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Description Ophrys is a genus of orchids, commonly known as bee orchids due to their unique flower shape that resembles a female bee. This shape attracts male bees for pollination. Ophrys orchids are native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. There are over 200 species of Ophrys orchids, and they vary in size, color, and shape. Taxonomic Information…

Description Ocotea Bullata is a plant species that belongs to the family Lauraceae. It is native to South Africa and is also known as the Black Ironwood. The plant can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk that can reach up to 1 meter in diameter. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…

Description Opuntia Basilaris Baby Rita is a small cactus plant that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The plant has flat, round pads that are covered in small spines and glochids. The pads are greenish-blue in color and can grow up to 6 inches in length. The plant produces bright…

Description Orthocarpus Tenuifolius is a unique plant in the family Orobanchaceae, commonly known as the slender owl’s clover. It is a small annual herb that grows to a height of about 1 to 3 inches. This plant is native to western North America, where it thrives in open grasslands, meadows, and sagebrush areas. Taxonomic Information | Domain | Kingdom |…

Description Oxytropis Campestris, commonly known as the field locoweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia and can grow up to 50 cm in height. The plant has a slender stem, small leaves, and pink-purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is commonly found…

Description Ozothamnus Diosmifolius is a beautiful plant species that is native to Australia. It is also known as Rice Flower, which is derived from the flowers’ resemblance to rice grains. The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. The flowers come in different colors, including pink,…

Description Oxytheca is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. The genus includes around 30 species of annual and perennial plants that are native to North America. These plants are commonly known as desert trumpet due to their trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The flowers are usually pink or white and are…

Description Orthilia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Pyrolaceae. This genus consists of only one species, Orthilia secunda, which is commonly known as one-sided wintergreen. It is a small evergreen herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm in height. The plant is native to the Northern Hemisphere, specifically in North America, Europe, and Asia. Orthilia secunda…

Description Oxalis Articulata, commonly known as the pink sorrel, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. This plant is native to South America and is known for its attractive pink flowers and clover-like leaves. The plant has a stem that grows up to 12 inches long and can spread up to 24 inches wide. The leaves of…

Description Osmolindsaea Odorata, commonly known as Sweet Osmanthus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to eastern Asia, specifically China, Japan, and Korea. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 10 meters tall and 6 meters wide. The plant has a slow growth rate and can live for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukarya Kingdom:…