Common Pests & Diseases

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Asparagus Scandens

Description Asparagus Scandens, also known as Climbing Asparagus or Fern Asparagus, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa and can grow up to six feet tall. The plant has thin and wiry stems that are covered in small, needle-like leaves. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red…
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Asparagus Densiftorus Myersii

Description Asparagus Densiflorus Myersii, commonly known as the Fern-Like Plant, is a popular indoor plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. This plant has thin and elongated stems that can grow up to 2 feet tall. It features soft, needle-like leaves that resemble fern leaves. The leaves are a vibrant green color and can grow up to 1 inch long.…
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Aspalathus Joubertiana Subsp. Shawii

Description Aspalathus Joubertiana Subsp. Shawii is a plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is native to South Africa. It has a shrubby growth habit and can grow up to 2 meters tall. The plant produces small, yellow flowers that bloom from July to October. Aspalathus Joubertiana Subsp. Shawii is known for its aromatic leaves and can be used…
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Asclepias Syriaca

Description Asclepias Syriaca, commonly known as milkweed or common milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to North America and typically grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. Milkweed is known for its milky sap, which has a bitter taste and can be toxic in large quantities. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
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Asclepias Emoryi

Description Asclepias Emoryi, also known as Emory’s milkweed, is a perennial wildflower native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Asclepiadoideae subfamily of the Apocynaceae family and is a member of the Asclepias genus, which consists of approximately 140 species of milkweeds.This species is an important host plant for monarch butterflies, as it provides both…
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Artocarpus Elasticus

Description Artocarpus Elasticus, also known as Borneo breadfruit or terap, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Borneo, Sumatra, and Peninsular Malaysia. It belongs to the family Moraceae and is closely related to jackfruit and breadfruit. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a crown diameter of up to 12 meters. Its trunk and branches…
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Asarum

Description Asarum, commonly known as wild ginger, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family. This plant is native to North America, Asia, and Europe. Asarum has a unique and attractive appearance, which makes it a popular choice for gardeners. The plant has heart-shaped, glossy green leaves that grow up to 6 inches in diameter. It produces…
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Armeria Maritima Splendens

Description Armeria Maritima Splendens, also known as Sea Thrift, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to Europe but can be found growing in different parts of the world, including North America. This flowering plant is renowned for its beautiful pink or purple flowers that bloom from May to September. Sea Thrift is commonly…
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Artemisia Californica

Description Artemisia Californica, commonly known as California sagebrush, is a perennial plant that is native to California and southwestern Oregon. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its aromatic leaves that release a strong scent when touched or crushed. The plant grows up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide and has a woody base and…
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Aronia Arbutifolia

Description Aronia arbutifolia or commonly known as Red Chokeberry, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and is often found in wetlands or areas with consistent moisture. The plant is a multi-stemmed shrub that can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and wide. The foliage is dark green and has…
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