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Description Symphyotrichum Lanceolatum is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, where it grows in prairies, meadows, and open woods. The plant is also known as lance-leaved aster, and it can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The stems are branched and covered with small hairs, while…

Description Sphaeralcea Digitata, commonly known as the desert hollyhock or digitata globemallow, is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Malvaceae family and is known for its vibrant orange flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Malvales Family…

Description Sinolimprichtia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It consists of about 25 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, native to Southeast Asia and China. The genus was named after two botanists, Dr. Sin and Dr. Limpricht, who first collected specimens of these plants. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales…

Description Sterculia Foetida, commonly known as the Java Olive, is a tropical tree that belongs to the Sterculiaceae family. This tree is native to Southeast Asia, Africa, and India, and it can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree’s most notable feature is its large, woody fruit that houses several seeds that are covered with a yellowish-red aril. The…

Description Senna Tora, also known as sickle senna or foetid cassia, is a fast-growing annual herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia but is now widely distributed in tropical regions worldwide. The plant is characterized by its upright stem, which can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, and its yellow flowers that bloom in…

Description Sedum Annuum Subsp. Annuum is a low-growing, perennial succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Native to Europe and Asia, it is commonly known as Annual Stonecrop or Annual Sedum. The plant has small, round, fleshy leaves that are green with a reddish tinge at the tips. It produces clusters of tiny, star-shaped, pinkish-white flowers in late summer…

Description Sericocarpus Asteroides, also known as Eastern Starwort, is a small herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to eastern North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including roadsides, fields, and meadows. The plant has thin, erect stems that grow up to 60 cm tall and produce small, white flowers with yellow…

Description Sedum Formosanum, also known as Formosa Stonecrop, is a succulent plant species that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This perennial herbaceous plant is native to Taiwan and is commonly used in landscaping due to its beautiful appearance and easy-to-maintain nature. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales Family Crassulaceae Genus Sedum Appearance Sedum Formosanum…

Description Syringa is a genus of woody plants belonging to the olive family, Oleaceae. This genus comprises approximately 20-25 species of deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs, small trees, and climbing vines. Syringa plants are widely cultivated for their fragrant, showy flowers that bloom in spring and summer. These plants are native to Europe and Asia, but they are also found in…

Description Sclerocactus Intertextus, also known as the fishhook cactus, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small, slow-growing, and highly endangered plant that can reach up to 8 inches in height and 6 inches in diameter. The cactus is named after the hooked spines that protrude from its stem. Taxonomic…