Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Elaeodendron Melanocarpum

Description Elaeodendron Melanocarpum, also known as the Indian olive or black olive tree, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It belongs to the family Celastraceae and is widely used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Celastrales Family Celastraceae Genus Elaeodendron…
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Augea Capensis

Description Augea Capensis is a type of succulent plant that belongs to the Aizoaceae family, commonly known as the Carpetweed family. This plant is native to the Cape Province of South Africa, where it typically grows in rocky outcrops and pebble beds. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales Family Aizoaceae Genus Augea Appearance Augea…
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Krascheninnikovia Ceratoides

Description Krascheninnikovia Ceratoides, commonly known as Winterfat, is a small shrub that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to North America and can grow up to a height of 1-2 feet. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and ability to grow in saline soils. It is widely used in landscaping and restoration projects. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Gazania Rigens Var. Uniflora

Description Gazania Rigens Var. Uniflora, commonly known as the African daisy, is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its brightly colored daisy-like flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Gazania Appearance Gazania Rigens Var. Uniflora is a…
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Epilobium Roseum

Description Epilobium Roseum, also known as Rosebay Willowherb, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the willowherb family. It is native to Europe and northern Asia, but it can also be found in North America. This perennial plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a rhizomatous root system. It produces pink or purple flowers that bloom…
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Diploblechnum

Description Diploblechnum is a genus of ferns that belongs to the family Blechnaceae. It is native to South America and can also be found in Central America and the Caribbean. Diploblechnum is known for its unique fronds that are bipinnate and have a dense, leathery texture. The fronds grow in a vase-like shape and can reach up to 3 feet…
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Eysenhardtia Polystachya

Description Eysenhardtia Polystachya, commonly known as the Mexican palo verde, is a shrub or small tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona and Texas. The plant can grow up to 6 meters tall and has a spreading crown with a diameter of around 4 meters. It is an…
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Hosta Tardiana Hadspen Blue

Description Hosta Tardiana Hadspen Blue is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is a small hosta that typically grows up to 12 inches in height and 18 inches in width. This hosta produces blue-green leaves that are heart-shaped and deeply veined. The leaves are around 2 inches wide and 4 inches long. Hosta Tardiana Hadspen…
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Epiphyllum Anguliger

Description Epiphyllum Anguliger, commonly known as the Fishbone cactus or Moon cactus, is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is an epiphytic plant, which means it grows on other plants, but it is not parasitic. It is a popular houseplant due to its unique and attractive appearance. The stems of this plant are flat, broad, and segmented, resembling…
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Digitalis Thapsi

Description Digitalis Thapsi, also known as Spanish foxglove or Thapsi Digitalis, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. The plant has hairy stems, which grow up to 2 feet tall, and lance-shaped leaves that are 3-5 inches long and 1 inch wide. It has bell-shaped flowers that bloom from June to August, and come in shades…
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