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Phygelius Rectus African Queen
Phygelius Rectus African Queen, commonly known as the Cape Fuchsia or the African Queen, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae. It is native to South Africa and is a popular garden plant due to its attractive flowers and ease of cultivation. The plant has a long flowering season, which begins in late spring and continues…
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Polypogon Monspeliensis
Description Polypogon Monspeliensis, also known as Annual Beard Grass, is a weed that is commonly found in gardens and lawns. This grass species is native to the Mediterranean, but it has now spread to different parts of the world, including North America, where it is considered an invasive species. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Liliopsida Order:…
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Piptocoma
Description Piptocoma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America. The genus contains around 20 species of annuals or perennials, known for their bright and showy flowers that bloom in late summer or early fall. Piptocoma plants are ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, or as cut flowers in floral arrangements. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Crupina
Description Crupina is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Asteraceae, which is also known as the daisy family. The name Crupina is derived from the Greek word krouppos, which means “hump” or “swelling,” and refers to the shape of the receptacle of the flower head. There are about 15 species of Crupina, which are native to…
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Asplenium Chathamense
Description Asplenium Chathamense, commonly known as the Chatham Island spleenwort, is a species of fern that is endemic to the Chatham Islands in New Zealand. This evergreen fern can grow up to 30cm in height and spreads through underground rhizomes. The fronds are pinnatifid and can vary in length from 8-30cm. The spores are produced in clusters on the underside…
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Archirhodomyrtus
Description Archirhodomyrtus is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The genus comprises of only one species, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, which is native to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia. The plant is also known by its common name, Atherton oak. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Myrtales Family Myrtaceae…
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