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Description Ottelia Exserta, commonly known as the swamp lily or water lily, is an aquatic plant that belongs to the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in shallow waters, ponds, and lakes. The plant has broad, floating leaves that are green on the upper side and…

Description Opuntia Basilaris Var. Basilaris, also known as Beavertail cactus, is a type of cactus that belongs to the family Cactaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This cactus is characterized by its flat, rounded pads that are covered in small spines and hairs. The pads are blue-green to gray-green in color and can grow…

Description Ononis Striata, commonly known as the Striped Restharrow, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and can grow up to 60 cm in height. The plant produces pink-purple flowers that bloom from May to August, and it has a distinctive fragrance that attracts bees and butterflies. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…

Description Olearia Frostii is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to New Zealand and is commonly known as Daisy Bush. It has a compact growth habit that makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, rockeries, and borders. The leaves of Olearia Frostii are dark green, glossy, and leathery. In the spring…

Description Oenanthe is a genus of aquatic plants that belong to the Apiaceae family. These plants are commonly known as water dropworts or water parsnips. They are native to Eurasia and North Africa and grow in marshes, wet meadows, and other waterlogged areas. The Oenanthe plant has a hollow stem and is characterized by umbels of small flowers that bloom…

Description Ornithopus Compressus, also known as yellow bird’s-foot or bird’s-foot trefoil, is a flowering plant that belongs to the legume family. It is a perennial plant that is native to Europe, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America, where it is considered an invasive species in some areas. The plant has bright yellow…

Description Osbeckia Chinensis, also known as Chinese Osbeckia, is a flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. This evergreen shrub is native to Asia, including China, India, and Thailand. It typically grows to be 2-4 feet tall and wide, with a rounded shape and dense foliage. The plant produces beautiful pink or red flowers that bloom in late summer and fall,…

Description Osmunda Japonica, also known as Japanese royal fern, is a fern species that belongs to the Osmundaceae family. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. Osmunda Japonica is a deciduous fern that can grow up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. The fern’s fronds are bipinnate and arching, with green leaflets that turn…

Description Ornithopus Pinnatus, commonly known as the Pink Bird’s-foot, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in areas with calcareous soils. The plant can grow up to 50 cm tall and has a woody base. Its leaves are alternate and pinnate, with three leaflets that are hairy and…

Description Osteospermum, commonly known as African Daisy, is a flowering plant native to Africa. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes sunflowers and daisies. The plant produces large, daisy-like flowers that come in a range of colors, including white, pink, purple, blue, and yellow. The leaves of the plant are green and slightly hairy, with a toothed margin. Taxonomic…