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Arbutus Arizonica
Description Arbutus Arizonica, also known as Arizona Madrone or Arizona Strawberry Tree, is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. This plant is known for its beautiful red bark, bell-shaped flowers, and edible fruit. It can grow up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide, but is usually smaller in cultivation. The plant has a…
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Amelanchier Grandiflora Balllerina
Description The Amelanchier Grandiflora Ballerina is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is also known as the Snowy Mespilus or Apple Serviceberry. This plant is native to North America and can grow up to 3-6 meters tall. It is popular among gardeners due to its beautiful white flowers that bloom in the spring and its edible…
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Alphitonia Incana
Description Alphitonia Incana, also known as the “Red Ash” or “Leatherwood Ash”, is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea and can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown of foliage. The bark is rough and grey-brown in color, with…
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Allium Drummondii
Description Allium Drummondii, also known as Drummond’s Onion, is a beautiful wild onion that is native to the central United States. This plant is a member of the Allium family, which includes onions, garlic, and chives. Allium Drummondii is a perennial plant that produces delicate, globe-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
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Agropyron
Description Agropyron is a genus of perennial grasses that belongs to the Poaceae family, commonly known as the grass family. This genus includes several species of grasses that are widely used for landscaping, gardening, and farming. One of the most popular species of Agropyron is the wheatgrass, which is known for its nutritional value and medicinal properties.Wheatgrass, also known as…
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Adenostoma
Description Adenostoma, commonly known as chamise, is a genus of evergreen shrubs that belongs to the rose family. The plant is native to dry regions of western North America, including California, Arizona, and Nevada. Adenostoma is a popular choice for landscaping in arid regions, as it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. The plant is characterized by its small, leathery…
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Acer Palmatum Emperor I
Description Acer Palmatum Emperor I is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Aceraceae family. It is native to Japan and Korea and is known for its stunning foliage and attractive shape. This tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It is a slow-growing tree that can live for up to 100 years. Taxonomic Information…
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Acer Negundo
Description Acer Negundo, commonly known as Boxelder, is a deciduous tree belonging to the maple family, Aceraceae. It is native to North America, where it grows in riparian areas, floodplains, and other moist habitats. This fast-growing tree can reach up to 50 feet in height and has a broad, spreading canopy. It is known for its attractive foliage, which consists…
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Acanthus
Description The acanthus plant is a hardy perennial that is often used in landscaping and gardening. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is known for its striking appearance and medicinal properties. It is a hardy plant that can grow in a range of soil types and climates. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots…
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Acacia Heterophylla
Description Acacia Heterophylla is a small to medium-sized tree that is native to eastern Australia. It belongs to the family Fabaceae and is commonly known as the “Silver-leaved Acacia” or “Silver Wattle”. It can grow up to 12 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimeters. The leaves of this plant are unique, with juvenile leaves being…
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