Caryophyllaceae Family

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Silene Otites

Description Silene Otites is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is commonly known as the Spanish catchfly or the ear-of-the-field. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and can grow up to 50cm in height. It has a woody base and produces flowers that are white or pink in color. The plant has a…
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Stellaria

Description Stellaria is a genus of flowering plants in the Caryophyllaceae family. It comprises about 90-120 species of annual and perennial plants that are distributed in temperate and arctic regions throughout the world. Some common names for Stellaria include starwort, chickweed, and stitchwort. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Caryophyllales Family Caryophyllaceae Genus Stellaria Appearance…
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Colobanthus Quitensis

Description Colobanthus Quitensis, also known as Antarctic pearlwort, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. The plant is native to the South Georgia Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, where it thrives in harsh conditions. It is a small, herbaceous plant that can grow up to 10 cm in height. The plant has a prostrate habit and forms a…
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