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Elaeagnus Multiflora

Description Elaeagnus Multiflora, also known as Goumi Berry or Cherry Silverberry, is a deciduous shrub that is native to China, Korea, and Japan. It belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family and is well-known for producing small, red, and edible berries that have a sweet and tangy flavor. The shrub can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, making…
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Hackelia Californica

Description Hackelia Californica, also known as California stickseed, is a perennial plant that is native to California, Oregon, and Nevada. This plant belongs to the Boraginaceae family and is known for its delicate blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. Its scientific name is derived from the Greek word “hakelos,” which means “hooked,” referring to the plant’s…
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Dianthus Sylvestris

Description Dianthus Sylvestris, commonly known as Woodland Pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. This plant is native to Europe and Asia, and it produces beautiful pink flowers that are highly fragrant. The plant grows up to 30-45 cm tall and 20-30 cm wide, with a clump-forming growth habit. The leaves are lance-shaped, gray-green in…
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Erigeron Acris

Description Erigeron acris, commonly known as the Eastern daisy fleabane or meadow fleabane, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, growing in meadows, fields, and along roadsides in the eastern part of the continent. This plant has a long, slender stem that can grow up to 120 cm tall, with alternate…
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Desmodium Strictum

Description Desmodium Strictum, also known as tick clover or tick trefoil, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and Africa, but it can be found worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is known for its ability to attract ticks, hence the name tick clover. Its leaves are trifoliate, with each…
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Hypericum Nagasawai

Description Hypericum Nagasawai is a plant species that belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It is a small shrub that is native to Japan and is known for its unique appearance and medicinal properties. The plant has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including depression, anxiety, and inflammation. Taxonomic Information | Domain| Eukarya||————|————-|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum|…
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Helichrysum Ecklonis

Description Helichrysum Ecklonis is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as the “Cape Gold” or “Everlasting.” The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer months and has a strong fragrance. Helichrysum Ecklonis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in…
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Gardenia Ternifolia

Description Gardenia Ternifolia, commonly known as the Cape Jasmine, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces stunning white flowers and has a sweet fragrance. This plant is native to China and Japan and belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers because of its vibrant blooms and attractive foliage. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
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Eucalyptus Dives

Description Eucalyptus Dives, also known as Broad-leaved Peppermint or Broad-leaved Sallee, is a medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia and is known for its distinctive aroma and medicinal properties. The tree can reach a height of 20-30 meters and has a straight trunk with rough bark. The leaves are broad, lance-shaped,…
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Kohleria

Description Kohleria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains. Kohleria is an ornamental plant that features showy, tubular flowers that bloom in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, purple, and white. The flowers are usually produced in clusters on the stem or at the…
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