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Wahlenbergia Annularis
Wahlenbergia Annularis
Description Wahlenbergia Annularis, also known as the White Trumpet, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. This plant is native to South Africa and can be found growing in grasslands, rocky outcrops, and open woodlands. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and produces white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer.…
Werauhia Ororiensis
Werauhia Ororiensis
Description Werauhia Ororiensis is a species of bromeliad plant that belongs to the family Bromeliaceae. It is a terrestrial plant that is native to Costa Rica, where it grows in the rainforest understory. This plant is also known as “Orora’s Werauhia” and was named after the indigenous Ngöbe tribe in Costa Rica.Werauhia Ororiensis is an epiphytic plant that can grow…
Watsonia Aletroides
Watsonia Aletroides
Description Watsonia Aletroides, also known as the candelabra flower, is a species of flowering plants from the Iris family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its striking appearance. The plant produces a tall spike covered in small, tubular flowers that are arranged in neat rows, resembling the shape…
Westringia Fruticosa
Westringia Fruticosa
Description Westringia Fruticosa, commonly known as Coastal Rosemary, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. This versatile plant belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and has a lovely aroma that resembles that of rosemary. It can grow up to 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, containers or as a standalone plant.…
Weigela Florida
Weigela Florida
Description Weigela Florida, also known as the Florida Weigela, is a popular deciduous flowering shrub that belongs to the family Caprifoliaceae. This shrub is native to East Asia, specifically China, Korea, and Japan. It was named after a German professor of medicine, Christian Ehrenfried Weigel. The Weigela Florida is a preferred choice for gardeners and landscapers due to its attractive…
Wisteria Floribunda Royal Purple
Wisteria Floribunda Royal Purple
Description Wisteria Floribunda Royal Purple is a deciduous, ornamental plant native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is a popular landscape plant that grows well in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, and it can reach up to 30 feet in height and width. Its stunning purple flowers bloom in spring, in clusters that can be up to 20 inches long, and…
Weigela Japonica Var. Sinica
Weigela Japonica Var. Sinica
Description Weigela Japonica Var. Sinica, commonly known as Chinese Weigela, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to China and Korea and can grow up to 6 feet tall and wide. The plant has a dense and bushy growth habit and produces beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota…
Wolffiella Gladiata
Wolffiella Gladiata
Description Wolffiella Gladiata, commonly known as the watermeal or duckweed, is a tiny floating aquatic plant that belongs to the Araceae family. It is one of the smallest flowering plants in the world, with a length of about 1mm. It is native to various regions of the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Wolffiella Gladiata is…
Witheringia
Witheringia
Description Witheringia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It consists of around 12 species that are native to Central and South America. The plants are known for their attractive, showy flowers and are popular among gardeners and horticulturists. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Myrtales Family Melastomataceae Genus Witheringia Appearance Witheringia…
Wisteria
Wisteria
Description Wisteria is a genus of deciduous climbing plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to East Asia and North America. There are around ten species of Wisteria, but the two most popular species are Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) and Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria). These plants are known for their stunning, fragrant, and cascading flowers that bloom in shades of…