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Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Arecales Family: Arecaceae Genus: Lodoicea Description Lodoicea is a genus of palm trees that is native to the Seychelles, an archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is known for its unique characteristics, particularly its enormous seeds, which are the largest seeds in the plant kingdom. The tree…

Description Leucothoe Axillaris Curly Red, also known as Fetterbush, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to eastern North America and can grow up to 3-6 feet in height and width. The plant has dark green, leathery, and glossy leaves that curl up at the edges, which turn reddish-bronze in the fall. The…

Description Lechenaultia Formosa is a stunning plant that belongs to the Goodeniaceae family. It is native to Western Australia and is known for its bright blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. This plant can grow up to 50 cm tall and has a spread of 30 cm. It is a popular choice for gardeners due to…

Description Lophiola is a beautiful wildflower that belongs to the family of Melanthiaceae. It is also known as the turk’s-cap lily or turk’s-cap trillium. Lophiola is native to the southeastern parts of the United States, particularly in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Liliales Family Melanthiaceae Genus Lophiola…

Description Leucadendron Dregei, also known as the Drege’s Conebush, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to South Africa and can grow up to 10 feet tall. The plant has a woody stem and small, leathery, green leaves that are lance-shaped. The flowers are small, inconspicuous, and are surrounded by showy bracts…

Description Lophanthera is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Malpighiaceae. The genus comprises only one species, Lophanthera lactescens, which is commonly known as the “cow’s foot” due to the shape of its leaves. This evergreen tree is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Taxonomic…

Description Lupinus angustiflorus, commonly known as narrow-leaved lupine, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to Western North America, particularly in California and Oregon. It is a popular garden plant that produces vibrant blue, purple, pink, or white flowers in spring or early summer. It grows up to two feet tall and has…

Description Leea Philippinensis, also known as Red Leea, is a tropical shrub that belongs to the family of Vitaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, producing lush leaves that are around 12 inches long and 5 inches wide. The leaves…

Description Lathyrus Sylvestris, commonly known as the Flat Pea or Narrow-leaved Everlasting Pea, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and has been naturalized in North America. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has long, narrow leaves that can reach up to 12 cm in…

Description Lobelia Flaccida is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Lobeliaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and is commonly found in wetlands, swamps, and bogs. The plant typically grows up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It produces delicate blue-violet flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer.…