Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Didelta Spinosa

Description Didelta Spinosa, commonly known as the toothbrush bush, is a shrub native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and is characterized by its spiky leaves and yellow flowers. The plant grows up to 2 meters tall and spreads up to 1.5 meters wide. Didelta Spinosa is mainly grown for ornamental purposes due to its unique appearance…
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Erythrina Folkersii

Description Erythrina Folkersii, also known as African Coral Tree, is a deciduous tree species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southern Africa and can grow up to 40 feet tall. The tree has a straight, slender trunk and a broad, spreading crown. Its leaves are trifoliate and oval-shaped, with a glossy texture and a bright green…
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Erigeron Quercifolius

Description Erigeron Quercifolius, commonly known as oak-leaved fleabane, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in North America. It grows up to 60 cm in height and produces small white or pink flowers that bloom from May to August. The plant has a pleasant odor, and its foliage…
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Aucuba Japonica

Description Aucuba Japonica, also known as spotted laurel, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Garryaceae family. Native to Japan, this plant is popular as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscapes. The plant grows to a height of up to 10 ft with a spread of up to 6 ft, and its leaves are glossy and leathery, measuring…
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Garberia

Description Garberia is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, native to Florida in the United States. It was named in honor of John Garber, a 19th-century botanist who collected specimens in Florida. Garberia plants are small evergreen shrubs, ranging in size from 1-3 feet tall and wide. They produce showy, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple,…
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Fagus Sylvatica Rohanii

Description Fagus Sylvatica Rohanii, commonly known as the Purple European Beech, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Fagaceae family. This variety of beech tree is native to Europe, specifically the Balkan Peninsula, and has been cultivated in gardens and parks throughout the world. The tree can grow up to 20 meters in height and can spread up to…
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Disepalum Petelotii

Description Disepalum Petelotii, also known as the “Chinese Lantern Tree,” is a rare and exotic plant that belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to China, specifically in the Guangxi and Yunnan provinces. The plant is named after the French botanist, Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre Petelot, who discovered it in 1885. Disepalum Petelotii is a small tree or shrub…
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Euphorbia Dentata

Description Euphorbia Dentata, commonly known as Toothed Spurge, is a fascinating plant that is native to North America. It is a member of the Euphorbia family, which comprises more than 2,000 species. Toothed Spurge is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 60cm in height. It has a branching stem that is greenish-yellow and contains a milky sap that can…
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Erica Watsonii Dawn

Description Erica Watsonii Dawn, also known as Watson’s Heath, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. The plant is native to South Africa and is popular for its pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Erica Watsonii Dawn grows up to 1 meter in height and 70cm in width. The plant has needle-like leaves that…
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Eleusine Coracana

Description Eleusine Coracana, commonly known as ragi or finger millet, is a cereal crop that belongs to the family Poaceae. It is an annual plant that is grown mainly in Africa and Asia for its edible seeds, which are used to make flour, porridge, and various other food products. Ragi is a hardy crop that is drought-resistant and can grow…
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