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Description Weymouthia Cochlearifolia, also known as the mouse-ear cress, is a herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America and is commonly found in moist areas such as meadows, streambanks, and forests. The plant has a short lifespan and grows up to 10 cm in height. It produces…

Description Wahlenbergia Krebsii, commonly known as the Alpine bluebell, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. This plant is native to the Southern Alps, particularly in Austria, Italy, and Slovenia. It is a popular plant among gardeners due to its stunning blue flowers that bloom in the summer months. The plant can grow up to 20…

Description Weymouthia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae. It is native to forests in western North America, where it grows on moist, shaded slopes and along streams. The genus was named after Captain George Weymouth, an English explorer who visited New England in 1605. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales…

Description Watsonia is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the iris family (Iridaceae). It is native to South Africa and is known for its vibrant and showy flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers grow on tall spikes and come in a range of colors, including pink, orange, yellow, and red. Watsonia is a popular garden plant due…

Description Whipplea is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Hydrangeaceae. It is a small genus with only two species, both of which are native to western North America. These plants are evergreen shrubs that can grow up to 3 meters tall. The leaves of Whipplea are simple, alternate, and leathery, and the flowers are small, white,…

Description Werneria is a genus of the Asteraceae family, comprising around 22 species of perennial herbs. These plants are native to the Andes mountains of South America, with their natural habitat extending from Bolivia to Argentina. Werneria is a unique plant with many distinct features, including its unique star-shaped flowers and silver-gray foliage. It is a popular ornamental plant, valued…

Description Watsonia Confusa is a perennial herb that belongs to the family of Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as Bugle Lily. This plant grows up to 1.5 meters tall and 0.5 meters wide. The leaves are sword-shaped and grow up to 60 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and grow…

Description Wisteria Floribunda Yae, also known as Japanese wisteria or Wisteria floribunda ‘Yae,’ is a deciduous climbing plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Japan and is a popular ornamental plant in many parts of the world, including the United States. The plant has a vigorous growth habit and produces stunningly beautiful flowers that cascade in…

Description Wyethia Angustifolia, commonly known as narrowleaf mule’s ear, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is native to western North America and can be found in various habitats, including meadows, forests, and rocky slopes. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has a yellow flower head that blooms from June…

Description Widdringtonia is a genus of coniferous trees native to Southern Africa. There are four species in the genus, all of which are evergreen and have needle-like leaves. Widdringtonia trees can grow up to 25 meters tall and have a conical or columnar shape. They are prized for their valuable timber and are often used for construction and furniture making.…