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Stenocactus

Stenocactus

Description Stenocactus is a genus of cactus that belongs to the family Cactaceae. These plants are native to Mexico, and they are known for their striking appearance and unique characteristics. Stenocactus is a small, slow-growing cactus that typically grows up to 6 inches in height and 4 inches in diameter. They have a spherical or cylindrical shape, and their stems…
Sphaeralcea Angustifolia

Sphaeralcea Angustifolia

Description Sphaeralcea Angustifolia, commonly known as the Copper Globemallow, is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the Malvaceae family, which includes hibiscus, okra, and cotton. This perennial plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has a spread of 2-3 feet. It is known for…
Scilla Bithynica

Scilla Bithynica

Description Scilla Bithynica, also known as the Bithynian squill, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region and can be found growing in the wild in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans. This plant produces a cluster of blue-violet flowers that bloom in the early spring, making it a popular…
Streptanthus Petiolaris

Streptanthus Petiolaris

Description Streptanthus Petiolaris is a herbaceous plant species that belongs to the mustard family, Brassicaceae. It is commonly known as the “Twisted-stalk Jewelflower.” This plant is native to California and is found in the central and southern regions of the state. It is a biennial or perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter tall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden

Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden

Description Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden, commonly known as Purple Mountain Saxifrage, is a small perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to high-altitude areas of North America and Europe, where it grows in rocky areas and alpine tundra. The plant typically grows up to six inches tall and spreads out in a mat-like formation. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Sarcomphalus Obtusifolius

Sarcomphalus Obtusifolius

1. Description Sarcomphalus Obtusifolius, also known as the Monkey’s Comb or the Brazilian Stinkwood, is a small to medium-sized tree that is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is a member of the genus Sarcomphalus. The tree blooms during the months of November to January, producing small, cream-colored flowers that are followed by…
Scolopia

Scolopia

Description Scolopia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Salicaceae, which comprises around 70 species of trees and shrubs. The genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The plants are known for their ornamental value and their medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Malpighiales Family…
Sycopsis

Sycopsis

Description Sycopsis is a small genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Styracaceae. This genus is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It consists of only two species of evergreen shrubs or small trees that grow up to 10 meters in height. The leaves are alternate, simple, and leathery, with serrated margins. The flowers are small,…
Speranskia Tuberculata

Speranskia Tuberculata

Description Speranskia Tuberculata is a species of perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is a native plant to the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey. The plant has unique features that differentiate it from other plants. It grows up to 50 cm in height and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are compound, with toothed leaflets, and are…
Stachys Rigida

Stachys Rigida

Description Stachys Rigida, commonly known as “Betony”, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. The plant grows up to 20-30 cm in height and produces spikes of small, lilac-pink flowers. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a slightly hairy texture. Stachys…
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