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Ulex Minor
Ulex Minor
Description Ulex Minor, commonly known as Dwarf Gorse, is a plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The plant is characterized by spiny stems and yellow flowers that bloom from April to June. It is a hardy plant that can adapt to various soil types and…
Ulmaceae
Ulmaceae
Description Ulmaceae, commonly known as the elm family, is a family of flowering plants that includes around 45 genera and 1500 species of trees and shrubs. These plants are found in temperate and tropical regions of the world and are known for their beautiful foliage, bark, and flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order Rosales…
Ulex
Ulex
Description Ulex, commonly known as gorse, furze or whin, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It is a spiny and vibrant shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The plant has a woody stem and small leaves that are evergreen. The…
Urtica Atrovirens
Urtica Atrovirens
Description Urtica Atrovirens, commonly known as the Stinging Nettle or California Nettle, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Urticaceae family and is known for its stinging hairs that cause skin irritation. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Rosales Family Urticaceae Genus Urtica Appearance Urtica Atrovirens can grow up…
Ulmus Glabra Camperdownii
Ulmus Glabra Camperdownii
Description Ulmus Glabra Camperdownii, commonly known as the weeping elm, is a cultivar of the European white elm. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a distinct weeping habit. The tree has a rounded crown with drooping branches that create a beautiful cascading effect. The weeping elm is a popular ornamental tree due to its unique form and…
Urtica Hyperborea
Urtica Hyperborea
Description Urtica Hyperborea, commonly known as Arctic Nettle or Northern Nettle, is a flowering plant species in the family Urticaceae. It is native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Like other nettle species, it has stinging hairs on its leaves and stems, which contain histamine and other chemicals that cause skin irritation and pain…
Uvaria
Uvaria
Description Uvaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The genus includes around 200 species of trees and shrubs, which are known for their large, showy flowers and edible fruits. Some species of Uvaria are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.…
Ulmus Minor Subsp. Minor
Ulmus Minor Subsp. Minor
Description Ulmus Minor Subsp. Minor, commonly known as the Dwarf Elm, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Ulmaceae family. This tree is native to Europe and western Asia and can grow up to a height of 15 meters. The tree has a broad crown with a dense foliage of dark green leaves that are elliptical and serrated. The…
Ulex Argenteus
Ulex Argenteus
Description The Ulex Argenteus, commonly known as the Silver Gorse, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. The plant has a shrub-like appearance and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are small, needle-like,…
Uebelmannia Buiningii
Uebelmannia Buiningii
Description Uebelmannia Buiningii is a cactus species that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is named after its discoverer, Friedrich Uebelmann. This plant is a small, round-shaped cactus that can grow up to 10cm in height and 7cm in diameter. It has a greenish-blue color and is covered with spines that are arranged in clusters.…