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Ozoroa Dispar
Ozoroa Dispar
Description Ozoroa Dispar is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. It is commonly found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The tree can grow up to 6 meters in height and has a spread of 3 to 5 meters. It has a round crown and a thick, rough bark that is gray-brown in color. The leaves of…
Orobanche Latisquama
Orobanche Latisquama
Description Orobanche Latisquama is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is a rare and fascinating plant that lacks chlorophyll and relies on host plants for its nutrition. It is commonly known as the “broomrape” due to its broom-like appearance. This plant has no leaves and is composed of a fleshy stem that ranges from 10-30 cm…
Orthotrichum Tenellum
Orthotrichum Tenellum
1. Description Orthotrichum Tenellum is a species of moss that belongs to the family Orthotrichaceae. It is commonly known as the Delicate Orthotrichum and is native to North America. The plant is characterized by its small size and delicate appearance. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, with a pointed tip and a slightly curved shape. The stem is thin and…
Ornithogalum Narbonense
Ornithogalum Narbonense
Description Ornithogalum Narbonense, also known as the Star of Bethlehem, is a bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in France and Spain, and is a popular ornamental plant due to its star-shaped flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Asparagaceae Genus Ornithogalum…
Oxalis Triangularis
Oxalis Triangularis
Description Oxalis Triangularis, commonly known as the Purple Shamrock, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is now widely grown as an ornamental plant worldwide. The plant’s name comes from its three-lobed leaves that are shaped like a triangle. The leaves are green on the upper side and purple underneath,…
Otholobium Heterosepalum
Otholobium Heterosepalum
Description Otholobium Heterosepalum, also known as Heterosepalous Otholobium, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the coastal regions of California and is commonly found in sandy soils and chaparral habitats. The plant is known for its beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in clusters during the spring and summer months. It typically grows up…
Ophiopogon Jaburan
Ophiopogon Jaburan
Description Ophiopogon Jaburan, also known as Dwarf Mondo Grass or Liliput, is a perennial plant that is native to Japan. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and ground-covering habit. The plant produces evergreen, grass-like leaves that are dark green in color and grow up to…
Omalotheca
Omalotheca
Description Omalotheca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. This genus includes about 30 species of perennial herbs, native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. The name Omalotheca is derived from the Greek words omalos, meaning “smooth,” and theke, meaning “case,” referring to the smooth bracts that enclose the flowerheads. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Origanum Rotundifolium
Origanum Rotundifolium
Description Origanum Rotundifolium, also known as Round-leafed Oregano, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece and Turkey. This plant is commonly used as a culinary herb, especially in Italian and Greek cuisine, due to its strong and pleasant aroma. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
Oenothera Rubricaulis
Oenothera Rubricaulis
Description Oenothera Rubricaulis, commonly known as red-stemmed evening primrose, is a flowering plant species in the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including prairies, meadows, and open woods. This perennial plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and spread up to 2 feet wide. It produces bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers…