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Description Mazus Radicans, also known as creeping mazus or creeping mint, is a low-growing perennial plant that belongs to the family Mazaceae. This plant is native to China and Japan, and it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Mazus Radicans is characterized by its stunning purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall.…

Description Morinda is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rubiaceae family. This genus comprises about 80 species of trees and shrubs that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Morinda plants are known for their medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…

Description Myrsine Divaricata, also known as the Wild Passion Fruit, is a flowering plant that is native to New Zealand. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall and 2 meters wide. It produces clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers that bloom in spring and summer, followed by round, black berries that are edible and…

Description Myrsine Sandwicensis, commonly known as ōlapa or kolea, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to Hawaii and can be found in dry to mesic forests, lava fields, and coastal areas. The plant has small, shiny, and oval-shaped leaves that are bright green in color. It produces small, white flowers that…

Description Mormodes Badia is a species of orchid that belongs to the genus Mormodes. It is native to Central America, specifically in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. This orchid is known for its large and showy flowers that bloom during the spring and summer months. The flowers of Mormodes Badia are unique in that they have a yellow-green color with a…

Description Melaleuca Nodosa, commonly known as the prickly-leaved paperbark, is a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the eastern coast of Australia, from Queensland to New South Wales. The tree’s bark is paper-like and peels away in thin layers, revealing the smooth, cream-colored bark underneath. The leaves are small…

Description Mononeuria Nuttallii is a unique plant species that belongs to the family of Onagraceae. This plant is also known as Nuttall’s mononeuria, and it is native to North America. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows up to 5 cm tall. The plant has a prostrate habit, and its leaves are small, linear, and opposite. It produces small,…

Description Mammillaria Albilanata is a small, slow-growing cactus species that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to Mexico, where it grows naturally in the rocky areas of the Chihuahuan Desert. The plant is spherical or cylindrical, and it can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in height and 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Description Magnolia Odora, commonly known as the Sweet Bay Magnolia, is a slow-growing, broadleaf evergreen tree that belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to the southeastern regions of the United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The tree is known for its beautiful and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The magnolia tree…

Description Monarda Didyma Pardon My Purple, also known as Bee Balm, is a compact perennial plant that is popular among gardeners due to its striking purple flowers. This plant is a member of the mint family and is native to North America. It is known for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…