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Hampeella Pallens
Description Hampeella Pallens is a rare and exotic plant that is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a member of the Gesneriaceae family and is highly prized for its unique foliage and stunning flowers. The plant is a perennial herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height and has a sprawling habit. Its leaves…
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Echinodium
Description Echinodium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Central and South America. The name Echinodium comes from the Greek words “echinos,” meaning “spiny,” and “odes,” meaning “like,” referring to the spiny appearance of its fruit. This plant is known for its unique, spiky foliage and vibrant…
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Dicranum Scoparium
Description Dicranum Scoparium, commonly known as the Broom Fork-moss, is a species of moss that belongs to the Dicranaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, from dry to moist soil, rocks, logs, and tree bases. The plant has a vibrant green color and grows in clumps or mats, making it an excellent…
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Epilobium Angustum
Description Epilobium Angustum, also known as Narrowleaf Willowherb, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including meadows, forests, and disturbed areas.The plant has a slender and erect stem that can grow up to 3 feet tall. It is covered with soft hairs and…
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Giliastrum Acerosum
Description Giliastrum Acerosum, also known as Indian warrior or prairie smoke, is a flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) and is a perennial herb. The plant has a unique appearance with feathery plumes of pink to red flowers that bloom from May to July. The flowers are followed by achenes, which are small,…
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Erica Arcuata
Description Erica Arcuata is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is commonly known as the “Irish heath” due to its origin in Ireland. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It has small, needle-like leaves that are dark green in color and arranged in whorls of three. The plant…
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Hermas
Description Hermas is a rare succulent plant species that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is also known as the “Ice Plant” due to its thick, fleshy leaves that resemble ice crystals. This plant is native to the Cape region of South Africa and grows well in arid and semi-arid regions. Hermas is a low-growing plant that produces clusters of…
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Guarea Guidonia
Description Guarea Guidonia, also known as the West Indian Elm, is a species of tree native to the Caribbean and South America. It belongs to the Meliaceae family and can grow up to 30 meters tall. The tree has a straight trunk with a grayish-brown bark and pinnate leaves that are dark green in color. It produces small, purple flowers…
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Dahlia Preference
Description Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. The plants have been cultivated for their showy flowers, and there are over 42,000 cultivars of Dahlia available worldwide. Dahlia is a popular choice for gardeners due to its diverse range of sizes, colours, and shapes. Taxonomic…
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Azorella Nitens
Description Azorella Nitens, also known as Silver Cushion Plant, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the high-altitude regions of South America, including the Andes and Patagonia. This hardy plant grows in clumps and spreads slowly through underground rhizomes. The foliage of Azorella Nitens is compact, forming a dense cushion-like structure that…
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