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Description Navarretia Rosulata, commonly known as clustered navarretia, is a beautiful annual wildflower that is native to the western United States. It belongs to the phlox family (Polemoniaceae) and is known for its vibrant purple-blue flowers that bloom in clusters in the late spring to early summer. The plant grows up to 18 inches tall and has linear leaves that…

Description Notholithocarpus, also known as the tanoak tree, is a species of evergreen tree that belongs to the family Fagaceae. Native to western North America, Notholithocarpus can grow up to 40 meters tall and 60 centimeters in diameter. It has a straight trunk and a broad crown with thick branches that extend horizontally. Its leaves are oval-shaped, dark green, and…

Description Nardostachys Jatamansi, commonly known as Spikenard, is a perennial herb that belongs to the valerian family. It is native to the Himalayas, including India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The plant has a long history of medicinal use, and its essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy. The roots and rhizomes of the plant are used for various medicinal purposes, including…

Description Nyssa Sylvatica Var. Biflora is a deciduous tree that is native to the eastern United States. It is commonly known as Black Gum, Tupelo, or Sour Gum. This tree species can grow up to 50-80 feet tall with a trunk diameter of up to 2-3 feet. It produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in the spring and its leaves turn bright…

Description Narcissus Barrett Browning is a type of daffodil that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is named after the famous Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, whose love for the flower was well-known. The plant has a single stem with a trumpet-shaped, yellow flower that blooms in the spring. The stems can grow up to 14 inches tall, making…

Description Nassella Leucotricha, also known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a beautiful ornamental grass native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is a popular choice for landscaping due to its feathery appearance and low maintenance requirements. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order…

Description Neottia Cordata belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is a fascinating plant species that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is also known as Heartleaf Twayblade and has a unique appearance that sets it apart from other orchid species. The plant is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and small flowers that grow in a spiral pattern on…

Description Najas Graminea, commonly known as common water nymph or common naiad, is an aquatic plant that belongs to the Hydrocharitaceae family. It is a submersed perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter long. The stem is thin and can have a reddish-brown color. The leaves are long and narrow, measuring around 1-3 cm in length and 1-3…

Description Nama Stevensii is a drought-tolerant plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in North America. This plant is also known as “Purple Mat” or “Scorpionweed”. The name “Nama” comes from a Greek word meaning “to reward”. It is a low growing, mat-forming perennial plant that produces small, purple flowers in…

Description Narcissus Sir Winston Churchill is a beautiful and fragrant daffodil that grows from bulbs. It is a hybrid variety that was developed by Grant Mitsch and Bill Pannill in 1990. The flower is named after the famous British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots Order Asparagales Family Amaryllidaceae Genus Narcissus…