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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…

Description Lampranthus Fugitans, also known as the trailing ice plant, is a low-growing succulent that belongs to the Aizoaceae family. This plant is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens due to its attractive appearance and low maintenance. The plant produces vivid, daisy-like flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, ranging from bright pink to…

Description Laburnocytisus is a unique hybrid plant that is a cross between two different genera, Laburnum and Cytisus. It is also commonly known as the broom laburnum or the Scotch laburnum. The plant is a member of the Fabaceae family and is native to Europe. What makes Laburnocytisus unique is that it is a graft-chimera, meaning it is a combination…

Description Lagophylla is a genus of annual and perennial plants that belong to the sunflower family, Asteraceae. The genus consists of about 10 species that are native to the western United States and Mexico. These plants are known for their attractive flowers that bloom in colors ranging from white to yellow and purple. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Description Lonicera Implexa, commonly known as the tangled honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and western Asia. The shrub is known for its vigorous growth and can reach up to 4 meters in height. The leaves are oval-shaped, glossy, and green in color. The flowers are tubular, pink…

Description Lyonia Fruticosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found growing in wetlands, bogs, and swamps. This evergreen shrub is known for its showy pink flowers and glossy green leaves. The plant typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet and a width of 3-6…

Description Lapsanastrum Apogonoides, also known as Yellowtops or Chicory-leaf Yellowtops, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and has been introduced to North America. The plant grows up to 4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, with yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a…

Description Lyperia Formosa, also known as the “Golden Creeping Jenny,” is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is widely grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant is characterized by its bright yellow-green foliage that forms a dense mat-like ground cover. The leaves are…

Description Lilium Martagon, also known as Turk’s cap lily, is a species of lily that is native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and is known for its beautiful flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a bulb that can survive in harsh conditions such as…

Description Leavenworthia Texana, also known as the Texas gladecress, is a small flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the south-central United States, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma. The plant is named after Melines Conklin Leavenworth, a 19th-century American botanist. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order Brassicales Family Brassicaceae Genus…