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Ulmus Procera
Ulmus Procera
Description Ulmus Procera, commonly known as the English Elm, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Ulmaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been widely cultivated across the world. This tree can grow up to 40 meters in height and has a broad, spreading canopy. The bark of the tree is brownish-grey and has…
Utricularia Bisquamata
Utricularia Bisquamata
Description Utricularia Bisquamata, commonly known as the “South African bladderwort,” is a carnivorous plant species that belongs to the genus Utricularia. It is native to South Africa and is found in wetlands, marshes, and fens. Utricularia Bisquamata is a small, delicate plant that produces yellow flowers in the summer. The plant has specialized leaves that form small bladders, which capture…
Utricularia Radiata
Utricularia Radiata
Description Utricularia Radiata, commonly known as the floating bladderwort, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family. This aquatic plant is native to North America and can be found in shallow waters, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes. The name “bladderwort” comes from the small bladder-like traps that the plant uses to capture small aquatic organisms. Taxonomic Information…
Uraria Picta
Uraria Picta
Description Uraria Picta, also known as the Painted Bush Pea, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to Southeast Asia and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has a woody stem and green leaves that are triangular in shape. Its flowers are purple and white, and they bloom from July to…
Urophysa
Urophysa
Description Urophysa is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Liliaceae. It is native to China and grows up to 20cm tall. This plant is also known as the “Silver Bells” due to its bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the late spring season. Urophysa is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and greenhouses for its attractive…
Ulota
Ulota
Description Ulota is a genus of moss that belongs to the family Orthotrichaceae. This small plant is commonly found in humid and shady areas, such as rocks, trees, and soil. Ulota is known for its small size, with most species ranging from 1-5mm in height. The plant has a unique appearance, with leaves that are spirally arranged and a capsule…
Utricularia Livida
Utricularia Livida
Description Utricularia Livida is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia, which contains more than 200 species of aquatic and terrestrial carnivorous plants. It is commonly known as the purple bladderwort or purple-flowered bladderwort. This plant is native to South America, where it can be found in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.Utricularia Livida is a small…
Urtica Gracilenta
Urtica Gracilenta
Description Urtica Gracilenta, commonly known as the slender nettle, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Urticaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is often found growing in damp, shady areas such as woodlands or along riverbanks. The plant can grow up to 70cm in height and has a spread of around 50cm.…
Urtica Pilulifera
Urtica Pilulifera
Description Urtica Pilulifera, commonly known as Roman nettle or pill-bearing nettle, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Urticaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, but it can be found in North America as well. The plant can grow up to 60cm tall and has stinging hairs on its leaves and stems. It produces small greenish…
Urtica Aspera
Urtica Aspera
Description Urtica Aspera, commonly known as the rough nettle or spurge nettle, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Urticaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world. The plant can grow up to a height of 1.5 meters and has a spread of 1 meter.…