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Maianthemum Bifolium

Maianthemum Bifolium, commonly known as False Lily of the Valley, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in moist, shaded areas such as forests, meadows, and streambanks. This plant is known for its small, delicate flowers and its ability to grow in a variety of environments.…
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Lysimachia Fortunei

Lysimachia Fortunei is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is a native plant of Eastern Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It is commonly known as Creeping Jenny or Golden Creeping Jenny due to its yellow-green leaves that resemble the foliage of moneywort. The plant is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its…
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Xanthostemon

Description Xanthostemon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to Australia and the Pacific Islands. The name “Xanthostemon” is derived from the Greek words “xanthos,” meaning yellow, and “stemon,” meaning stamen, referring to the yellow stamens of the flowers. The genus includes approximately 40 species of evergreen trees and shrubs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
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Limbarda

Description Limbarda is a genus of flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae. It is a hardy and colorful plant that is perfect for gardeners who want to add some bright hues to their garden. The genus got its name from the German botanist Johann Albert Fabricius, who named it after the German botanist Georg Wolfgang Franz Panzer’s wife, Anna Limbarda.…
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Papaver Rupifragum

Description Papaver Rupifragum, commonly known as the Spanish poppy, is a perennial flowering plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It belongs to the Papaveraceae family, which includes over 100 species of poppies. The plant grows up to 30 cm in height and has blue-green leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers are bright yellow with a black center and bloom…
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Vachellia Rigidula

Description Vachellia Rigidula, also known as Blackbrush Acacia, is a small, hardy tree or shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and can grow up to 30 feet in height, although it usually reaches only 10-15 feet in cultivation. The tree has a unique appearance, with small, dark green…
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Chamaecyparis Obtusa Nana Aurea

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Nana Aurea, also known as Dwarf Golden Hinoki Cypress, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub. It belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is native to Japan. This plant is a popular choice among gardeners due to its unique appearance and low maintenance requirements. It is commonly used as a specimen planting or as a hedge plant. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Halostachys

Description Halostachys is a genus of shrubs that belong to the Amaranthaceae family. These desert plants are native to Central Asia and are commonly found in saltwater deserts, sandy areas, and river valleys. They have a unique ability to grow in extremely harsh conditions, including high temperatures, drought, and salty soils. Some species of Halostachys are used in traditional medicine…
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Helichrysum Revolutum

Description Helichrysum Revolutum is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as Curry Plant or Licorice Plant because of its strong aroma that resembles the smell of curry or licorice. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has silver-green leaves that are covered with…
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Hypericum Olympicum

Description Hypericum Olympicum is a perennial plant belonging to the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Greece and the Balkans and is commonly known as Olympic St. John’s Wort. The plant produces bright yellow flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The leaves of Hypericum Olympicum are lance-shaped, dark green, and grow up to 8 cm long. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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