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Osteospermum Soprano Purple
Osteospermum Soprano Purple
Description The Osteospermum Soprano Purple is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a hybrid plant that was developed by breeding two different species of Osteospermum – O. ecklonis and O. jucundum. This plant is known for its vibrant purple flowers and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
Oxalis Engleriana
Oxalis Engleriana
Description Oxalis Engleriana is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to South Africa and is often grown for its stunning pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The plant has a clumping growth habit and can grow up to 12 inches in height. It has green leaves that are trifoliate,…
Olea Dioica
Olea Dioica
Description Olea Dioica, commonly known as the Forest Olive, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the family Oleaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. The plant can grow up to 10 meters in height and has a rounded canopy. Its bark is grayish-brown and rough, while its…
Ocotea
Ocotea
Description Ocotea is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Lauraceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Africa and South America. The genus comprises about 200 species of evergreen trees and shrubs that grow up to 30 meters tall. Some of the species have medicinal value, while others are used for timber and…
Ornithopus Perpusillus
Ornithopus Perpusillus
Description Ornithopus Perpusillus is a flowering plant from the family of Fabaceae, native to Europe and Africa. It is commonly known as “Bird’s-foot Ornithopus” due to its seed pods resembling bird’s feet. The plant grows up to 30cm in height and is a perennial herb. Ornithopus Perpusillus has small, white or pink flowers that bloom from May to August. The…
Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki
Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki
Description Osmanthus Heterophyllus Goshiki, also known as holly osmanthus or variegated false holly, is a evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Oleaceae. It is native to Japan, China, and Korea. The plant can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It has a dense and bushy growth habit with a rounded shape. The stems are brown…
Olneya
Olneya
Description The Olneya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known as the ironwood tree. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The tree is named after Stephen T. Olney, an American botanist. The Olneya is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height and 30 feet in…
Orthrosanthus
Orthrosanthus
Description Orthrosanthus is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Australia and includes around 15 species. These plants are known for their beautiful blue and purple flowers, which bloom in spring and summer. They are commonly grown as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order…
Oreocallis
Oreocallis
Description Oreocallis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Andes mountains of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The name Oreocallis is derived from the Greek words “oreos,” meaning mountain, and “kallos,” meaning beauty. This genus is known for its beautiful, showy flowers that bloom in various colors, including pink,…
Oeonia Rosea
Oeonia Rosea
Description Oenothera Rosea, also known as pink evening primrose, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to North America and can grow up to 60 centimeters in height. The plant produces beautiful pink flowers that bloom in the evening, which is why it is also called evening primrose. Taxonomic Information Domain…