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Arnica Latifolia

Description Arnica Latifolia is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as “Broadleaf Arnica” or “Mountain Arnica” and is native to the mountainous regions of western North America. This plant species is known for its medicinal properties, as its roots and flowers have been traditionally used to treat various ailments such as bruises,…
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Arnica Chamissonis

Description Arnica Chamissonis is a perennial flowering plant that is native to North America, particularly in the western region. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall with a hairy stem and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The leaves are also…
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Artemisia Douglasiana

Description Artemisia Douglasiana, also known as mugwort, is a perennial plant native to California. It is part of the Asteraceae family and is well-known for its medicinal properties. This plant can grow up to six feet tall, and its leaves are gray-green and finely dissected. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Artemisia Douglasiana has…
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Annona Muricata

Description Annona Muricata, commonly known as soursop, graviola, or custard apple, is a tropical fruit tree that belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and some parts of Africa, and is widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and produces large, heart-shaped…
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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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Allanblackia

Description Allanblackia is a tropical rainforest tree that is native to Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The tree is known for its edible oil, which is extracted from its seeds, and its medicinal properties. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids and is used for cooking, as well as in the cosmetic industry…
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Alkanna Orientalis

Description Alkanna orientalis, also known as Oriental bugloss or Alkanet, is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. The plant is recognized for its beautiful blue to purple flowers and is cultivated for its medicinal properties and ornamental value. Alkanna orientalis has a long history of traditional use…
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Aegilops

Description Aegilops is a genus of wild grass, commonly known as goatgrass, native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It belongs to the family of Poaceae, and it is an important source of genetic material for wheat breeding. Aegilops is a diploid or tetraploid, which means it has two or four sets of chromosomes. Aegilops is a valuable grass…
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Acacia Melanoxylon

Description Acacia Melanoxylon, also known as Blackwood or Australian Blackwood, is a medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and the islands of King and Flinders in the Bass Strait. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a spread of 10-15 meters. It has a straight…
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Momordica

Description Momordica is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is commonly known as the bitter gourd plant, and it is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as diabetes, fever, and…
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