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Description Ostryopsis Davidiana, also known as the David’s hop-hornbeam, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that belongs to the birch family (Betulaceae). It is native to China, specifically in the provinces of Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Sichuan. The plant can grow up to 6 meters tall and has a rounded or irregular crown. Its leaves are oval…

Description Otholobium Fruticans, also known as the Cape broom, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is often used as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful flowers. The plant can grow up to three meters tall and has a spreading habit. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark…

Description Ocimum Tenuiflorum, also known as Holy basil or Tulsi, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to tropical regions of Central and South Asia and has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries. The plant has a strong aroma and a slightly bitter taste. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum:…

Description Orthotrichum is a genus of mosses that belongs to the family Orthotrichaceae. This genus includes over 300 species that are widely distributed across the globe, from the Arctic to the tropics. Orthotrichum mosses are known for their small size, with most species growing only a few centimeters in height. They typically form dense, compact cushions or mats that can…

Description Oresitrophe is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to Asia, specifically in the high-altitude regions of China and Tibet. The plants grow up to 15 cm tall and have small, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…

Description Osteospermum Ecklonis, also known as African Daisy, is a popular perennial plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is prized for its striking daisy-like flowers that come in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow. The plant grows up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide and has a clumping habit. Osteospermum Ecklonis…

Description Oxytropis Nigrescens, commonly known as the Black Locoweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is characterized by its beautiful purple flowers and black seed pods. However, the plant is also known for its toxicity, particularly in cattle and horses that graze on it. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…

Description Oligomeris is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to the family Brassicaceae. The genus comprises around 20 species of annual and perennial herbs. These plants are native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The name “Oligomeris” is derived from the Greek words “oligos” meaning few, and “meris” meaning parts, which refers to the small number of parts…

Description Olgaea is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The genus comprises of two species, including Olgaea andina and Olgaea argentinensis. These plants are native to South America and are commonly found in the Andes Mountains. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Olgaea Appearance Olgaea plants…

Description Oxandra is a plant genus that belongs to the Annonaceae family. This genus has approximately 50 species that are native to tropical regions in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Oxandra is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a straight trunk with a gray or brown bark that is smooth when…