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Description Orobanche Kochii is a parasitic plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is commonly known as Koch’s Broomrape and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. This plant attaches itself to the roots of other plants and feeds off of their nutrients. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…

Description Opuntia Pottsii, also known as Potts’ prickly pear, is a species of cactus that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a native plant to the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The plant is characterized by its green, flat, and rounded pads that grow up to 15 cm long and 10 cm wide. Its…

Description Orchis Militaris, commonly known as Military Orchid, is a beautiful species of orchid that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and it can be found growing in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has a unique and striking appearance that makes it a favorite among gardeners and orchid enthusiasts. Taxonomic…

Description Orthotrichales is a diverse group of mosses that are commonly found in moist habitats around the world. They are characterized by their small size and simple leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern around the stem. The sporophytes of Orthotrichales are also very distinctive, with long, thin stalks that bear capsules at their tips. These capsules release spores…

Description Oenocarpus is a genus of palms that belong to the Arecaceae family. It is commonly known as the “jungle palm” because of its natural habitat in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America. This genus includes around 20 species of palm trees that can grow up to 40 meters tall in some cases. Oenocarpus palms have a slender,…

1. Description Osteomeles Schwerinae is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family, also known as the Chinese bush cherry. It is native to China and was first described by the German botanist Max Schwerin in 1914. This shrub has a rounded shape and can grow up to 3 meters in height. It produces small white flowers in spring…

Description Oxylobium is a genus of flowering shrubs that belongs to the family Fabaceae. These plants are native to Australia and are known for their beautiful flowers. The genus comprises around 45 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs that vary in size from 0.5 to 3 meters in height. The leaves of Oxylobium are pinnate or trifoliate, and the flowers…

Description Ourisia Macrocarpa Subsp. Calycina, also known as Chilean Blue Star, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. This beautiful plant is native to the southern Andes in Chile and Argentina, where it grows in rocky and moist areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.The plant has long, slender stems that can grow up to…

Description Olearia Phlogopappa, commonly known as the “Dusty Daisy Bush,” is a hardy shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand and can grow up to 3 meters tall. The plant has small, white, and daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer, and it is widely used in gardens as a hedge or border plant. The…

Description Oeceoclades Maculata, commonly known as the Spotted Oeceoclades, is a popular orchid species that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, but it can also be found in other tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. This orchid species is known for its unique and striking appearance, making it a popular choice among plant…