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Xeroderris

Xeroderris

Description Xeroderris is a small genus of plants that belongs to the Fabaceae or pea family. It is native to the dry regions of Southern Africa, particularly in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. This plant is prized for its unique appearance and hardiness, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscaping projects. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Xanthorrhoea Latifolia

Xanthorrhoea Latifolia

Description Xanthorrhoea Latifolia, commonly known as the Grass Tree, is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family Xanthorrhoeaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in different parts of the country, including coastal and inland areas. The plant is known for its striking appearance and is a popular choice for landscaping and garden design.The Grass Tree is a…
Xanthosia

Xanthosia

Description Xanthosia is a genus of plants that belong to the Apiaceae family. This evergreen plant is native to Australia and New Zealand and is often grown as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. There are around 25 species of Xanthosia, all of which have similar features. Taxonomic Information Below is a table showing the taxonomic…
Xyris Stricta Var. Obscura

Xyris Stricta Var. Obscura

Description Xyris Stricta Var. Obscura is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Xyridaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. This plant can grow up to 1 foot tall and has narrow leaves that resemble grass blades. The inflorescence is a yellow spike that appears in the summer and fall. Xyris…
Xenostegia Tridentata

Xenostegia Tridentata

Description Xenostegia Tridentata, also known as African Star Grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to Africa and can be found in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The plant grows up to 1 meter in height and produces beautiful, star-shaped flowers with pink or purple petals. It is commonly used…
Xylosma Racemosum

Xylosma Racemosum

Description Xylosma Racemosum is a versatile evergreen shrub that belongs to the Flacourtiaceae family. This plant is native to China, where it is commonly known as “wu yuanzi.” It has an upright growth habit and can reach a height of 6-12 feet with a spread of 3-6 feet. Xylosma Racemosum features glossy green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in…
Xyridaceae

Xyridaceae

Description Xyridaceae is a family of tropical wetland plants commonly found in South and Central America, Africa, and the southern United States. This family consists of about 35 genera and 400 species. The plants in this family are typically small, herbaceous, and perennial. Most species in this family have narrow, strap-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. However, some species have…
Xylorhiza Tortifolia

Xylorhiza Tortifolia

Description Xylorhiza Tortifolia, commonly known as Mojave woody-aster, is a perennial plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The plant produces woody stems that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The leaves are small and grayish-green in color,…
Xanthisma Spinulosum

Xanthisma Spinulosum

Description Xanthisma Spinulosum, also known as Spiny Goldenweed, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions. This plant produces numerous spiky, golden-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to early fall. It is an attractive addition to any…
Xanthosoma Undipes

Xanthosoma Undipes

1. Description Xanthosoma Undipes, also known as Tannia or Yautia, is a tropical perennial plant that belongs to the Araceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The plant has large leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and are heart-shaped with prominent veins. The leaves are dark green on the top and…
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