its unique appearance. The plant produces numerous small flowers that are arranged in a spherical cluster, giving it the appearance of a pincushion. Lopholaena is an attractive ornamental plant that is often…

Description Limosella Aquatica, also known as mudwort or swampweed, is a small flowering plant that belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to wetlands and marshes in North America and Europe, where it grows in shallow water, mud, or damp soil. The plant is characterized by its small size, with stems that can grow up to 10 centimeters long,…