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Aquilegia Ecalcarata
Description Aquilegia Ecalcarata, commonly known as Spurless Columbine, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. Originating from the Himalayas, this plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. It has a clump-forming habit and produces delicate flowers that bloom in early summer.The flowers of Aquilegia Ecalcarata are unique and attractive, with five…
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Aquilegia Fragrans
Description Aquilegia Fragrans, commonly known as the Fragrant Columbine, is a stunning perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the western regions of North America, including California, Oregon, and Washington. This plant is known for its sweet fragrance, which attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It has been used for medicinal purposes by…
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Antidesma Japonicum
Description Antidesma Japonicum, commonly known as Japanese Antidesma, is a plant species that belongs to the family Phyllanthaceae. This evergreen tree is native to Japan, China, and Korea. It has a maximum height of 10 meters and a trunk diameter of 30 centimeters. The tree has a smooth, greyish-brown bark and the leaves are glossy, dark green, and oblong in…
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Antirrhinum Filipes
Description Antirrhinum Filipes, commonly known as the Firecracker Snapdragon, is a perennial plant that belongs to the plantain family. It is native to the United States of America, where it grows in the wild in rocky areas, hillsides, and meadows. This plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and spread up to 1 foot wide. The leaves are lance-shaped,…
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Aniba
Description Aniba is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Lauraceae. This genus consists of around 30 species that are mostly found in the rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The most notable species of Aniba is the Aniba rosaeodora, which is known for its aromatic essential oil. Taxonomic Information Here is…
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Annona Montana
Description Annona Montana, also known as Mountain Soursop, is a small tree that is native to the Caribbean islands and northern South America. It belongs to the Annonaceae family and is known for its edible fruit, which is similar in taste to the Soursop fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Magnoliales Family Annonaceae Genus…
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Angraecum Linearifolium
Description Angraecum Linearifolium, also known as the Madagascar orchid, is a species of orchid that is native to Madagascar. It belongs to the family Orchidaceae and is known for its beautiful white and green flowers that bloom in the summer months. The plant is epiphytic, which means it grows on other plants, and can grow up to 30 cm in…
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Anisotome Procumbens
Description Anisotome Procumbens, commonly known as Mountain Parsley or Yellow Mountain Carrot, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family of Apiaceae. It is native to New Zealand and grows in the alpine and subalpine regions of the South Island. The plant has a bright yellow flower that blooms from November to February, and it is commonly used…
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Anisochilus
Description Anisochilus is a genus of aromatic herbs that belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The genus comprises approximately 20 species that are native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. These plants are known for their medicinal properties, and their leaves are used to treat various ailments. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order Lamiales…
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Annonaceae
Description Annonaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes more than 130 genera and 2,200 species. The family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with the highest diversity found in South America. It is characterized by the presence of alkaloids, acetogenins, and other bioactive compounds that have been used in traditional medicine for their antimicrobial…
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