Flowering Plants

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Geum Fragarioides

Description Geum Fragarioides, commonly known as Barren Strawberry or Appalachian Avens, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains, from Georgia to Maine. The plant is named Barren Strawberry because of its resemblance to the common strawberry plant, but it does not produce…
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Discophora

Description Discophora is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. The name Discophora comes from the Greek words “diskos” and “pherein,” which mean disk and to bear, respectively. This genus is known for its unique appearance and care requirements.Discophora plants are known for their disk-shaped flowers that have a diameter of up to 10 cm. The…
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Endospermum

Description Endospermum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as the ironwood family. It includes approximately 20 species of trees and shrubs that are native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. The leaves of Endospermum plants are simple, alternate, and have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small and insignificant, but the fruit…
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Frankeniaceae

Description Frankeniaceae is a family of flowering plants that belongs to the order Caryophyllales. Members of this family are known as sea-heaths, and they are distributed worldwide, but mainly found in the Mediterranean region, northern Africa, and southwestern Asia. The family comprises about 90 species of annual or perennial herbs, subshrubs or small shrubs, most of which are adapted to…
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Gonocaryum

Description Gonocaryum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Clusiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The genus consists of only two known species of trees, Gonocaryum calleryanum and Gonocaryum lobbianum. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Clusiaceae Genus: Gonocaryum Appearance Gonocaryum trees have a…
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Atrichoseris

Description Atrichoseris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Native to the Andes Mountains of South America, this plant is known for its stunning yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. Atrichoseris is a member of the sunflower family and is closely related to other popular plants, such as daisies and asters. Taxonomic Information…
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Asteraceae

Description Asteraceae is a large and diverse family of flowering plants commonly known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family. It is one of the largest families of angiosperms with around 32,000 species found all over the world. The family is characterized by its composite flower heads, which are made up of many small flowers arranged in a central disk…
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Asterohyptis

Description Asterohyptis is a genus of flowering plants in the Lamiaceae family, native to South America. It is a small genus, comprising only two species: Asterohyptis parvifolia and Asterohyptis verticillata. These plants are bushy and compact, with a height of up to 2 feet. They produce small, tubular flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Astilbe Japonica

Description Astilbe Japonica, also known as Japanese Astilbe, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Japan, China, and Korea. This plant belongs to the Saxifragaceae family and is a popular choice among gardeners for its beautiful feathery flowers and foliage.The Astilbe Japonica plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide, and it blooms in…
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Asterales

Description Asterales is an order of beautiful flowering plants that belong to the class Magnoliopsida. Its members are known for their beautiful flowers and include some of the most commonly known plants like sunflowers, daisies, and chrysanthemums. The flowers of Asterales have a unique structure, with the petals arranged in a circular pattern around a central disc. These plants are…
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