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Description Orthocarpus Imbricatus, also known as the common owl’s-clover, is a wildflower that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America, and can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico. The plant is an annual herb that grows to be about 4 to 20 inches tall, and can spread up to 16 inches wide.…

Description Orthiopteris Firma is a plant species that belongs to the family of ferns. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, specifically in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Indonesia. This fern is known for its unique appearance and is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and indoor spaces. It is also commonly referred to as the “Dragon…

Description Olearia Angustifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to the mountainous regions of New Zealand’s South Island. It is also commonly known as Narrow-leaved Olearia, and it belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant can grow up to a height of 2 meters and has a spread of around 1.5 meters. The leaves of Olearia Angustifolia are long,…

Description Olsynium Douglasii, commonly known as Douglas Meadow Blue-eyed Grass, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Iris family. It is native to western North America, including British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington. The plant produces small blue flowers with yellow centers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The leaves are narrow and grass-like, growing up to…

Description Onopordum Acanthium, commonly known as the Scotch thistle or cotton thistle, is a herbaceous plant species that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world such as North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The plant has a spiky appearance with a height that can…

Description Oxypolis Fendleri is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is also known as Fendler’s water dropwort or mountain cowbane. The plant is native to North America, specifically in the United States and Mexico. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 3 feet tall. Its stem is hollow and hairless with branches…

Description Oncidium Stenoglossum is a species of orchid that belongs to the Oncidium genus. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. The plant displays stunning, fragrant flowers that bloom in clusters on long, slender stems. The flowers have a yellow and brown coloration, and their…

Description Opuntia Pilifera is a cactus species that belongs to the Opuntia genus and Cactaceae family. It is commonly known as the “Cotton Top Cactus” due to the white hairs that grow on its areoles. This cactus is native to Mexico and can be found growing in rocky areas and deserts. Taxonomy Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Ornithopus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It consists of around 45 species of annual and perennial herbs that are found in various habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops. Some species are also used as forage for livestock. Ornithopus plants are known for their attractive flowers that come in a range of colors…

Description Orites is a small genus of evergreen shrubs that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to Australia and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is characterized by its small, leathery leaves, and beautiful bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers come in various colors, ranging from white to pink, and…