Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Aphloia Theiformis

Description Aphloia Theiformis, also known as the Coastal Aphloia or the Soapbush, is a flowering plant native to the coastal regions of East and South Africa. It is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 6 meters in height. The plant has a long history of use by the indigenous people of Africa for medicinal and cultural purposes. The…
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Apocynum Cannabinum

Description Apocynum Cannabinum, commonly known as Indian hemp or dogbane, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to North America, where it can be found growing in moist areas such as meadows, streambanks, and prairies. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Aphananthe Philippinensis

Description Aphananthe Philippinensis, also known as Philippine aphananthe, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Cannabaceae. It is native to the Philippines and can grow up to 25 meters tall. The plant has a single main trunk that is usually straight, with a smooth and greyish-brown bark. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate to lanceolate…
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Apium

Description Apium is a genus of flowering plants in the Apiaceae family, commonly known as celery. It includes species such as Apium graveolens, which is widely cultivated as a vegetable. The plants are biennial or perennial herbs that grow up to 1 meter tall. They have a fleshy taproot and pinnately or bipinnately compound leaves. The flowers are small and…
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Aponogeton Distachyos

Description Aponogeton Distachyos, also known as Water Hawthorn or Cape Pondweed, is an aquatic plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Aponogetonaceae and is known for its beautiful white flowers that bloom in the winter and spring months. The plant has oval-shaped leaves that are green in color and can grow up to 30 inches in length.…
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Aquilegia Caerulea Crimson Star

Description Aquilegia Caerulea Crimson Star, commonly known as Crimson Star Columbine, is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This plant is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America, where it can be found growing in meadows, along streams, and in rocky areas. It is a popular choice among gardeners due to its striking crimson and…
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Aphanostephus Ramosissimus

Description Aphanostephus Ramosissimus, also known as plains lazy daisy, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a popular choice for landscaping due to its attractive foliage and flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Aphanostephus Appearance The plant has…
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Aquilegia Coerulea

Description Aquilegia Coerulea, commonly known as Colorado Blue Columbine, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America, specifically found in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Utah. The plant grows up to 12-24 inches in height and 8-12 inches in width, and blooms from May to July. Taxonomic…
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Apios Fortunei

Description Apios Fortunei, also known as the Chinese Groundnut, is a perennial vine that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan, and is widely cultivated for its edible tubers. Apios Fortunei is also grown for ornamental purposes as it produces beautiful flowers that bloom in late summer or early fall. Taxonomic…
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Aphanostephus

Description Aphanostephus is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the sunflower family, Asteraceae. It is native to the central and southern areas of North America. The plants in this genus are annual or perennial herbs that grow up to 3 feet tall. They have simple or lobed leaves that are hairy and gland-dotted. The flowers of Aphanostephus are…
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