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Leucojum Aestivum Gravetye Giant
Leucojum Aestivum Gravetye Giant
Description Leucojum Aestivum Gravetye Giant, also known as Summer Snowflake, is a perennial bulbous plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Europe and grows up to 24 inches tall. The plant produces large white flowers with green tips that hang down from the stem. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance and bloom in late spring to…
Lilium Golden Splendor
Lilium Golden Splendor
Description The Lilium Golden Splendor, also known as the Golden Ray Lily, is a stunning perennial flower that belongs to the Liliaceae family. This plant is native to Asia but is now widely grown in gardens all over the world. It is a hybrid lily that is a result of crossing two species of lilies, Lilium auratum and Lilium speciosum.…
Lophostemon
Lophostemon
Description Lophostemon is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is known for its attractive foliage and bark. The tree can grow up to 15-20 meters in height with a spread of 10-12 meters. It has a smooth, white to grayish bark that peels off in patches. The leaves are dark green and glossy,…
Lechenaultia Linarioides
Lechenaultia Linarioides
Description Lechenaultia Linarioides, also known as Blue Leschenaultia, is a beautiful plant species that belongs to the Goodeniaceae family. This perennial plant is native to Western Australia and is known for its striking blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The plant can grow up to 60 cm in height and 30 cm in width, making it…
Liparia
Liparia
Description Liparia is a genus of shrubs that is only found in South Africa. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea family. The name Liparia comes from the Greek word “liparos,” which means shiny or glossy. This refers to the shiny leaves of the Liparia plants. There are about 30 species of Liparia, and…
Lilium Miss Peculiar
Lilium Miss Peculiar
Description Lilium Miss Peculiar is a stunning lily that is known for its unusual appearance. This cultivar features large, outward-facing blooms that are made up of multiple layers of petals. The petals themselves are a beautiful shade of pink, but what really sets this plant apart is the dark, almost-black speckling that covers each petal. These spots give the flower…
Lilium Speciosum
Lilium Speciosum
Description Lilium Speciosum, also known as the Showy Lily or Japanese Lily, is a stunning species of lily that is native to Japan and parts of China and Korea. It is a bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful appearance and ease of cultivation. Taxonomic Information…
Leucadendron Rubrum
Leucadendron Rubrum
Description Leucadendron Rubrum, also known as the Red Leucadendron or the Red Fountain Bush, is a stunning plant with unique features. It is native to South Africa and belongs to the Proteaceae family. This plant is well-known for its striking, rich red bracts that surround its small flowers, which bloom in late winter or early spring. The leaves of Leucadendron…
Luffa Aegyptiaca
Luffa Aegyptiaca
Description Luffa Aegyptiaca, also known as the sponge gourd or Egyptian cucumber, is a unique plant that produces sponge-like fruits. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. The plant is a fast-growing annual vine that can reach up to 10 meters in length. The fruit of Luffa Aegyptiaca is…
Lespedeza Floribunda
Lespedeza Floribunda
Description Lespedeza Floribunda, commonly known as shrub lespedeza or bush clover, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the legume family. It is native to eastern Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and wide, with a rounded shape and arching branches. Its leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and green in color. During…