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Xeronema

Xeronema

Description Xeronema is a genus of perennial plants in the family Xeronemataceae. It is native to New Zealand and is commonly known as the sword lily or poor knights lily. The plant has a unique appearance, with long, strap-like leaves that grow in a fan-like shape and a tall, slender stem topped with a cluster of bright red flowers. This…
Xanthorhiza Simplicissima

Xanthorhiza Simplicissima

Description Xanthorhiza Simplicissima, commonly known as yellowroot or shrub yellowroot, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Native to eastern North America, this plant is found in moist woodlands, swamps, and along streams. It is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height and spread up to 4 feet. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Xanthisma

Xanthisma

Description Xanthisma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America, particularly the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The plants are commonly known as goldeneye due to their bright yellow flowers that resemble the eye of a bird of prey. Xanthisma blooms in late summer or early fall and can grow up…
Xylosma

Xylosma

Description Xylosma is a genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees native to Asia and the Americas. Its scientific name is Xylosma congestum, and it belongs to the family Salicaceae. These plants are widely grown for their ornamental value and are often used for hedges and screens due to their dense foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Xeranthemum

Xeranthemum

Description Xeranthemum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mediterranean regions and is known for its beautiful flowers that bloom in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and yellow. The plant is also commonly known as the “immortelle” due to its long-lasting blooms that can be used in dried…
Xanthium Strumarium

Xanthium Strumarium

Xanthium Strumarium, also known as common cocklebur or rough cocklebur, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. This annual plant is native to North America and can be found growing in waste areas, fields, and along roadsides. While it is considered an invasive species in some regions, it has also been used for its medicinal properties. Taxonomic…
Xyris

Xyris

Description Xyris is a genus of plants that belongs to the Xyridaceae family. They are commonly known as yelloweyed grasses and are native to warm, moist habitats in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The genus contains over 400 species, with most of them being found in South America. Xyris plants are known for their bright yellow flowers, which bloom in…
Xylopia

Xylopia

Description Xylopia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae, native to tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and Asia. It comprises around 40 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, ranging in size from 2 to 30 meters tall. The leaves are simple, alternate, and usually leathery, with entire margins and pinnate venation. The flowers are small, often greenish-white…
Xanthisma Texanum

Xanthisma Texanum

Description: Xanthisma Texanum, also known as Texas Sleepy Daisy, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to Texas and Mexico, this plant is commonly found in the southwestern United States. It is a drought-tolerant plant that can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. The plant produces yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom from…
Xanthostemon Chrysanthus

Xanthostemon Chrysanthus

Description Xanthostemon Chrysanthus, also known as the Golden Penda, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia, specifically in the tropical and subtropical regions of Queensland. The plant is widely recognized for its stunning golden-yellow flowers that bloom in clusters during the summer season. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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