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Description Opuntia Polyacantha, commonly known as Plains Prickly Pear or Grizzly Bear Cactus, is a species of cactus native to North America. It belongs to the family Cactaceae and is known for its flat, pancake-like pads covered in spines and its vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…

Description Olearia Megalophylla, commonly known as the Large-leaved Daisy Bush, is a native evergreen shrub from New Zealand. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its large, glossy, and leathery leaves. This plant produces an abundance of beautiful white daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer and early autumn. Olearia Megalophylla is an excellent choice for landscaping…

Description Opuntia Chisosensis, commonly known as the Chisos prickly pear, is a type of cactus native to the Chisos Mountains in Texas. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and the Opuntia genus, which is known for its flattened pads and prickly spines. The Chisos prickly pear has vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer, followed by edible…

Description Oxybasis Chenopodioides, commonly known as the goosefoot plant, is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. This annual, herbaceous plant is native to Europe and Asia but can now be found across North America. It grows up to 60cm tall and has a single stem that branches out into numerous small stems. The leaves are triangular and have a toothed…

Description Ottleya is a unique and beautiful plant that belongs to the family of Solanaceae. This plant is native to South America and is also found in the Andean regions. Ottleya has a distinctive growth habit, with its leaves arranged in a spiral pattern along the stem. The plant produces small, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually purple, but can also…

Description Olearia Pinifolia, commonly known as the pine-leaved daisy, is a species of shrub found in New Zealand. This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its unique appearance and fragrant flowers. The plant is a hardy evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall with dark green leaves and small white or pink flowers…

Description Oleandra is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is also commonly known as the Himalayan Olive or Wild Olive. This evergreen plant is native to the Himalayas and can grow up to 30 feet tall. The Oleandra plant produces small white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. In the…

Description Ottelia Muricata is a freshwater aquatic plant that belongs to the Otteliaceae family. It is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. Ottelia Muricata is known for its ability to purify water and provide a habitat for aquatic animals. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order…

Description Oreocallis Mucronata is a rare and unique plant species that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It belongs to the Melastomataceae family and is characterized by its small size, evergreen leaves, and beautiful flowers. The plant’s leaves are oval in shape, and they have a glossy, dark green color that adds to its appealing appearance. The…

Description Oxalis Griffithii is a unique perennial plant that belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to South Africa and is also known as the “Candy Cane Sorrel.” The plant is known for its stunning foliage which is green and maroon in color with a unique pattern that resembles candy canes. The plant produces small white or pink flowers…