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Ornithogalum Rupestre
Ornithogalum Rupestre
Description Ornithogalum Rupestre, also known as Rock Star-of-Bethlehem, is a succulent perennial plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the rocky hillsides and cliffs of South Africa and forms a rosette of long, narrow, succulent leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Asparagaceae Genus Ornithogalum Appearance The Ornithogalum Rupestre…
Opuntia Pycnantha
Opuntia Pycnantha
Description Opuntia Pycnantha, commonly known as the Golden-spined Prickly Pear, is a cactus species that belongs to the Cactaceae family. This plant is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, where it thrives in arid and semi-arid regions. Opuntia Pycnantha is a shrubby cactus that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It has flat,…
Oxalis Debilis Subsp. Corymbosa
Oxalis Debilis Subsp. Corymbosa
Description Oxalis Debilis Subsp. Corymbosa, commonly known as Pink Shamrock, is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to South America and is widely grown as an ornamental plant in many countries around the world. This plant is characterized by its delicate pink flowers and clover-like leaves that fold at night. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Onopordum
Onopordum
Description Onopordum, commonly known as cotton thistle, is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family. This plant genus is native to the Mediterranean region, and it is characterized by its tall, spiny stems and large, showy flowers. The cotton thistle is a biennial or perennial plant that is best known for its ornamental value, as it…
Ononis Spinosa
Ononis Spinosa
Description Ononis Spinosa, commonly known as spiny restharrow, is a flowering plant belonging to the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments, including respiratory tract infections, cough, and bronchitis. Ononis Spinosa is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow…
Oenothera Californica
Oenothera Californica
Description Oenothera Californica, also known as California evening primrose, is a flowering plant native to California, Arizona, and Baja California. It belongs to the Onagraceae family, which includes more than 650 species of flowering plants. Oenothera Californica is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that produces vibrant yellow flowers throughout the summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
Onopordum Tauricum
Onopordum Tauricum
Description Onopordum Tauricum, commonly known as Turkish Cotton Thistle, is a biennial or perennial plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Southeastern Europe and Western Asia, and it has been introduced to other parts of the world such as North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The plant can grow up to 6 feet tall, and…
Oxybasis Rubra
Oxybasis Rubra
Description Oxybasis Rubra, commonly known as red goosefoot or redroot pigweed, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranth family. It is widely distributed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found growing in disturbed areas, fields, and waste places. This plant has a slender stem that can grow up to 3 feet tall and produces green…
Osteospermum Scariosum
Osteospermum Scariosum
1. Description Osteospermum Scariosum, also known as African Daisy, is a flowering plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and produces daisy-like flowers that come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, white, and yellow. The plant can grow up to 24 inches tall and has a spread of up to 18 inches. The leaves…
Ocimum Basilicum
Ocimum Basilicum
Description Ocimum Basilicum, also known as basil, is a popular herb in the mint family. Native to tropical regions of central Africa and southeast Asia, basil is widely used in cooking and traditional medicine. It is an annual plant that typically grows up to 60 cm in height, with dark green leaves that are often toothed or slightly serrated. Taxonomic…