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Utricularia Lateriflora is an aquatic carnivorous plant belonging to the bladderwort family. It grows in shallow water and is known for its ability to trap and digest small aquatic organisms like water fleas and mosquito larvae. The plant is native to North America, specifically the eastern United States. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales…

Description Utricularia Menziesii, also known as Menzies’ bladderwort, is a species of carnivorous plant that can be found in the wetlands of North America. It is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. This plant is known for its unique way of catching prey. It has small, bladder-like structures on its leaves that create a vacuum…

Description Umbilicus Rupestris, commonly known as Navelwort or Penny-pies, is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. This perennial plant is native to Europe and thrives in rocky environments, including walls, cliffs, and crevices.The plant has a rosette-like growth pattern, and its leaves are thick and fleshy, with a bright green color. The leaves are arranged in a…

Ulmus Laciniata, also known as the Lacebark Elm, is a deciduous tree native to China. It is a member of the Ulmaceae family and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. The tree can reach a height of up to 40 feet and has a wide, vase-shaped crown. Its small leaves are dark green with serrated edges and turn a…

Description Urtica Membranacea, commonly known as the “membranous nettle,” is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Asia and Europe, and it can be found in various habitats, including forests, meadows, and wetlands. The plant is characterized by its stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation upon contact. However, it also has medicinal properties…

Description Urostemon Kirkii is a perennial plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae. This unique plant is native to South Africa and is known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers. It is a popular ornamental plant that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaceae Genus…

Description Ursinia Chrysanthemoides is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to South Africa and is commonly referred to as the African Daisy. It is a perennial plant that grows up to a height of 30 cm and has a spread of up to 45 cm. The plant has thin, green leaves and produces…

Description Ursinia dentata, commonly known as African Daisy, is a beautiful flowering plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and is a popular garden plant due to its bright yellow or orange daisy-like flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus…

Description Ulmus Davidiana, also known as David Elm, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. It can grow up to 30 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. The leaves of this tree are dark green, glossy, and ovate-shaped, with a serrated margin. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, appearing…

Description Umbilicus is a genus of succulent plants that are native to Europe and the Mediterranean. They are commonly known as navelworts because of the small depression at the base of their leaves that resembles a belly button. These plants are low-growing and typically reach a height of only 6 inches. They have a rosette of fleshy leaves that can…