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Pinus Palustris

Description Pinus Palustris, commonly known as the longleaf pine, is a species of pine tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a large, slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet and live for several hundred years. The longleaf pine is highly valued for its strong, durable timber and its ability to withstand…

Phalaris Canariensis

Description Phalaris Canariensis, commonly known as Canary grass, is a tall grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has been widely cultivated for its seeds, which are used as birdfeed and as a source of food for humans. It is an annual plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and…

Parmentiera Cereifera

Description Parmentiera cereifera, also known as candlestick tree or guajilote tree, is a shrub or small tree that belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, where it can be found growing in dry forests and savannas. This plant is grown for its unusual flowers and fruits, which are shaped like candles. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Pinus Canariensis

Description Pinus Canariensis, commonly known as the Canary Island Pine, is a large and evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 60 meters in height. It is native to the Canary Islands and is widely planted in many parts of the world for its ornamental value and as a timber tree. The tree has a straight trunk and a…

Phlox Subulata Purple Beauty

Description Phlox Subulata Purple Beauty, also known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, is a hardy groundcover plant that produces masses of small, fragrant flowers in shades of purple. This plant is native to North America and is commonly used as a border plant, rock garden plant, or groundcover in sunny areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…

Pelargonium Zonale

Description Pelargonium Zonale is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family that is native to South Africa. It is commonly referred to as the “common geranium” due to its popularity in gardens and planters around the world. Pelargonium Zonale is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 1m tall and 60cm wide. The plant features rounded, lobed…

Pouteria Caimito

Description Pouteria Caimito, commonly known as Star Apple, is a tropical fruit tree that belongs to the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the West Indies, but it is also found in Central and South America. The tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It has a smooth, grayish-brown bark and large, glossy…

Phacelia Breweri

Description Phacelia Breweri, also known as Brewer’s phacelia or Brewer’s scorpionweed, is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to California, Arizona, and Utah in the United States. The plant grows up to 2-3 feet tall and has hairy stems and leaves. The flowers are small, funnel-shaped, and range in color from blue to purple.…

Pentanisia

Description Pentanisia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Pentanisia is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It has a woody stem and leaves that are oblong or lance-shaped. The flowers of Pentanisia are usually blue or purple, but some species have…

Polytaenia Nuttallii

Description Polytaenia Nuttallii, commonly known as Nuttall’s prairie parsley or mountain parsley, is a flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Apiaceae family and is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant has a deep taproot and produces a basal rosette of leaves in the first year, followed by…