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Rosa Peace Madame A. Meilland

Description Rosa Peace Madame A. Meilland, commonly known as Peace Rose, is a hybrid tea rose cultivar known for its large, fragrant, and soft yellow-pink blooms. It was first bred by Francis Meilland in France in 1935 and was introduced to the United States in 1945. The rose was named Peace as a symbol of the end of World War…

Rhododendron Persil

Description Rhododendron Persil is a popular evergreen shrub that is known for its beautiful white flowers and attractive foliage. It is a member of the Ericaceae family and is native to Asia. The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it a great choice for adding height and texture to any garden or landscape.…

Ranunculus Kirkii

Description Ranunculus Kirkii, also known as the Kirk’s buttercup or the alpine buttercup, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the high altitude regions of East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. The plant grows up to 30cm tall and has green leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers are bright yellow and…

Rheum Nobile

Description Rheum Nobile, also known as the Himalayan giant rhubarb, is a plant that belongs to the family Polygonaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, where it grows at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,500 meters. This plant is known for its large size, reaching up to 2 meters in height and 1.5 meters in width. It is an herbaceous…

Rorippa Amphibia

Description Rorippa Amphibia, commonly known as Amphibious Bittercress, is a semi-aquatic plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to North America and Europe and can be found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, marshes, bogs, and streams.This plant has a unique ability to grow both in and out of water, making it an ideal choice for…

Rosa Gold Medal

Description Rosa Gold Medal is a hybrid tea rose that boasts striking golden-yellow blooms with a hint of pink on the edges. This beautiful rose was bred by Sam McGredy IV in 1982 and has won numerous awards, including the All-America Rose Selection and the Portland Gold Medal. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales…

Rhodanthe Chlorocephala

Description Rhodanthe Chlorocephala, also known as the pink sunray, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Western Australia and is commonly found in the mid-west coastal areas. The plant has a stunning appearance, with bright pink flowers that bloom during late winter and early spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…

Rubus Schmidelioides

Description Rubus Schmidelioides, also known as Schmidel’s Bramble, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. This plant is native to Asia, particularly in the Himalayan region, and is commonly found in China, Bhutan, and Nepal. It typically grows up to 2 meters tall and has a sprawling habit, with arching stems that produce sharp thorns.The leaves of…

Rhamnus

Description Rhamnus is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Rhamnaceae, which consists of about 150 species of shrubs and small trees. These plants are native to various regions around the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. The leaves of Rhamnus are typically simple and alternate, while the flowers are small and greenish-yellow in color. The…

Ranunculus Circinatus

Description Ranunculus Circinatus, commonly known as curlyleaf buttercup, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This plant species is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to other parts of the world. It is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm in height, and has a basal rosette of leaves…