Flowering Plants

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Arabis

Description: Arabis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as rockcress or wallcress. The name Arabis comes from the Greek word “arabos,” which means “of Arabia.” The genus comprises around 120 species of annuals, biennials, and perennials that are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Taxonomic Information: Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Class:…
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Aposeris

Description Aposeris is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family. These plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The genus comprises approximately 25 species of annual or perennial herbs that grow up to 80 cm tall. Aposeris plants produce yellow or orange flowers that bloom from spring to summer. The leaves of these plants are…
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Apiastrum

Description Apiastrum is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family. These plants are native to South America and are known for their beautiful, daisy-like flowers. They are commonly referred to as the “golden stars” due to their bright yellow color.The genus Apiastrum comprises around 20 species of herbaceous perennials. These plants have a short, dense stem…
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Aphyllanthes

Aphyllanthes is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. The name Aphyllanthes is derived from the Greek words ‘a’ meaning ‘not’ and ‘phyllon’ meaning ‘leaf’, referring to the plant’s unusual characteristic of having no leaves. Instead, the plant’s stem takes on a leaf-like appearance, giving it the common name of ‘blue-lily’ or ‘blue…
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Aquilegia

Description Aquilegia, commonly known as Columbine, is a genus of about 60-70 species of perennial flowering plants native to meadows, woodlands, and rocky areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is known for its distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs that come in a variety of colors such as blue, pink, yellow, purple, and white. The flowers bloom in spring and…
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Aquifoliales

Description Aquifoliales is an order of flowering plants that consists of four families: Aquifoliaceae, Cardiopteridaceae, Helwingiaceae, and Phyllonomaceae. The Aquifoliaceae family is the largest and most well-known family of this order, and includes the holly (Ilex) genus, which is widely used in landscaping and as a decorative plant during the holiday season. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
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Anisodontea

Description Anisodontea is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae). It is native to Africa, specifically in the southern and eastern regions of the continent. The genus name is derived from the Greek words “anisos,” which means unequal, and “odontos,” which means tooth. This pertains to the unequal teeth of the calyx lobes.Anisodontea is a…
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Annonaceae

Description Annonaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes more than 130 genera and 2,200 species. The family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with the highest diversity found in South America. It is characterized by the presence of alkaloids, acetogenins, and other bioactive compounds that have been used in traditional medicine for their antimicrobial…
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Anemone Hupehensis Var. Japonica Pamina

Description Anemone Hupehensis Var. Japonica Pamina, also known as Japanese Anemone, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to China, Korea, and Japan and is commonly grown in gardens for its attractive blooms. The plant produces tall stems that can grow up to 1.2 meters and have dark green leaves. The flowers…
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Anemone Coronaria The Bride

Description Anemone Coronaria The Bride is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Israel. It is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 30 cm in height and 15 cm in width. The flowers of Anemone Coronaria The Bride are white with a black…
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