Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Allium Tricoccum Var. Burdickii

Description Allium Tricoccum Var. Burdickii, also known as wild leek, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Alliaceae family. It is a subspecies of Allium tricoccum, and is native to Eastern North America. The plant is known for its edible bulb and leaves, which have a mild onion or garlic flavor. The plant can grow up to 50…
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Allium Paniculatum

Description Allium Paniculatum, also known as the Persian Onion, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Allium genus. It is native to Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan but can now be found in other parts of the world, including Europe and North America. The plant grows up to 50-60 cm in height and produces a cluster of small,…
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Allium Trifoliatum

Description Allium Trifoliatum is a perennial herb native to China and Japan. It belongs to the Allium family, which includes onions, garlic, and chives. The plant grows up to a height of 30-50 cm and produces small, white to pink flowers in clusters. The leaves are green and narrow, measuring up to 20 cm in length. The plant blooms in…
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Alfredia Nivea

Description: Alfredia Nivea is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the family of Cunoniaceae. It is also known as Snowflake bush or White Tassel Bush, and it is native to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. The plant usually grows up to 2-3 meters tall and has a spread of 2-3 meters. Alfredia Nivea produces fragrant white flowers in…
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Aletris Farinosa

Description Aletris Farinosa, commonly known as colic root, stargrass, or unicorn root, is a unique herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Melanthiaceae. The plant is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, swamps, and woodland areas. It is known for its tall and slender stem, which can reach up to 3 feet in height,…
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Allium Atroviolaceum

Description Allium Atroviolaceum is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is commonly known as Dark Purple Onion or Persian Onion. This species is native to the Caucasus region and Iran. Allium Atroviolaceum has a bulbous root system that produces a single stem that can grow up to 60 cm in height. The stem is…
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Allium Canadense

Description Allium Canadense, commonly known as the wild onion, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Allium genus. It is native to North America and can be found from Canada to Mexico. The plant has a distinctive onion-like aroma that is stronger when the leaves are crushed or broken. It is a popular plant in gardens due to its…
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Alcea

Description Alcea, commonly known as hollyhocks, is a genus of approximately 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae). They are native to Asia and Europe, but can be found in different parts of the world. Hollyhocks are biennials or short-lived perennials that are grown for their stunning flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Alchemilla Xanthochlora

Description Alchemilla Xanthochlora, also known as Lady’s Mantle, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Rosaceae. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia, but it can also be found in North America, where it has been introduced as an ornamental plant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Rosales Family Rosaceae…
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Aletris Spicata

Description Aletris Spicata, also known as spiked colic root or star grass, is a perennial herb that belongs to the family Melanthiaceae. It is native to North America and can be found growing in the southeastern parts of the United States. This plant can grow up to 1 meter in height and features a thin stem with long, narrow leaves…
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