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Description Weigela Coraeensis is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to Korea and is widely cultivated in gardens due to its attractive flowers and foliage. The plant grows up to 3 meters tall and has a rounded shape. It blooms in late spring to early summer with pink flowers that attract pollinators such as…

Description Wyethia Helenioides, also known as woolly mule ears, is a beautiful plant native to California. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and can grow up to 4 feet tall. The plant is characterized by its large basal leaves that can reach up to 1 foot long and 4 inches wide. The leaves are covered in fine, white hairs that…

Description Woodsia Scopulina, also known as Rocky Mountain Woodsia or Scopulina Woodsia, is a small fern plant that belongs to the Woodsia genus. This plant is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America, specifically in the western region of the United States and Canada. It is commonly found in rocky areas, cliffs, and talus slopes. Taxonomic Information | Domain|…

Description Wahlenbergia Thunbergii, also known as Bluebell Creeper, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas, on cliffs, and in forests. It is a popular ornamental plant that can be grown in gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. The plant produces blue…

Description Wachendorfia Paniculata, also known as the red root, is a species of plant that belongs to the Haemodoraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in marshes, swamps, and along riverbanks. The plant is known for its striking appearance and is often used for ornamental purposes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…

Description Wodyetia bifurcata, also known as the Foxtail Palm, is a species of palm native to northeastern Australia. It is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. The Foxtail Palm can grow up to 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide, with a single, smooth trunk that bulges slightly at the base. The leaves…

Description Watsonia Laccata, also known as the Cape bugle lily, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. The plant has long been cultivated for its showy flowers which can be pink, red, orange, or white in color. Watsonia Laccata is…

Description The Werauhia Gladioliflora, also known as the Gladiolus-Like Werauhia, is a species of epiphytic plant that belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. This plant is native to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama, where it grows on tree branches and trunks. It is a fascinating plant that features unique characteristics that make it a popular ornamental plant for…

Description Wahlenbergia Cartilaginea is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It belongs to the Campanulaceae family and is commonly known as the Bluebell. The plant grows up to 30cm in height and has narrow, linear leaves. Its flowers are bell-shaped and are blue or purple in color. The plant blooms in late spring to early summer, and the flowers…

Description Wolffia Australiana, also known as Australian watermeal, is the smallest flowering plant in the world. This aquatic plant belongs to the duckweed family, and it is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia. It is a free-floating plant that grows on the surface of still or slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and marshes. Despite its…