Common Pests & Diseases
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Gambelia Juncea
Description Gambelia Juncea, also known as Desert Trumpet, is a unique plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is prized for its striking appearance and ability to thrive in arid conditions. Gambelia Juncea can grow up to three feet tall and three feet wide,…
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Keckiella Antirrhinoides Var. Microphylla
Description Keckiella Antirrhinoides Var. Microphylla is a small, shrubby plant that belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae. It is native to California, USA, and can be found growing in rocky areas, chaparral, and oak woodlands. This plant has a unique appearance that makes it stand out from other plants. Additionally, it is also known as the “little-leaved penstemon” due to…
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Austroderia Splendens
Description Austroderia Splendens, commonly known as Splendid Toetoe, is a species of large, herbaceous plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in various regions, including Otago, Marlborough, and Canterbury. This plant can grow up to 4 meters in height and features long, arching leaves that form a dense clump. The…
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Hibiscus Moscheutos Southern Belle
Description: Hibiscus Moscheutos Southern Belle, also known as Rose Mallow, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is a popular garden plant due to its large, showy flowers that can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. The flowers come in various colors, including pink, white, and red, with a dark red center. The plant can…
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Erigeron Quercifolius
Description Erigeron Quercifolius, commonly known as oak-leaved fleabane, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in North America. It grows up to 60 cm in height and produces small white or pink flowers that bloom from May to August. The plant has a pleasant odor, and its foliage…
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Kingia
Description Kingia is a unique plant native to Western Australia. It belongs to the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, which also includes grass trees and blackboys. This plant is named after Philip Parker King, a British explorer who first discovered it in 1820. Kingia is a slow-growing plant that can live up to 600 years, making it a popular choice for landscaping and…
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Knightia Excelsa
Description Knightia Excelsa, also known as Rewarewa, is a tall evergreen tree that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and can grow up to 30 meters in height. This tree is popular for its beautiful flowers and its wood, which is used for furniture and building purposes. The leaves of Knightia Excelsa are glossy and…
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Goodyera Procera
Description Goodyera Procera, also known as the Greater Rattlesnake Plantain, is a species of terrestrial orchid that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, wetlands, and meadows. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall and has a basal rosette…
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Erica Watsonii Dawn
Description Erica Watsonii Dawn, also known as Watson’s Heath, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. The plant is native to South Africa and is popular for its pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Erica Watsonii Dawn grows up to 1 meter in height and 70cm in width. The plant has needle-like leaves that…
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Dorstenia Contrajerva
Description Dorstenia Contrajerva, also known as Contrayerva, is a tropical plant species native to Central and South America. It belongs to the Moraceae family and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments such as fever, cough, and arthritis. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
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