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Okenia
Okenia
Description Okenia is a genus of sea slugs that belong to the phylum Mollusca. They are commonly found in the shallow waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan and the Philippines. These sea slugs are known for their bright colors and unique shapes, making them a popular subject for underwater photography. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Animalia Phylum Mollusca…
Osteospermum Ecklonis Zion Copper Amethyst
Osteospermum Ecklonis Zion Copper Amethyst
Description Osteospermum Ecklonis Zion Copper Amethyst is a hybrid African daisy that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is also known as the Cape daisy or the African daisy. The plant produces large, vivid coppery petals with purple centers, and it blooms in late spring, summer, and early fall. The plant can grow up to 1-2 feet tall, and it…
Odontostomum Hartwegii
Odontostomum Hartwegii
Description Odontostomum Hartwegii is a flowering plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It belongs to the family Gesneriaceae and is commonly known as the Mexican violet. This plant has thin and elongated leaves that are light green in color. Its flowers are tubular in shape and range in color from light pink to purple. The stems of…
Owenia
Owenia
Description Owenia is a rare and exotic plant that belongs to the family of flowering plants known as Celastraceae. It is native to the rainforests of Australia and can grow up to 30 meters tall. Owenia is a deciduous tree that is known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant has a…
Oclemena Nemoralis
Oclemena Nemoralis
Description Oclemena Nemoralis, also known as the bog aster or wood aster, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, particularly in the eastern part of the continent. The plant typically grows up to 3 feet tall and produces clusters of small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. Taxonomic…
Opuntia Discata
Opuntia Discata
Description Opuntia Discata, commonly known as the prickly pear cactus, is a species of cactus native to North and Central America. It belongs to the family Cactaceae and is characterized by its flattened, pad-like stems that are covered in sharp spines and small, hair-like bristles called glochids. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales Family…
Ornithogalum Rogersii
Ornithogalum Rogersii
Description Ornithogalum Rogersii, also known as the Arabian Starflower, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. This plant is originally from South Africa and is known for its tall, slender stems that can grow up to 18 inches long. The Ornithogalum Rogersii features small white flowers that bloom in clusters on top of the stems, making it…
Ophrys Argolica
Ophrys Argolica
Description Ophrys Argolica, also known as the Greek orchid, is a beautiful and unique orchid species native to Greece. It is a terrestrial orchid that belongs to the Ophrys genus, which is known for its distinctive and intricate flower structures that closely resemble the appearance of female insects to attract male pollinators.This orchid species has a small tuber and a…
Ophiopogon Planiscapus
Ophiopogon Planiscapus
Description Ophiopogon Planiscapus, commonly known as the Black Mondo Grass or Black Lilyturf, is a low-growing evergreen perennial that is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is grown for its striking dark foliage and small purple flowers. Taxonomic Information | Domain| Eukarya||————|—————|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Tracheophyta|| Class| Liliopsida|| Order| Asparagales|| Family|…
Ottelia Ovalifolia
Ottelia Ovalifolia
Description Ottelia Ovalifolia is an aquatic plant that belongs to the Hydrocharitaceae family. It is a native plant of Asia, and it can be found in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. This plant is also known as the Duck Lettuce because of its resemblance to a duck’s foot. Ottelia Ovalifolia is a perennial plant that is commonly…