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Osteospermum Weetwood
Osteospermum Weetwood
Description Osteospermum Weetwood, also known as Cape Daisy, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens and landscapes around the world. The plant produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow, which bloom throughout the summer and fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Oldenburgia Grandis
Oldenburgia Grandis
Description Oldenburgia Grandis is a rare and unique plant species that belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height. This plant is native to the high altitude regions of Sichuan and Yunnan in China. The plant has large, glossy, dark green leaves that are opposite and ovate in…
Oenothera Lindheimeri
Oenothera Lindheimeri
Description Oenothera Lindheimeri, commonly known as Lindheimer’s Evening Primrose, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. This species is native to Mexico and the southern United States, particularly in Texas. It was named after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer, a German botanist who collected the plant in the mid-1800s. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
Oeosporangium Viride
Oeosporangium Viride
Description Oeosporangium Viride, also known as the green cedar-quince rust, is a fungal disease that affects quince trees and junipers. It is a member of the rust fungi family and is characterized by its bright green, jelly-like spores that appear on the branches and leaves of infected plants. The fungus can cause significant damage to the host plants, including reduced…
Oenocarpus Mapora
Oenocarpus Mapora
Description Oenocarpus Mapora, also known as the Mapora Palm or Huacrapona, is a tropical plant species that is native to South America. It belongs to the Arecaceae family and can be found in the rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The plant can grow up to 20 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 35 centimeters.…
Ostrya Japonica
Ostrya Japonica
Description Ostrya Japonica, also known as the Japanese Hop-Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the birch family. It is native to Japan and Korea, and is commonly found in mountainous areas. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and 8 meters wide, with a dense and round crown. Its bark is grayish-brown, and its leaves are…
Oreoselinum Majus
Oreoselinum Majus
Description Oreoselinum Majus, commonly known as Greater Mountain-parsley, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. The plant is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia, but it can also be found in other parts of the world, including North America. Oreoselinum Majus grows up to 2 meters tall and has a stout, smooth stem…
Ophiopogon
Ophiopogon
Description Ophiopogon, also known as mondo grass, is a unique plant with long, narrow leaves that grow in clumps. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is native to Asia. Ophiopogon is a popular ornamental plant because of its striking appearance and easy care. It is often used in landscaping, as well as in containers and as a…
Osbeckia
Osbeckia
Description Osbeckia is a genus of tropical plants known for their bright blooms and unique appearance. These plants are native to Asia, Africa, and South America, and are often found growing in wetlands or near bodies of water. Osbeckia plants are characterized by their bright red, pink, or purple flowers, which are arranged in clusters on long stems. The leaves…
Origanum Dictamnus
Origanum Dictamnus
Description Origanum Dictamnus, commonly known as Dittany of Crete, is an aromatic perennial herb that is native to the mountains of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. Origanum Dictamnus is a small, bushy plant that grows up to 30cm in height, with woody stems and small, oval-shaped…