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Description Saussurea Salsa, also known as the Chinese saw-wort, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to China, specifically in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Tibet, and Yunnan. The plant grows up to a height of 50-100 cm and has a stem that is covered with small hairs. The leaves are basal…

Description Selenia is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Asteraceae. It comprises of approximately 11 species of perennial herbs that are native to South America. The plants have a basal rosette of leaves from which arises a single, tall stem that is topped with a single daisy-like flower head. The flower head consists of many small…

Description Schizanthus Pinnatus, also known as the Butterfly Flower due to its unique, fluttering blooms, is a flowering plant native to Chile. It belongs to the Solanaceae family, which includes other popular plants like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Schizanthus Pinnatus is an annual plant that can grow up to 60cm in height and produces beautiful flowers that come in a…

Description Sorbus Aria, commonly known as the Mountain Ash or Whitebeam tree, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, including the UK, and can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a dense, rounded crown and a thick, rough bark that is gray-brown in color. It produces small, white flowers…

Description Stanleya is a genus of flowering plants from the Brassicaceae family. The genus is native to western North America, from Mexico to Canada. There are six species of Stanleya, including Stanleya pinnata and Stanleya elata, commonly known as the prince’s plume. The plant has a long, sturdy stem that can grow up to 5 feet tall. The flowers are…

Description Sabulina Californica is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the mint family. This plant is also known as California Desert Lavender or Sandmint. Its scientific name is Sabulina californica and it has a beautiful aroma that is similar to lavender. The plant produces beautiful pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. The leaves of the plant…

Description Scabiosa Caucasica Fama Deep Blue is a gorgeous perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe. It is a member of the honeysuckle family and is known for its beautiful deep blue flowers that bloom from spring to fall. This plant grows up to 2 feet tall and spreads about 1.5 feet wide. It is…

Description Salvinia is a genus of floating aquatic ferns that are native to South America. The plant’s common name is water spangles, and it is popular among aquarium and pond enthusiasts due to its attractive appearance and ease of care. Salvinia has no roots and floats on the water’s surface, with its leaves serving as the plant’s main photosynthetic organ.…

Description Salvia Guaranitica Black & Bloom, also known as Anise-Scented Sage, is a perennial plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina, but has become popular in gardens around the world due to its striking appearance and easy care. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family…

Description Salomonia Cantoniensis is a beautiful plant that belongs to the family of Melastomataceae. It is native to China and is commonly known as Chinese saxifrage or Chinese hairbell. The plant has a compact and bushy growth habit, making it perfect for indoor gardens. The plant produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that are pink or purple in color. The…