Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Aspalathus Cytisoides

Description Aspalathus Cytisoides is a small shrub that is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is a member of the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea family. Aspalathus Cytisoides is commonly referred to as the “Honeybush” plant due to the sweet, honey-like fragrance of its flowers. It is known for its medicinal properties and…
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Aspalathus Rubens

Description Aspalathus Rubens is a unique plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as Rooibos, Redbush or Red Tea. The plant is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa, and it grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Aspalathus Rubens is known for its medicinal properties and is a significant source of income for the…
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Asparagus Aethiopicus

Description Asparagus Aethiopicus, also known as Sprenger’s asparagus or the Asparagus Fern, is a species of ornamental plant in the asparagus family. This plant is native to South Africa and Mozambique but is now widely cultivated in many countries. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters in height and spreads up to 1.5 meters in width.…
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Asparagus Asparagoides

Description Asparagus Asparagoides is a perennial vine that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa but has been introduced to many parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The plant is also known as Bridal Creeper, Smilax, and Asparagus Fern. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order…
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Asemeia

Description Asemeia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. This genus comprises about 20 species of annual or perennial herbs, ranging from 30 centimeters to 1 meter in height. These plants are known for their attractive flowers, which bloom in various shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, and…
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Aspalathus Joubertiana Subsp. Shawii

Description Aspalathus Joubertiana Subsp. Shawii is a plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is native to South Africa. It has a shrubby growth habit and can grow up to 2 meters tall. The plant produces small, yellow flowers that bloom from July to October. Aspalathus Joubertiana Subsp. Shawii is known for its aromatic leaves and can be used…
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Asclepias Oenotheroides

Description Asclepias Oenotheroides, commonly known as Zizotes milkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the milkweed family. It is native to the United States and can be found in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. The plant has a unique appearance that makes it stand out from other plants. Its flowers bloom in the summer and…
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Asclepias Emoryi

Description Asclepias Emoryi, also known as Emory’s milkweed, is a perennial wildflower native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Asclepiadoideae subfamily of the Apocynaceae family and is a member of the Asclepias genus, which consists of approximately 140 species of milkweeds.This species is an important host plant for monarch butterflies, as it provides both…
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Asclepias Jaliscana

Description Asclepias Jaliscana, also known as Jalisco Milkweed, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. This plant is native to Mexico and is found in the Jalisco region. It is a perennial herb that produces clusters of small, fragrant, pink flowers. The plant is known for its milky sap, which contains toxic compounds that can…
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Asclepias Cordifolia

Asclepias Cordifolia Encyclopedia | Encyclopedia of Plants Description Asclepias Cordifolia, also known as the Purple Milkweed or Heartleaf Milkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the milkweed family. It is native to North America and can grow up to 3 feet tall. The plant has a woody base, with several stems that are covered in fine hairs, and…
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