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Melicope Elleryana
Melicope Elleryana
Description Melicope Elleryana, also known as the Corkwood Tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to eastern Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. This tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and has a corky bark that is thick, spongy, and soft. Its leaves are pinnately compound,…
Microstachys
Microstachys
Description Microstachys is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. The genus comprises approximately 30 species, which are mainly found in tropical regions of South America. The plants are small and herbaceous, with some species growing up to 1 meter tall. The leaves are simple and alternate, and the flowers are usually pink, purple, or white in color.…
Musa Ornata
Musa Ornata
Description Musa Ornata, also known as the Flowering Banana, is a stunning tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. This plant is part of the Musaceae family and is known for its beautiful pink and purple flowers that bloom throughout the year. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it a great option for…
Mucuna Gigantea
Mucuna Gigantea
Description Mucuna Gigantea, also known as the Giant Velvet Bean, is a tropical vine that is native to Central and South America. It is a member of the pea family and is known for its giant pods that can grow up to two feet in length. The pods contain seeds that are covered in a soft, velvety fur, which gives…
Mitella Formosana
Mitella Formosana
Description Mitella Formosana, commonly known as Taiwan Mitrewort, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This plant is native to Taiwan and grows in the mountainous regions. It can grow up to a height of 20-30 cm and forms clumps of basal leaves. The plant blooms in spring and produces small, white or pinkish flowers that…
Mairia Coriacea
Mairia Coriacea
Description Mairia Coriacea, commonly known as the leatherleaf, is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is a member of the Ericaceae family and typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet with a spread of 5-6 feet. The plant is characterized by its evergreen foliage, which is leathery and dark green, and its small white flowers that…
Meconopsis Punicea
Meconopsis Punicea
Description Meconopsis Punicea, commonly known as the Himalayan Blue Poppy, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Papaveraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, specifically found in the Bhutanese and Sikkim regions. This plant is known for its stunning blue flowers, which are a rare sight in gardens. It blooms in late spring and early summer, and…
Mundulea
Mundulea
Description Mundulea is a genus of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family, commonly known as the cork bush. It comprises around 30 species, native to southern and eastern Africa. The plants are shrubs or small trees, often with a dry, corky bark. They produce small, fragrant flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Malacothamnus Aboriginum
Malacothamnus Aboriginum
Description Malacothamnus Aboriginum, commonly known as Indian Valley Bush mallow, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the family Malvaceae. This plant is native to the west coast of North America, particularly in California, where it grows in the chaparral and woodland habitats. Malacothamnus Aboriginum is a drought-tolerant plant that can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet…
Madia Exigua
Madia Exigua
Description Madia Exigua is a flowering plant native to North America, particularly in California and Baja California, Mexico. It is also known as small tarweed, and it belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and it blooms from July to September. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
