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  • GGymnanthemum Amygdalinum

    Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum

    Description Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum, also known as bitter leaf, is a plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is indigenous to tropical Africa and is commonly found in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. The plant is characterized by its bitter taste and distinct aroma, which makes it a popular ingredient in many traditional African dishes and herbal…

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  • GGeranium Pusillum

    Geranium Pusillum

    Description Geranium Pusillum, also known as Small-flowered Cranesbill, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Geranium family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and has been introduced to North America. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall and spreads up to 30 cm wide. Geranium Pusillum has small, pink-purple flowers that bloom from May to…

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  • GGnidia Caffra

    Gnidia Caffra

    Description Gnidia Caffra, commonly known as the African Broom, is a shrub that belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique. This plant is known for its stunning and vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in clusters during the winter months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Malvales Family Thymelaeaceae…

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  • GGladiolus Longicollis

    Gladiolus Longicollis

    Description Gladiolus Longicollis, also known as the Cape Gladiolus or the Sword Lily, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated for its showy flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Iridaceae Genus Gladiolus Appearance The Gladiolus Longicollis plant can…

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  • DDryopteris Pacifica

    Dryopteris Pacifica

    Description Dryopteris Pacifica, also known as Pacific wood fern, is a native fern species in North America. It is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family, which includes approximately 230 species of ferns. This plant is an evergreen perennial, which means it retains its foliage throughout the year. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales Family…

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  • EErica Macowanii

    Erica Macowanii

    Description Erica Macowanii, also known as the Macowan’s Heath, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to South Africa and can be found growing in the mountains of the Western Cape. The plant has a slow growth rate and can reach up to 50cm in height with a spread of 60cm. It produces…

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  • HHosta Prairie Sky

    Hosta Prairie Sky

    Description Hosta Prairie Sky is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is a hybrid variety of Hosta that was introduced in 2001. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and stunning flowers that bloom in summer. The leaves are blue-green in color with a waxy texture and a heart-shaped structure. The flowers are lavender…

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  • GGingidia Grisea

    Gingidia Grisea

    Description Gingidia Grisea, commonly known as the Grey Gingidia, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Cape Province of South Africa and was first described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1794. The plant typically grows up to 60 cm in height and has grey-green leaves with small white or yellow flowers that…

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  • EEriospermum Pubescens

    Eriospermum Pubescens

    Description Eriospermum Pubescens, also known as the hairy fairy lily, is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the southwestern region of Cape Province in South Africa. The plant is known for its beautiful flowers and leaves, making it a popular choice for gardeners and collectors. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta…

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  • EEranthemum Pulchellum

    Eranthemum Pulchellum

    Description Eranthemum Pulchellum, also known as Blue Sage or Porcelain Flower, is a tropical perennial plant that belongs to the family Acanthaceae. Originating from India and Sri Lanka, this plant is widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world for its ornamental purposes. Eranthemum Pulchellum is a herbaceous plant with soft stems that grow up to 90 cm in height.…

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