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Description Linaria Purpurea Canon Went, also known as Canon Went, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians. The plant’s scientific name was given in honor of Canon George Charles Wallich Went, a British botanist who contributed significantly…

Description Lithophragma Affine is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This plant is commonly known as ‘Woodland Star’ and is native to North America. The plant grows up to 1-2 feet tall and blooms from May to June. The flowers are star-shaped, 1-2 inches in diameter, and have five petals. The petals are usually white, but they…

Description Liatris squarrulosa, also known as Scaly Blazing Star, is a native wildflower found in the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. The plant produces a single stem with narrow, grass-like leaves that are approximately 1 foot long. The flowers are arranged in a spike at…

Description Lilium Longiflorum White American, commonly known as the Easter Lily, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. Known for its trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers, the Easter Lily is a popular plant during the Easter season. Native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, it has been cultivated in the United States since the early 1900s. The…

Description Leucadendron Muirii is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is known for its stunning flowers that bloom in shades of pink and red. The plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide when mature. It has a woody stem with narrow leaves that are 2-3…

Description Lilium Robert Swanson, also known as the Robert Swanson lily, is a hybrid lily cultivar that was bred by Leslie Woodriff in the 1960s. It is a tall, elegant lily with large, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The flowers are usually white or cream-colored with deep maroon speckles and a sweet fragrance. This lily is…

Description Lomatium Californicum is a perennial herb that belongs to the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is native to California and can be found in the western United States. The plant can grow up to 2.5 feet tall and has a woody stem with feathery leaves. It produces clusters of small, yellow flowers that bloom from April to May. The plant’s…

Description Lobelia Siphilitica, commonly known as the Great Blue Lobelia, is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Lobeliaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, swamps, and streambanks. Lobelia Siphilitica can grow up to 3 feet tall and has blue, tubular flowers that bloom from July to September. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Lilium Easy Samba is a beautiful hybrid lily with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is known for its bright, orange-red petals that are speckled with black spots. The flowers bloom in mid-summer on tall stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height. Lilium Easy Samba is a popular choice for cut flower arrangements due to its striking colors…

Description Lonicera Subspicata, also known as the mountain honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It grows up to 10 feet tall and has a spread of 6-8 feet. This plant produces showy, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are typically pink, red, or yellow and attract hummingbirds, bees, and…