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Askellia Flexuosa

Description Askellia Flexuosa, also known as curly-cup gumweed, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to North America, particularly in the western part of the continent. It can grow up to 2-4 feet in height and 1-2 feet in width. The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom from the middle of summer to…
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Aspalathus Crenata

Description Aspalathus Crenata is a species of shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to South Africa, specifically to the Western Cape Province. The plant is also known as Rooibos, which means “red bush” in Afrikaans. Aspalathus Crenata is widely cultivated for its leaves, which are used to make Rooibos tea. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
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Aspalathus Cordata

Description Aspalathus Cordata, commonly known as the Heart-leaved Rooibos, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a South African native plant and grows up to 1 meter tall. The plant has small, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and a woody stem that is reddish-brown. It produces small, yellow flowers in the summer…
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Aspalathus Collina

Description Aspalathus Collina, commonly known as the Rooibos tea plant, is a shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to South Africa and is popularly grown for its leaves, which are used to make Rooibos tea. The Rooibos tea plant is a hardy plant that can grow up to two meters tall and has needle-like leaves…
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Asclepias Similis

Description Asclepias Similis, also known as Similar Milkweed or Smooth Milkweed, is a species of milkweed native to the southern United States. It grows in well-drained soils and can reach a height of up to three feet. Asclepias Similis plays an important role in the ecosystem as it is a host plant for the monarch butterfly. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Aspalathus Retroflexa

Description Aspalathus Retroflexa is a unique plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae, commonly known as the pea family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is known for its distinct appearance and hardiness. The plant is small and shrubby, growing up to 1.5 meters in height. It has slender, wiry stems that are…
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Aspalathus Aciphylla

Description Aspalathus Aciphylla is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family that is endemic to South Africa’s Western Cape. This plant is commonly known as the “rooibos tea” plant, which is a popular beverage in South Africa due to its numerous health benefits. The shrub grows up to 2 meters tall and has needle-like leaves that are 20-40 mm long.…
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Aspalathus Quinquefolia

Description Aspalathus Quinquefolia, commonly known as rooibos, is a shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a popular plant that is native to South Africa and is used to make a caffeine-free tea that is known for its health benefits. Rooibos tea is rich in antioxidants and has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. The plant is also…
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Aspalathus Cymbiformis

Description Aspalathus Cymbiformis, commonly known as the Hottentot Tea or Rooibos, is a popular plant species that belongs to the family of Fabaceae. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is a well-known source of herbal tea. The plant has needle-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. The leaves are harvested and dried…
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Asparagus Crassicladus

Description Asparagus Crassicladus is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is commonly known as the Thick-stemmed Asparagus and is native to the Cape Province of South Africa. The plant has a thick, woody stem that can grow up to 2 meters tall, and it produces clusters of small white flowers in the summer. The plant’s…
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