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Urochloa Panicoides
Urochloa Panicoides
Description Urochloa Panicoides, also known as Tropical Signalgrass, is a warm-season perennial grass that is native to Central and South America. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is commonly used as a forage crop for livestock. It has a robust root system that allows it to grow in a variety of soils and climates. The plant is known for…
Umbellularia Californica
Umbellularia Californica
Description Umbellularia Californica, commonly known as the California Bay Laurel or simply Bay Laurel, is a tree species native to California. It is a member of the Lauraceae family and is known for its aromatic leaves, which are commonly used as a culinary herb. The tree can grow up to 80 feet tall and can live for hundreds of years…
Urtica Chamaedryoides
Urtica Chamaedryoides
Description Urtica Chamaedryoides is a perennial flowering plant commonly known as the Dwarf Stinging Nettle. It belongs to the Urticaceae family and is native to Europe and Asia. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall and has stinging hairs that can irritate the skin, hence its name. However, despite its stinging properties, the plant is also known for its…
Utricularia Aurea
Utricularia Aurea
Description Utricularia Aurea is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the bladderwort family. It is commonly known as Golden Bladderwort and is native to North and South America. The plant is characterized by its small, yellow flowers that bloom from June to September. The leaves of Utricularia Aurea are thin and thread-like, and they grow in clusters. The plant uses…
Utricularia Uniflora
Utricularia Uniflora
Description Utricularia Uniflora, commonly known as the “one-flowered bladderwort,” is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to South America and can be found in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. This plant is named after the small bladders that it uses to trap and digest small aquatic organisms, such as water fleas and…
Ugni
Ugni
Description Ugni (Ugni molinae), also known as the Chilean guava, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Native to Chile and Argentina, it is a versatile plant that is prized for its deliciously sweet and tangy fruit, as well as its ornamental value. The Ugni plant typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and produces…
Ulmus Glabra Lutescens
Ulmus Glabra Lutescens
Description Ulmus Glabra Lutescens, commonly known as the Wych Elm, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Ulmaceae family. This tree is native to Europe and can grow up to 30 meters tall. Its leaves are bright yellow-green and have an uneven texture. The bark of the tree is a dark brown color and has deep ridges. Taxonomic Information…
Uebelmannia
Uebelmannia
Description Uebelmannia is a genus of cactus plants native to Brazil. It is highly valued by collectors for its unique appearance and rarity. There are only two known species in this genus, Uebelmannia pectinifera and Uebelmannia buiningii. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales Family Cactaceae Genus Uebelmannia Appearance Uebelmannia is a small, slow-growing cactus…
Ulmus Crassifolia
Ulmus Crassifolia
Description Ulmus Crassifolia, commonly known as the Thickleaf Elm or Cedar Elm, is a species of elm tree that can be found in the southern United States. This deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 50-70 feet and has a spread of 40-60 feet. Its oval-shaped crown is dense and rounded, providing ample shade during the summer months. The…
Urtica Sykesii
Urtica Sykesii
Description Urtica Sykesii, commonly known as the Sykes’ Nettle, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Urticaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and is found growing in damp, shady areas, particularly in forests and along riverbanks. The plant has a rich history of medicinal uses, and its leaves are used for making tea, which is said to…