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Gilia Achilleifolia

Description Gilia Achilleifolia, also known as Desert Gilia or Achillea-leaf Gilia, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky areas and desert habitats. This plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and has narrow leaves with clusters of tiny, white…
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Gaultheria Rupestris

Description Gaultheria Rupestris, also known as Rocky Mountain wintergreen or alpine wintergreen, is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the western regions of North America. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is known for its edible berries and medicinal properties. The plant typically grows up to 15cm in height and spreads over an area of 30cm. Gaultheria Rupestris has…
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Euryops Linifolius

Description Euryops Linifolius is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as the “Thread-leaved Euryops” due to its narrow, linear leaves. The plant has a shrub-like growth habit and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and summer.…
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Hydrastis

Description Hydrastis, commonly known as Golden Seal, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in the eastern part of the United States, especially in the Appalachian Mountains. Golden Seal has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties. Taxonomic…
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Halerpestes Cymbalaria

Description Halerpestes Cymbalaria is a beautiful, trailing plant that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is commonly known as Kenilworth Ivy or Ivy-leaved Toadflax. This plant has its origin in Europe, but it can also be found in North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Halerpestes Cymbalaria is a perennial plant that can grow up to 20 inches long. It…
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Festuca Idahoensis Subsp. Roemeri

Description Festuca Idahoensis Subsp. Roemeri is a perennial bunchgrass that is native to the western United States. It is commonly known as Roemer’s fescue and is often used in landscaping due to its attractive blue-green foliage and drought tolerance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order Poales Family Poaceae Genus Festuca Appearance Roemer’s fescue has narrow,…
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Eryngium Viviparum

Description Eryngium Viviparum, also known as Alaskan Eryngo or Viviparous Eryngo, is a hardy perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. This plant is native to Alaska and can be found in other regions of North America, including Canada and Russia. Eryngium Viviparum is a unique plant that has been used for various medicinal purposes by indigenous people in…
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Downingia Cuspidata

Description Downingia Cuspidata, commonly known as the toothed calicoflower, is a flowering plant native to California. It belongs to the family Campanulaceae and is an annual herb that grows up to 6 inches tall. The plant is known for its unique blue-purple flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Avonia Ustulata

Description Avonia Ustulata is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Portulacaceae. It is native to the arid regions of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. This plant is also known as the “burnt avonia” due to its unique appearance. It is a small, slow-growing succulent that forms a compact rosette of leaves, which is perfect for rock gardens, terrariums…
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Kalopanax

Description Kalopanax is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is also known as the devil’s walking stick, due to its sharp thorns that are present on the trunk and branches. This plant is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and can grow up to 20-30 feet tall. It has a unique appearance, with a textured bark…
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