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Magnolia Odora

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…

Monarda Didyma Pardon My Purple

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…

Mayaca Fluviatilis

Description Mayaca Fluviatilis is a beautiful and unique aquatic plant that is commonly found in the Americas. It belongs to the family Mayacaceae and is commonly known as “Riverweed” due to its natural habitat in freshwater streams and rivers. This plant is often used in aquariums and aquascaping due to its unique and delicate appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…

Micrechites

Description Micrechites is a type of plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is commonly found in Central and South America. It is known for its small, delicate flowers that come in shades of blue, purple, and white. The leaves of the Micrechites plant are also slender and green in color. It is a popular ornamental plant due…

Mikania Scandens

Description Mikania Scandens, also known as Climbing Hempweed, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America. The plant is a fast-growing creeper that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It has a deep green color and produces small white flowers. The plant is…

Mimetes Argenteus

Description Mimetes Argenteus, also known as the Silver Pagoda or Silver Leaf Protea, is a unique plant species native to South Africa. It is a member of the Proteaceae family, which includes some of the most distinctive and beautiful plants in the world. This plant is highly recognized for its silver-grey leaves and striking red flowers, which bloom from winter…

Magnolia Liliiflora Betty

Description Magnolia Liliiflora Betty, also known as Betty Magnolia, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to China and is widely cultivated in other parts of the world due to its beautiful flowers. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. The flowers of Magnolia Liliiflora Betty are deep…

Metalasia Lichtensteinii

Description Metalasia Lichtensteinii is a small shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa, specifically in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. This plant is commonly known as Lichtenstein’s Metalasia. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Metalasia Appearance Metalasia Lichtensteinii can grow up to a…

Melhania Prostrata

Description Melhania Prostrata, also known as creeping melhania, is a low-growing perennial herb that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to South Africa but has now spread to other parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The plant grows up to 20 centimeters in height and has a sprawling habit that can spread…

Mazus Fauriei

Description Mazus Fauriei is an herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Mazus genus. This plant is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is commonly known as “Creeping Mazus” or “Mazus Reptans.” It is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of about 2-4 inches and has a spread of 6-12 inches. Taxonomic Information | Domain| Kingdom| Phylum…