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Description Oxypetalum, commonly known as the blue-flowered vine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. This evergreen vine is native to South America and some parts of Central America, including Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. Oxypetalum is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its beautiful, fragrant flowers. The plant is known for its delicate blue petals,…

Description Oxypolis is a genus of flowering plants in the Apiaceae family, commonly known as water dropworts. It is native to North America and can be found in marshes, swamps, and wetlands. The plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and has umbels of small white flowers that bloom from June to August. The leaves are compound and finely…

Description Oedera Genistifolia, commonly known as the Genista-leaved Oedera, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 60cm tall and is native to the Mediterranean region. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Apiaceae Genus Oedera Appearance The leaves of Oedera…

Description Ozothamnus Selago is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as the Mountain Cotton Bush and is native to the mountains of Europe, including the Alps and Pyrenees. The plant is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and has a woody stem. The leaves are small, narrow, and…

Description Oreocharis Benthamii Var. Reticulata, commonly known as the net-veined Oreocharis, is a beautiful flowering plant belonging to the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China and was first described by a British botanist George Bentham in 1882. The plant is known for its unique appearance, with its leaves having a distinctive net-like pattern…

Description Opuntia Engelmannii Var. Engelmannii is a cactus species that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to southern Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, and northern Mexico. This plant is also known as the Engelmann’s Prickly Pear or Cactus Apple.The Opuntia Engelmannii Var. Engelmannii is a low-growing, spreading cactus that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and…

Description Ozothamnus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it is commonly known as “cotton bush” due to the fluffy white or pinkish flowers that resemble cotton. The plant is known for its ability to grow in harsh and arid environments, making it a popular choice for gardens…

Description Osmadenia is a rare flowering plant that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. This genus contains only two species, namely Osmadenia tenella and Osmadenia veraguensis. The former is native to Costa Rica and Panama, while the latter is found only in Panama. Both species are epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants instead of in soil. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Description Onobrychis is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as sainfoin, which is derived from the French word “sain foin,” meaning healthy hay. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and is widely cultivated as a forage crop for livestock. The sainfoin plant is a herbaceous perennial that…

Description Oxalidaceae is a family of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a diverse family that includes about 900 species of flowering plants. The plants in this family are well known for their striking flowers and attractive foliage. Many species of Oxalidaceae are grown for their ornamental value, while some are used…