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Description Opuntia Huajuapensis, commonly known as Huajuapan prickly pear or nopal de Huajuapan, is a type of cactus that is native to Mexico. It is a perennial plant that belongs to the Cactaceae family and is characterized by its cylindrical or flattened stems that are covered in spines or glochids. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Otochilus Porrectus, commonly known as the upright otochilus, is a small epiphytic orchid species that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically to Malaysia, Thailand, and Borneo. This plant can grow up to 10cm in height and has a thin stem with small leaves that measure approximately 5cm in length. It produces small, greenish-yellow…

Description Otholobium Stachyerum is a small, herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to South Africa and Zimbabwe and is commonly known as the Cape clover or Cape pea. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a woody base with stems that are covered in fine hairs. The leaves are trifoliate and oval-shaped, with…

Description Oxalis is a genus of flowering plants in the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae. It is commonly known as wood sorrel, sourgrass, or shamrock. The plant has around 900 species, distributed all over the world, with the highest diversity in South America. Oxalis is a herbaceous plant that can be either annual or perennial. It is often grown as a houseplant…

Description Ocotea Foetens, commonly known as Stinkwood, is a slow-growing evergreen tree that belongs to the Lauraceae family. This species is native to the Atlantic forests of Brazil, where it can reach up to 25 meters in height. The bark of the tree is gray and smooth, while the leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptical-shaped. The flowers are small, greenish,…

Description Opuntia Pusilla, commonly known as the creeping prickly pear, is a species of cactus found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. It belongs to the Opuntia genus, which is known for its flat, paddle-shaped stems and sharp spines. Opuntia Pusilla is a low-growing cactus that typically reaches a height of 1-2 inches and spreads…

Description Orobanche Elatior, also known as tall broomrape, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and can grow up to 60 cm in height. The plant has a yellowish-brown stem, which is often branched and covered with small hairs. The leaves are reduced to scales and the flowers are yellowish…

Description Olearia Chathamica is a shrub native to New Zealand, specifically on the Chatham Islands. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is known for its attractive, evergreen foliage and daisy-like flowers. It is also commonly called the Chatham Island Akeake. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Olearia Appearance…

Description Oeosporangium is a type of rust fungus that belongs to the family Pucciniaceae. It primarily affects trees, especially conifers, and can cause significant damage to their growth and development. This type of fungus is characterized by the formation of aecia, which are small, cup-like structures that contain spores. These spores are then released and can infect other trees, leading…

Description Oedera Calycina Subsp. Calycina, also known as the Alpine Clematis, is a climbing plant that is native to Western Europe. It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is a deciduous plant that can grow up to 4 meters in height. The plant produces small, fragrant flowers in late spring and early summer, which are followed by fluffy seed heads.…