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Description Liliopsida is a class of plants commonly known as monocotyledons or monocots, which means they have a single embryonic leaf. They are a diverse group of herbaceous and woody plants that vary in size from tiny water plants to massive palms and bamboos. This class includes some of the most important plants to humans, including grains, bananas, sugarcane, and…

Description Lyperanthus Suaveolens also called the Sweet Spike Lily, is a perennial herb with a bulbous rootstock. The plant is native to South Africa and is found in the Cape Province. The plant grows to a height of 45cm and produces an erect stem with a terminal spike of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. The flowers bloom in the summer and…

Description Leucophyllum Frutescens, also known as Texas Ranger or Sage Bush, is a popular flowering plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family and has a woody, evergreen shrub form.This plant is characterized by its beautiful purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer…

Description Lasthenia Conjugens is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is a native plant of California and is commonly known as Golden Carpet or Conjugate-leaf Lasthenia. With its bright yellow flowers, it is a popular choice for gardeners and landscaping. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus…

Description Lupinus Bicolor, also known as the Miniature Lupine, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America. It is a member of the pea family, Fabaceae, and is known for its showy, spike-like clusters of flowers. The plant can grow up to 1.5 feet in height and has a spread of up to 1 foot. It has a…

Description Leucocrinum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Liliaceae. The name Leucocrinum is derived from the Greek words ‘leucos’ meaning white and ‘krinon’ meaning lily. These plants are native to western North America and are commonly known as sand lilies. They grow in sandy soil in areas with little rainfall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Description Lembotropis Nigricans, commonly known as the “black pea” or “black lentil,” is a legume plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to South America, particularly in the Andean region. It is an annual plant that can grow up to a height of 60 cm with a spread of about 30 cm. The stem of Lembotropis…

Description Lomariopsis is a genus of ferns that belongs to the family Lomariopsidaceae. This genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The genus name is derived from the Greek words “loma” and “opsis,” which mean “border” and “appearance,” respectively, referring to the distinctive shape of the leaf margins.…

Description Lannea is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Anacardiaceae. It is composed of approximately 60 species of trees and shrubs that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Madagascar. Some notable species include Lannea acida, Lannea fruticosa, and Lannea microcarpa. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…

Description Lamium Purpureum Var. Hybridum, also known as Red Deadnettle, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia but can now be found in North America as well. The plant typically grows up to 30 cm in height and 30 cm in width, with square stems that are hairy…