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Walsura
Walsura
Description Walsura is a genus of plants belonging to the Meliaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and includes about 10 species of trees and shrubs. The leaves of Walsura are typically pinnate, with alternate leaflets that are ovate or lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the fruit is a capsule that…
Weigela Japonica
Weigela Japonica
Description Weigela Japonica, also known as Japanese Weigela, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family, which consists of around 200 species of shrubs and small trees. Weigela Japonica is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide, making it…
Wisteria Floribunda Rosea
Wisteria Floribunda Rosea
Description Wisteria Floribunda Rosea is a beautiful and popular deciduous vine that originates from Japan and China. It is commonly known as Pink Japanese Wisteria and is widely recognized for its stunning and fragrant pink flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers grow in long and drooping clusters that can reach up to 20 inches in length. The plant…
Wollemia
Wollemia
Description Wollemia is a genus of coniferous tree that is native to Australia. It was first discovered in 1994, making it one of the most recently discovered plant species. The plant has a unique appearance and is considered a living fossil due to its ancient lineage. The tree can reach up to 40 meters in height and features long, narrow…
Wodyetia
Wodyetia
If you’re looking for a palm tree that can add a tropical touch to your garden, Wodyetia might just be the perfect choice. This palm tree is native to Australia and is also known as the Foxtail Palm due to its bushy leaves that resemble a fox’s tail. Here’s everything you need to know about Wodyetia: Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Waireia
Waireia
Description Waireia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Myrtaceae. This genus is native to New Zealand and is known for its unique appearance and hardiness. The name Waireia is derived from the Maori word “wairea,” which means to be suspended in the air. The plants in this genus are small, shrub-like trees or large shrubs…
Woodsia Alpina
Woodsia Alpina
Description Woodsia Alpina, also known as Alpine Woodsia, is a small, clumping fern that belongs to the Woodsia genus. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and can be found in rocky, alpine environments. This fern has a short, creeping rhizome and fronds that grow up to 15 cm long. Its leaves are long and narrow with a lanceolate shape,…
Woodsia Glabella
Woodsia Glabella
Description Woodsia Glabella, also known as smooth cliff fern, is a perennial fern species that belongs to the family of Woodsiaceae. This fern is native to North America and can be found in rocky crevices, cliffs, and boulder fields. The species name “Glabella” means smooth, referring to the smooth texture of the fronds. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Waltheria Indica
Waltheria Indica
Description Waltheria Indica, commonly known as Indian mallow, is a small, perennial shrub that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to India and is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a spread of up to 1 meter. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate in shape,…
Wahlenbergia
Wahlenbergia
Description Wahlenbergia is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Campanulaceae. This genus includes about 100 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials. They are commonly known as bellflowers, rockbells, or starworts. These plants are native to various regions, including North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Wahlenbergia is named after the Swedish botanist, Göran Wahlenberg.The flowers…