Encyclopedia Of Plants

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Hoffmannseggia Drepanocarpa

Description Hoffmannseggia Drepanocarpa is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in North America and is also known as the New Mexico snakeweed. The plant has a shrub-like growth habit and can grow up to 1-2 meters tall. It has a deep taproot which enables it to survive in harsh,…
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Ficus Grossularioides

Description Ficus Grossularioides is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family Moraceae. It is commonly known as the Strawberry Fig or Red-leaved Fig. This plant is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. It is a popular houseplant due to its stunning appearance and low maintenance requirements. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Rosales…
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Delphinium Grandiflorum Summer Cloud

Description Delphinium Grandiflorum Summer Cloud is a stunning perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is commonly known as the Siberian larkspur and is native to the mountainous regions of Siberia, Russia. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Ranunculales Family Ranunculaceae Genus Delphinium Appearance Delphinium Grandiflorum Summer Cloud has a bushy habit and…
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Dahlia Edge Of Joy

Description Dahlia Edge Of Joy is a beautiful and unique flower that features a stunning combination of pink and white colors. This dahlia is a hybrid variety that was developed by Dr. Keith Hammett, a renowned New Zealand plant breeder. It is a part of the Decorative Dahlia group, which is known for its large, fully double blooms that can…
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Dichelostemma Ida-Maia

Description Dichelostemma Ida-Maia, also known as Firecracker flower, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to California and can grow up to 18 inches tall. The plant produces long, thin, and bright red flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The name “Firecracker flower” is derived from the shape and color…
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Hesperevax Sparsiflora Var. Brevifolia

Description Hesperevax Sparsiflora Var. Brevifolia is a plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is a small succulent plant with a short stem that grows up to 6 inches in height. The leaves are fleshy, bluish-green in color, and grow in a rosette formation. The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. Taxonomic Information…
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Eulophia Leontoglossa

Description Eulophia Leontoglossa is a species of orchid that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This plant is native to Madagascar and can grow up to 60 cm tall. It has a single stem with several leaves that are arranged in a rosette. The flowers of Eulophia Leontoglossa are fragrant and bloom in the summer months. The plant is commonly used…
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Dilatris Viscosa

Description Dilatris Viscosa is a beautiful, hardy perennial that belongs to the family of Haemodoraceae. It is commonly known as the Pink Root. This plant is native to South Africa and is widely appreciated for its attractive, pinkish-red flowers that bloom on tall spikes. The leaves of Dilatris Viscosa are narrow and grass-like, growing up to 40 cm in length.…
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Genista Tinctoria

Description Genista Tinctoria, commonly known as dyer’s greenwood or dyer’s weed, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia. The plant grows up to 1 meter tall and has slender, erect stems that are covered with small, dark green leaves. In the summer months,…
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Euphorbia Lathyris

Description Euphorbia Lathyris, commonly known as Caper Spurge or Mole Plant, is a herbaceous biennial plant that belongs to the Euphorbia family. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, but it is now widely distributed in other parts of the world. Euphorbia Lathyris has a unique appearance with a thick, fleshy stem that can grow up…
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