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Description Osmorhiza Brachypoda, commonly known as sweet cicely, is a perennial herb that is native to North America. This plant can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and has a sweet anise-like scent. It has a fibrous root system and its leaves are compound and toothed. The flowers are white and are arranged in clusters. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…

Description Oenothera Fruticosa, commonly known as sundrops, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. This native North American plant is a perennial that grows to be anywhere from 1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Sundrops bloom in the summer months and produce yellow, four-petaled flowers that are approximately two inches in diameter. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…

Description Oxalidales is an order of flowering plants that includes a variety of species with diverse physical characteristics. Plants in this order can be found in many different habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Some common families in the Oxalidales order include the Oxalidaceae, Connaraceae, and Cunoniaceae. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Oxalidales Family…

Description Ocimum Carnosum, also known as the Red Holy Basil, is a beautiful plant species that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to India and other Southeast Asian countries. The plant has been widely used in traditional medicine for its several health benefits. Its leaves are known for their strong aroma and…

Description Origanum Vulgare, also known as wild marjoram, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia but has become naturalized in North America. The plant can grow up to 60cm tall and has a bushy habit. It produces small, pink or purple flowers that bloom in mid-summer and has a…

Description Opuntia Leptocaulis, also known as the Christmas Cholla or Desert Christmas Cactus, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. This plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with cylindrical green stems that have distinct segments. The stems are covered with spines that are yellow or red in…

Description Othonna Heterophylla, commonly known as the ‘Cape Province Daisy’ is a perennial plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa’s Cape Province and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful daisy-like flowers. The plant has a bushy and spreading growth habit and can grow up to 50 cm in height.…

Description Oreonana is a rare and beautiful plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can be found in rocky or gravelly habitats at high elevations. The plant is characterized by its delicate, pinkish-white flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer. Oreonana is a small plant, reaching heights of only 2-3 inches,…

Description Ocimum Basilicum Persian, also known as Persian basil or Reyhan, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to India and Iran, but is now widely cultivated around the world. The plant is known for its sweet and aromatic taste, and is often used in cooking to add flavor to various dishes. It is…

Description Oenothera Curtiflora, commonly known as evening primrose, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. The plant has a clumping habit and can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a soft texture, while the flowers are large and yellow, measuring up to 2 inches in diameter. Taxonomic…