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Description Oreobolus Impar, commonly known as mountain grass, is a unique plant species that belongs to the Poaceae family. This grass has a thin and wiry stem, which can grow up to 30cm in height. The leaves of this plant are narrow, long, and stiff, with a bright green hue. This plant is native to the mountainous regions of New…

Description Ochrosia Elliptica is an evergreen shrub or small tree that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The plant is also known by various other common names such as Green Pagoda, Yellow-wood, and Pale Yellow-wood. The plant produces small, fragrant, white flowers with yellow centers.…

Description Ophioglossales, also known as adder’s tongue ferns, are a small order of ferns that are native to temperate regions of the world. They are characterized by their long, narrow fronds that resemble the tongue of a snake or adder. The name Ophioglossales is derived from the Greek words “ophis” and “glossa,” which mean “serpent” and “tongue,” respectively. There are…

Description Osteomeles Anthyllidifolia is a species of shrub native to Asia, specifically China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is commonly known as the Chinese Sorbus or Gan Mao Ling. It can grow up to six feet tall and six feet wide, with an upright and spreading habit. The leaves are glossy, dark green, and…

Description Omphalodes Verna, commonly known as Navelwort, is a beautiful spring-blooming plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 15 cm in height and 30 cm in width. The plant features dark green leaves that are oval to heart-shaped and hairy. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order…

Description Oreocarya Humilis, also known as mountain forget-me-not, is a rare plant species that is native to the western United States. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family and is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 6 inches tall. The plant is known for its unique blue flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Description Olearia Ilicifolia, commonly known as the Holly-leaved Daisy Bush or Mountain Ake Ake, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand, particularly found in the central and southern regions of the South Island. The shrub can reach up to 4 meters in height and has a spreading growth habit. Taxonomic Information…

Description Oxalis Imbricata, commonly known as the ‘Iron Cross’, is a perennial plant belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. It is native to South America and is known for its unique characteristic of having four petals arranged in the shape of a cross. The plant grows up to a height of 20-25 cm and has clover-like leaves that fold up at…

Description Oenothera Triloba, commonly known as the Three-lobed Evening Primrose or St. Andrew’s Cross, is a beautiful wildflower that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is a biennial plant that is native to North America and is found in the central and eastern regions of the United States. The plant has a beautiful yellow color and blooms in the late…

Description Oenothera Biennis, also known as Common Evening Primrose or King’s Cure-all, is a biennial plant that is native to North America. It is a member of the Onagraceae family and can grow up to 6 feet tall. The plant has a taproot system and produces a basal rosette of leaves during its first year of growth. In the second…