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Asparagus Striatus

Description Asparagus Striatus is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is also known as the Ladder Fern or Climbing Asparagus due to its ability to climb walls and other surfaces with the help of its thorny stems. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is commonly found in forests,…
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Asclepias Sullivantii

Description Asclepias Sullivantii, commonly known as Sullivant’s Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. Native to North America, this plant can be found in the central and eastern regions of the United States. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Gentianales Family Asclepiadaceae Genus Asclepias Appearance The plant grows up to…
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Aspalathus Nigra

Description Aspalathus Nigra, commonly known as the Black Rooibos, is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas and mountain slopes. The plant is popular for its leaves, which are commonly used to make herbal tea. Unlike its cousin, the Red Rooibos,…
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Asparagus Aethiopicus

Description Asparagus Aethiopicus, also known as Sprenger’s asparagus or the Asparagus Fern, is a species of ornamental plant in the asparagus family. This plant is native to South Africa and Mozambique but is now widely cultivated in many countries. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters in height and spreads up to 1.5 meters in width.…
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Ascomycota

Description Ascomycota is a diverse phylum of fungi characterized by their microscopic spore-bearing structures called asci. They are found in a variety of habitats, including soil, water, and decaying organic matter. Ascomycota includes many important plant pathogens, as well as edible and medicinal fungi. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Fungi Phylum Ascomycota Class Ascomycetes Order Various Family Various Genus Various…
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Asparagales

Description Asparagales is an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants, commonly known as the asparagus or orchid order. It is one of the largest orders of flowering plants, containing over 16,000 species distributed across 14 families. Asparagales includes some of the most economically important plants such as onions, garlic, asparagus, and orchids. The order is characterized by its herbaceous habit, parallel-veined…
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Asclepias Speciosa

Description Asclepias Speciosa, commonly known as the showy milkweed, is a native plant found in the western regions of North America. This herbaceous perennial plant grows up to 3 feet tall and has broad leaves with a velvety texture. Asclepias Speciosa is a member of the milkweed family, and its flowers bloom in clusters from late spring to early summer.…
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Asparagus Mucronatus

Description Asparagus Mucronatus, also known as “Asparagus Fern,” is a perennial plant that belongs to the genus Asparagus in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and is highly valued for its ornamental purposes. The plant has long, thin stems that can reach up to 2 meters in length and are covered with small, needle-like leaves. It produces…
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Asimina Parviflora

Description Asimina Parviflora, commonly known as smallflower pawpaw, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that belongs to the Annonaceae family. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 20 feet tall in its natural habitat. The smallflower pawpaw is known for its unique and interesting flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer.…
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Asparagus Macowanii

Description Asparagus Macowanii, also known as the Ming Fern, is a species of fern native to South Africa. This evergreen plant is known for its delicate, feathery foliage and ease of care, making it a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens alike. Its long, thin stems can reach up to 3 feet in length, with small leaflets that resemble…
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