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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…

Description Wahlenbergia Undulata, commonly known as the Ripple-leaved Bluebell, is a perennial plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is often found in grasslands and rocky areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Campanulaceae Genus Wahlenbergia Appearance Wahlenbergia Undulata can grow up to 30 cm in height…

Description Wahlenbergia Rupestris, also known as Rock Bluebells, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Australia, particularly in the regions of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. This plant grows up to 30cm in height and has delicate, blue flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The leaves are elongated and thin,…

Description Wikstroemia Indica, commonly known as Indian yellow wood, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. This evergreen shrub grows up to 3 meters tall and has a symmetrical, compact shape. The leaves are oblong, dark green, and glossy. The flowers are small, yellow, and bloom in…

Description Wyethia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. It is native to western North America and is commonly known as the yellow daisy. The genus is named after Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth, an American businessman, inventor, and explorer. The yellow daisy is a popular garden plant due to its bright yellow blooms and low maintenance care.…

Description Widdringtonia Schwarzii is a species of coniferous tree that belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is also known as the Clanwilliam Cedar, and is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa. The tree can grow up to a height of 20-25 meters and has a narrow, conical shape. Its bark is reddish-brown and becomes fissured with age.…

Description Wyethia Amplexicaulis, also known as Mule’s Ears, is a species of flowering plant that is native to the western United States, particularly in California, Nevada, and Oregon. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 3 feet tall. Taxonomic Information | Domain | Eukaryota || Kingdom | Plantae || Phylum |…

Description Wisteria Floribunda, also known as Japanese Wisteria, is a deciduous climbing vine that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world for its beautiful flowers. The plant can grow up to 30 feet long and has a woody stem that can reach up to…

Description Wollastonia Biflora, also known as shrubby goldentop, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 5 feet tall. The plant has a woody stem with numerous branches and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…

Description Washingtonia is a genus of palms that are native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The most commonly known species is Washingtonia robusta, or Mexican fan palm. These trees can grow up to 100 feet tall and have a distinctive look with their slender trunks and large, fan-shaped leaves. They are often planted along streets and in…