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Description Stylidium Affine, also known as the Swamp Triggerplant, is a unique plant species native to Australia. It is a perennial herb that belongs to the Stylidiaceae family. This plant has a unique way of catching prey, as it has a trigger mechanism that snaps shut when an insect lands on its leaves. The flower of Stylidium Affine has a…

Description Sloanea Sinensis is a large evergreen tree native to China and Taiwan. It is part of the Elaeocarpaceae family and is commonly known as the Chinese Elm or the Chinese Hackberry. This tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a wide trunk that can reach a diameter of up to one meter. Sloanea Sinensis is widely…

Description Saxifraga Cespitosa, commonly known as Cushion Saxifrage, is an alpine perennial plant that is native to the mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family and is known for its tightly packed rosettes of leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…

Description Scutellaria Repens, also known as Skullcap, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. This plant is native to North America and can be found in many regions, including the eastern United States and Canada. The plant grows up to a height of 10-30 cm and spreads laterally by sending out runners. The leaves of…

Description Sicyos Laciniatus, also known as one-seed bur cucumber, is a vine species that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in various regions, including the eastern half of the United States and parts of Canada. Sicyos Laciniatus is an annual plant that grows up to six feet tall and produces…

Description Silphium Terebinthinaceum is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as Prairie Dock, and it is native to North America. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with a deep taproot that can reach up to 10 feet deep. It blooms in late summer, producing bright…

Description Siparuna Guianensis, also known as “Negro Coffee,” is a flowering plant native to South America. It belongs to the Siparunaceae family and can grow up to 10 meters tall. The plant is known for its medicinal properties, and its leaves and bark are used in traditional medicine. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Laurales…

Description Sorbus Americana, also known as American mountain ash, is a deciduous tree native to North America. It belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) and is closely related to apples and pears. The tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and has a rounded crown with a spread of 20 feet. It blooms in late spring with clusters of…

Description Symphyotrichum subulatum var. squamatum, commonly known as the eastern annual saltmarsh aster, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to the eastern coast of North America, ranging from Newfoundland to Florida. The plant is highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of habitats, including salt marshes, dunes, and disturbed sites.…

Description Sisyrinchium Langloisii is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Iris family. It is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. The plant is also known by the common names Langlois’ Blue-eyed Grass, Langlois’ Sisyrinchium, and Prairie Blue-eyed Grass. It is a small plant that grows up to 6 inches tall.…