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Description Ostryopsis is a small genus of deciduous shrubs native to Asia and North America. These shrubs are known for their attractive bark and foliage, making them popular choices for ornamental landscaping. The genus was first described in 1908 by the American botanist Nathaniel Lord Britton. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fagales Family Betulaceae…

Description Orothamnus is a genus of shrubs in the family Asteraceae, native to California and Baja California. These plants are known for their unique appearance and hardiness, thriving in harsh environments like dry slopes and rocky outcroppings. There are two species in the Orothamnus genus: Orothamnus hallii and Orothamnus zonatus. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Oenothera Parviflora, commonly known as the small-flowered evening primrose, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various regions such as the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and the Southwest. The plant can grow up to 1-2 feet in height and has a spread of 2-3…

Description Osteospermum Junceum, also known as Rush-leaf Osteospermum, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world. The plant typically grows up to 1 meter in height and produces clusters of yellow or orange flowers that bloom from…

Description Otholobium Thomii is a member of the Fabaceae family, also known as the legume or pea family. It is a flowering plant native to South Africa, specifically the Western Cape Province. This species was first discovered by John Medley Wood in 1861 and named after Thomas Maclear, a Scottish astronomer. The plant is commonly known for its beautiful yellow…

Description Oenanthe Globulosa is a beautiful and unique plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is also known as Nodding Water Dropwort or Goutweed. The plant is native to Europe and Asia, and it can grow up to a height of 60 cm. The stems of the plant are hollow and have a reddish tint. The leaves are dark…

Description Opuntia Monacantha, commonly known as the Barbary Fig or the Drooping Prickly Pear, is a species of cactus native to South America. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. The plant typically grows up to 3 meters in height and 2 meters in width, with flattened, paddle-shaped leaves called cladodes that are…

Description Opuntia Polyacantha Var. Erinacea, also known as the snake cactus, is a species of cacti native to the western United States and Canada. It is a low-growing, perennial succulent with cylindrical stems that can reach up to 30 cm in length and 5 cm in diameter. The stems are covered in small, sharp spines that can cause irritation upon…

Description Orthocarpus Cuspidatus, commonly known as Pointed Owl’s Clover, is a small annual herb that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. This plant is native to California, United States, and can be found in various habitats, including chaparral, sagebrush, and oak woodland. The plant grows up to 20 cm tall and produces beautiful pink to purple flowers in the spring to…

Description Oldenlandia Hedyotidea, commonly known as Indian Hedyotis, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 30 centimeters and has small white flowers that bloom from June to August. The plant is native to India, Malaysia, and Indonesia and is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat…