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Description Oreocarya Confertiflora is a unique and beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is commonly known as the clustered-flower mountain-plant and is native to the western United States, particularly Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. This herbaceous perennial plant grows up to 20 inches in height and has a spread of about 12 inches. It produces stunning…

Description Ophiopogon Intermedius is a herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It is commonly known as the Dwarf Lilyturf, intermediate fountain grass or the Mondo grass. The plant grows in dense clumps and spreads through rhizomes. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, growing up to 25 cm long and 1 cm wide. They are dark green in color and…

Description Orchidantha Chinensis, also known as the Chinese ground orchid, is a unique and attractive plant that belongs to the family Lowiaceae. With its vivid green foliage, striking yellow flowers, and unusual structure, it is a popular choice for collectors and gardeners alike. Native to China, this plant is prized for its beauty and its ability to thrive in a…

Description Opopanax Persicus, also known as Opopanax Chironium, is a fragrant resin obtained from the stem of a small perennial shrub that is native to the Middle East. It has been used for centuries in perfumes, incense, and medicine due to its unique aroma and therapeutic properties. The resin is also commonly referred to as sweet myrrh, bisabol myrrh, or…

Description Oberonia Disticha is an orchid species that belongs to the Oberonia genus, which is a large group of epiphytic orchids. This orchid species is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in the humid tropical forests. The plant produces a cluster of small flowers that are pinkish-white in color and have a sweet fragrance. The flowers bloom in the…

Description Oenothera Canescens, also known as the prairie evening primrose, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to the central and western parts of North America, including the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and southwestern deserts. The plant grows up to 1 meter tall and produces showy, fragrant, and four-petaled flowers that bloom from…

Description Oberonia is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This plant is native to the Asian continent, including India, China, and Southeast Asia. The genus has over 300 species of epiphytic plants that grow on rocks, trees, and other structures. The plant is named after the German botanist Johann Christoph Oberon. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…

Description Odontonema Cuspidatum, also known as Firespike, is a tropical flowering plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. This evergreen shrub is native to Central and South America, where it grows in the understory of rainforests. Firespike is a popular garden plant due to its vibrant red flowers, which bloom from late summer to fall. The plant can grow up…

Description Osmunda is a genus of ferns that are commonly found in wetlands and woodland areas. This genus includes about 10 species, which are distributed throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world. The name Osmunda comes from the Saxon language, which means “divine protection.” Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Osmundales Family Osmundaceae…

Description Osmorhiza Occidentalis, commonly known as western sweet cicely, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to North America, mainly found in the western part of the continent, including Alaska, California, and Utah. The plant grows up to 50-100 cm in height and has a smooth stem with finely divided leaves that are…