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Maerua Angolensis
Description Maerua Angolensis is a unique African plant that belongs to the Capparaceae family. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The plant is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 6 meters tall. It has a grayish-brown bark and a dense crown of foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Solanum Africanum
Description Solanum Africanum, also known as Nightshade or African Eggplant, is a medicinal plant that grows natively in Africa. This plant belongs to the Solanaceae family and is known for its numerous health benefits. The plant has a woody stem and can grow up to 2 meters in height. The leaves of Solanum Africanum are green and have a slightly…
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Chadsia Grevei
Description Chadsia Grevei is a perennial plant native to Africa, specifically in Chad, Mali, and Niger. This plant is also known as “African Violets” because of its colorful blooms that resemble violets. The plant can grow up to 10 inches in height and has a spread of 12 inches. The leaves of Chadsia Grevei are dark green and have a…
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Blepharis Capensis
Description Blepharis Capensis, commonly known as the Cape Blepharis, is a plant species native to the African continent. It is a member of the Acanthaceae family and is known for its beautiful violet-blue flowers that bloom in the late summer and early fall. The plant is a perennial that can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide.…
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Harveya Purpurea
Description Harveya Purpurea is a unique and beautiful plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is commonly known as the purple Harveya and is native to Africa, specifically to the regions of Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This plant is a hemiparasite, which means that it can photosynthesize and produce its food, but it also…
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