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Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa

Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa

Description Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa, also known as the Bigcone Douglas-fir, is a coniferous tree that belongs to the Pinaceae family. This tree is native to Southern California and Baja California and is named for its large cones, which can grow up to 14 inches long. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet and has…
Peltandra Virginica

Peltandra Virginica

Description Peltandra Virginica, also known as the Green Arrow Arum or Tuckahoe, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It belongs to the family Araceae and is characterized by its arrow-shaped leaves and green-yellow spadix. The plant typically grows in wetland areas, such as swamps, bogs, and marshes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Pieris Japonica Grayswood

Pieris Japonica Grayswood

Description Pieris Japonica Grayswood, commonly known as Grayswood Mountain Fetterbush, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive appearance. The shrub grows up to 8 feet tall and wide with a dense and bushy habit. It has glossy, dark green leaves that…
Pleiacanthus Spinosus

Pleiacanthus Spinosus

Description Pleiacanthus Spinosus, commonly known as Spinous-Leaved Pleiacanthus, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. The plant has an upright growth habit and can grow up to 6 feet tall. Its leaves are green, glossy, and have spiny margins that give the plant…
Primula Pruhonicensis Wanda

Primula Pruhonicensis Wanda

Description Primula Pruhonicensis Wanda, also known as Wanda’s primrose, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Primulaceae family. This perennial plant is native to the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where it grows in the subalpine zone of the Carpathian Mountains.Wanda’s primrose is characterized by its small, fragrant, purple flowers that bloom in early spring. The plant produces a…
Pogonia Ophioglossoides

Pogonia Ophioglossoides

Description Pogonia Ophioglossoides, also known as the rose pogonia, is a delicate and beautiful orchid that can be found in wetlands and bogs across North America. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is known for its distinctive pink flowers that bloom in the summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales…
Prosthechea Cochleata

Prosthechea Cochleata

Description Prosthechea Cochleata, commonly known as the Clamshell Orchid, is a species of orchid that is native to Central America and the Caribbean. The plant usually grows in warm, humid environments and can be found at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It is an epiphytic orchid, which means it grows on other plants rather than in soil. The Clamshell…
Polycnemum

Polycnemum

Description Polycnemum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Polygonaceae. The genus comprises around 15 species of annual or perennial herbs that are native to North America and South America. The plants grow in dry, sandy or rocky habitats and often form small cushions or mats. The leaves are small and linear, and the flowers are…
Peniocereus Greggii

Peniocereus Greggii

Description Peniocereus Greggii is a unique plant that belongs to the family of cacti. It is also commonly known as the Queen of the Night due to its large, fragrant flowers that bloom at night. This cactus is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and Mexico.The Peniocereus Greggii is a slow-growing plant that can reach a…
Pentaphylax Euryoides

Pentaphylax Euryoides

Description Pentaphylax Euryoides, commonly known as Sweet Tea Olive, is a beautiful flowering plant native to Japan and Taiwan. The plant is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It has a rounded shape and produces small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in the fall and winter. The leaves are dark green…
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