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Description Lupinus Truncatus, also known as the Collared Lupin or the Mojave Lupine, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mojave Desert of California, Nevada, and Arizona in the United States. The plant typically grows up to 50 cm in height and has blue or purple flowers that bloom from March…

Description Lobelia Preslii, commonly known as Presl’s Lobelia, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can be found growing in rocky mountain slopes, meadows, and open forests. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Campanulaceae Genus Lobelia Appearance Lobelia Preslii…

Description Lepanthes Mentosa is a miniature orchid that is native to the cloud forests of Central and South America. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is known for its small size and intricate beauty. The plant typically grows to be 2-3 inches tall and has small, delicate leaves that are no more than 1 inch long. The…

Description Loeselia Glandulosa, also known as Sticky Loeselia, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in rocky soils, desert washes, and disturbed areas. Loeselia Glandulosa is an annual plant that can reach a height of 1 to 3 feet. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Description Leontodon, commonly known as hawkbits, is a genus of perennial plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus comprises around 60 species of flowering plants found in Europe, Asia, and North America. The plants are typically found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides. Leontodon has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers on a tall stem. The leaves…

Description Lapeirousia Plicata is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Iris family, Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as the “Fringed Satin Flower” or “Eyebrow Iris.” This plant is highly prized for its showy blooms that have fringed edges and come in shades of pink, purple, and white. It typically blooms in late…

Description Leucadendron Sessile is a species of flowering shrub that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is known for its unique and striking appearance. Also known as Conebush, Leucadendron Sessile has an average height of 2-3 meters and a spread of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are leathery and lance-shaped, and its flowers are cone-shaped…

Description Lindsaea is a genus of fern plant that belongs to the subclass Polypodiidae. It is a small fern plant that is native to tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa. Lindsaea has a creeping rhizome that grows horizontally along the ground, producing fronds that can grow up to 50cm in length. The fronds are dark green in color, with…

Description Leopoldia Matritensis is a perennial bulbous plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly known as Madrid grape hyacinth. The plant produces small, bell-shaped flowers that are purple-blue in color and bloom in the spring. It is a popular plant for gardens and can be used for ground cover or…

Description Lappula is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Boraginaceae family. Most of the species in this genus are annual or biennial herbs, but some are perennials. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Lappula plants have simple, alternate leaves and small, blue or purple flowers that bloom in clusters. The fruit is a nutlet…