Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Anemone Multifida Var. Tetonensis

Description Anemone Multifida Var. Tetonensis is a stunning herbaceous perennial that belongs to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is native to North America, specifically in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. This plant is commonly known as Teton pasqueflower or mountain anemone.It typically grows up to 6-12 inches tall and 6-8 inches wide. Its leaves are deeply lobed…
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Anagyris Foetida

Description Anagyris Foetida is also known as Stinking Bean, Mediterranean Narthex, or Wild Liquorice. It is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and France, but it can also be found in other parts of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It can grow up to 1.5…
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Amyris Elemifera

Description Amyris Elemifera, also known as Torchwood, is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and has a spreading canopy. The bark is smooth, gray, and slightly fissured. The leaves are evergreen, glossy, and dark green in color.…
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Androlepis Skinneri

Description Androlepis Skinneri, also known as Skinner’s Androlepis, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and can be found growing in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. The plant is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a woody base with several stems that are…
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Amyris Madrensis

Description Amyris Madrensis, also known as the Madre Mountains torchwood, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the citrus family (Rutaceae). This plant is native to Mexico, specifically in the Madrean Sky Islands region, where it thrives in the rocky slopes and canyons of the mountains. Amyris Madrensis is known for its aromatic fragrance, which is similar to…
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Andersonglossum Virginianum

Description Andersonglossum Virginianum, commonly known as Virginia knotweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. It belongs to the family Polygonaceae and is found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers. The plant can grow up to 2 meters in height and spread up to 1 meter wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Ancistrocarphus

Description Ancistrocarphus is a genus of plants belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). This genus includes about 10 species of annual or perennial herbs, which are native to western North America. Ancistrocarphus is also known as “chaffbush” or “burr chaffbush.” The name Ancistrocarphus comes from two Greek words, “ancistron” meaning hook and “karphos” meaning fruit, referring to the hooked fruits…
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Anaphalis Sinica

Description Anaphalis Sinica, also known as Pearly Everlasting, is a flowering plant native to Asia. This unique plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its beautiful white or pale pink flowers that bloom during the summer months. It is a hardy plant that can grow up to 60cm in height and can thrive in a variety of…
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Andira Galeottiana

Description Andira Galeottiana, also known as the Guiana shield almond or almendrillo, is a tree species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This tree is native to the Amazon basin and can be found in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a large, spreading canopy. The tree produces small,…
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Androsace Ciliata

Description Androsace Ciliata, also known as Fringed Rock Jasmine, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and other regions of Asia, where it grows at high altitudes. The plant has small, bright pink, or white flowers that bloom in early summer. Androsace Ciliata is a popular choice for rock gardens and…
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