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Woodsia Manchuriensis

Description Woodsia Manchuriensis, also known as Manchurian Woodsia, is a deciduous fern that belongs to the Woodsia genus. This plant is native to Asia, specifically China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. It is a relatively small fern, typically growing to a height of 12-16 inches and spreading up to 18 inches in width. Due to its beautiful foliage and easy care…

Wyethia Helenioides

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…

Woodsia Scopulina

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|…

Wahlenbergia Thunbergii

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…

Wachendorfia Paniculata

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…

Wodyetia Bifurcata

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…

Watsonia Laccata

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…

Werauhia Gladioliflora

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…

Wahlenbergia Cartilaginea

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…

Wercklea Tulipiflora

Description Wercklea Tulipiflora, also known as the Tulip Tree or the Tulip-flowered Wercklea, is a unique plant species native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It is a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 12 inches. The plant is known for its stunning tulip-like flowers that bloom…