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Morinda

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…

Myrsine Divaricata

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…

Madia Sativa

Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Madia Description: Madia Sativa, also known as Common Tarweed or Coastal Tarweed, is an annual plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the coastal regions of California, Oregon, and Baja California. This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and…

Mormodes Badia

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…

Melaleuca Nodosa

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…

Myrsine Sandwicensis

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…

Mononeuria Nuttallii

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,…

Mammillaria Albilanata

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…

Melilotus Indicus

Description Melilotus Indicus, also known as Indian sweetclover, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and has been naturalized in many countries around the world, including the United States. The plant can grow up to 1 meter in height and has a robust stem with many branches. It has…

Microthlaspi Perfoliatum

Description Microthlaspi Perfoliatum, also known as Thlaspi Perfoliatum, is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is commonly referred to as the “Penny Cress”. The plant grows up to 50cm in height and produces clusters of small white flowers that bloom from May to August. The leaves are green and glossy, with…