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Woodia
Woodia
Description Woodia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus comprises of around 30 species that are mostly found in the Americas, especially in Mexico and the southwestern United States. The plant has a unique appearance and is widely used for ornamental purposes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family…
Warnstorfia Fluitans
Warnstorfia Fluitans
Description Warnstorfia Fluitans, commonly known as the floating moss, is a species of aquatic moss that can be found in North America and Europe. It is a small, nonvascular plant that grows in still or slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams. It is often found floating on the surface of the water, creating a dense mat that…
Weinmannia
Weinmannia
Description Weinmannia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cunoniaceae, containing about 65 species. These plants are native to South America and the Pacific Islands, where they grow in a variety of habitats ranging from rainforests to subalpine meadows. The leaves of Weinmannia are typically simple and alternate, with serrated or entire margins. The flowers are small and…
Wisteria Brachybotrys Shiro Kapitan
Wisteria Brachybotrys Shiro Kapitan
Description Wisteria Brachybotrys Shiro Kapitan is a deciduous climbing plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This beautiful plant is native to Japan and produces fragrant white flowers that hang in clusters. The flowers have a sweet scent and bloom in late spring to early summer. The leaves of this plant are green and are composed of 9-13 leaflets. Taxonomic…
Whiteheadia
Whiteheadia
Description Whiteheadia, also known as Whiteheadia bifolia, is a small succulent plant native to Madagascar. It is a member of the family Aizoaceae, which includes hundreds of succulent species. The plant has two leaves that are fused together at their base, forming a white, cone-shaped structure that grows up to 6 inches tall. The leaves are covered in small, white…
Wisteria Floribunda Violacea Plena
Wisteria Floribunda Violacea Plena
Description Wisteria Floribunda Violacea Plena, commonly known as Japanese Wisteria or Black Dragon, is a deciduous climbing plant that belongs to the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to Japan and Korea but is now grown worldwide for its beautiful purple flowers and ornamental value. The plant can grow up to 10-20 meters in length and 30 cm in stem…
Wedelia Acapulcensis Var. Hispida
Wedelia Acapulcensis Var. Hispida
Description Wedelia Acapulcensis Var. Hispida, also known as the Dwarf Wedelia, is a low-growing plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico but can now be found in other parts of the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Wedelia Appearance…
Wisteria Sinensis Jako
Wisteria Sinensis Jako
Description Wisteria Sinensis Jako is a deciduous woody vine that belongs to the pea family. It is native to China and is widely grown for its beautiful and fragrant flowers. The plant can grow up to 30 feet in height and spread over 8-10 feet wide. The flowers of Wisteria Sinensis Jako are bluish-purple and grow in long, drooping clusters…
Welwitschia Mirabilis
Welwitschia Mirabilis
Description Welwitschia Mirabilis is a unique and fascinating plant that is native to the Namib Desert in Namibia and Angola in southern Africa. It is an evergreen plant that belongs to the gymnosperm group of plants, which means that it produces naked seeds. The plant has a large, woody, and cylindrical stem that can grow up to 1.5 meters in…
Westringia Dampieri
Westringia Dampieri
1. Description Westringia Dampieri is a native Australian shrub that belongs to the mint family. It is commonly known as the coastal rosemary due to its resemblance to the popular herb rosemary. The plant is named after the Swedish botanist J.P. Westring, who was known for his contributions to the study of plant anatomy. Westringia Dampieri is a low-maintenance plant…