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Oncidium Twinkle Jasmine
Oncidium Twinkle Jasmine
Description Oncidium Twinkle Jasmine is a popular orchid species that is native to South America. This plant is known for its stunning yellow flowers that bloom in the summer months. The flowers are small, measuring only about 1 inch in diameter, and they have a distinctive fragrance that is reminiscent of jasmine. The plant has a compact growth habit and…
Oxalis Perennans
Oxalis Perennans
Description Oxalis Perennans is a perennial plant that belongs to the genus Oxalis and family Oxalidaceae. It is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. It is commonly known as “Perennial Oxalis” or “Pink Shamrock” due to its pink flowers that resemble a shamrock. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Oxalidales Family…
Oxalis Hirta
Oxalis Hirta
Description Oxalis Hirta, commonly known as hairy wood sorrel or mountain oxalis, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. This plant species is native to South Africa and is widely distributed across the globe, especially in areas with a Mediterranean climate. Oxalis Hirta is an attractive plant with delicate pink, white, or yellow flowers that bloom…
Orobanche Foetida
Orobanche Foetida
Description Orobanche Foetida, also known as Stinking Broomrape, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. This plant has no chlorophyll and depends on other plants for its survival. The plant produces a strong odor that resembles that of rotten eggs or garlic, which is why it is…
Osmadenia Tenella
Osmadenia Tenella
Description Osmadenia Tenella is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. The plant is known for its beautiful and delicate flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. It typically grows up to 1 meter in height and has a spreading…
Olearia Colensoi Var. Argentea
Olearia Colensoi Var. Argentea
Description Olearia Colensoi Var. Argentea is an evergreen plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand and is commonly known as silver tree daisy. The plant is a small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall, with a trunk that is up to 30 cm in diameter. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and…
Osmoxylon Lineare
Osmoxylon Lineare
Description Osmoxylon Lineare is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in tropical forests. The plant grows up to 2 meters in height and has a slender, erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and linear in shape, with a length of 10-20…
Oxalis Caprina
Oxalis Caprina
Description Oxalis Caprina, also known as the Alpine Wood Sorrel, is a unique plant that is native to Europe, particularly in the Alps. It is a part of the Oxalidaceae family and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant due to its clover-like leaves and delicate flowers. Its leaves are trifoliate, which means they have three leaflets, and its flowers…
Oxalis Bowiei
Oxalis Bowiei
Description Oxalis Bowiei, also known as the Bowie’s Wood Sorrel, is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. This plant has a unique characteristic of having three-lobed leaves that fold upwards at night and open during the day. It is a popular ornamental plant that…
Osteospermum Polygaloides
Osteospermum Polygaloides
Description Osteospermum Polygaloides, also known as the “butterfly daisy,” is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant produces beautiful daisy-like flowers in shades of mauve, pink, and white with a yellow center. The blooms are long-lasting and appear…