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Oenanthe Crocata
Oenanthe Crocata
Description Oenanthe Crocata, commonly known as hemlock water dropwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and is found in damp meadows, marshes, and riverbanks. It can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has hollow stems that are green to reddish-brown in color. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Oxytheca Perfoliata
Oxytheca Perfoliata
Description Oxytheca Perfoliata, commonly known as Clasping-leaved oxytheca, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae. It is an annual plant that grows up to 15-30 cm tall and is native to North America. The plant has a green stem that is square in shape and branches out into small, green leaves that are arranged oppositely. It…
Osmanthus Fragrans Fudingzhu
Osmanthus Fragrans Fudingzhu
Description Osmanthus Fragrans Fudingzhu is a beautiful and fragrant plant that belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is also commonly known as Sweet Osmanthus or Fragrant Tea Olive. This evergreen shrub is native to Asia, specifically China, and it can grow up to 10-15 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers…
Otanthus Maritimus Subsp. Maritimus
Otanthus Maritimus Subsp. Maritimus
Description Otanthus Maritimus Subsp. Maritimus, also known as sea fennel or sea dill, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in coastal areas, particularly on rocky cliffs and sandy beaches. The plant has a long history of medicinal and culinary uses and is often used…
Oncidium
Oncidium
Description Oncidium is a genus of orchids that includes over 300 species. These epiphytic or lithophytic plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, ranging from Florida to Argentina. Oncidium is known for its showy, colorful flowers that bloom in clusters on tall, thin stems. The flowers range in color from yellow and orange to red, pink,…
Oxalis Violacea
Oxalis Violacea
Description Oxalis Violacea, commonly known as Violet Wood Sorrel, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It is native to South America and is widely grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and dainty flowers. The plant has a clumping growth habit and can grow up to 12 inches in height. It has three-parted leaves that…
Ostrya
Ostrya
Description Ostrya is a genus of deciduous trees that belongs to the birch family, Betulaceae. This beautiful tree is known for its unique features, including its bark, leaves, and fruit. The tree is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is commonly found in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks. Ostrya is also commonly referred to as the Hop-hornbeam due…
Ophrys Sphegodes
Ophrys Sphegodes
Description Ophrys Sphegodes is a species of orchid that belongs to the Ophrys genus. It is commonly found in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region. This stunning plant is also known as the early spider orchid due to the spider-like appearance of its flowers. The flowers bloom in early spring, usually between March and May, and are pollinated by male…
Oxalis Montana
Oxalis Montana
Description Oxalis Montana, also known as Mountain Sorrel, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in rocky or gravelly soils in mountains and foothills. Oxalis Montana produces small white or pink flowers that bloom from May to September. The leaves of this plant are trifoliate…
Oxybasis Glauca
Oxybasis Glauca
1. Description Oxybasis Glauca, also known as the Annual Bluegrass or the Eyebrow Grass, is a type of plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. This plant grows in various regions in North America, including the central and western portions of the United States, as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. This grass species is an annual plant that…