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Lomatium Repostum

Description Lomatium repostum, also known as desert parsley, is a native plant found in the western United States. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall and has a taproot that can reach up to 6 feet deep. The plant blooms from April to June, producing yellow flowers that are arranged in umbels. The plant is…
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Zizia Trifoliata

Description Zizia Trifoliata, also known as meadow zizia, is a native plant to North America. This herbaceous perennial is a member of the Apiaceae family and produces beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in the summer months. It typically grows up to 2-3 feet tall and spreads through rhizomes to form colonies. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Lomandra

Description Lomandra is a genus of perennial plants native to Australia, belonging to the family Asparagaceae. There are about 50 species of Lomandra, most of which are endemic to Australia, with a few found in New Guinea and New Caledonia. Lomandra is a versatile and hardy plant that can grow in various environments, from deserts to rainforests. It is commonly…
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Polytaenia Texana

Description Polytaenia Texana, also known as Texas parsley or prairie parsley, is a native plant species found in the south-central regions of the United States, particularly in Texas. It belongs to the Apiaceae family and has been used as a medicinal herb by the Native American tribes for centuries. The plant produces tiny white flowers that bloom in clusters, and…
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Raukaua Simplex

Description Raukaua Simplex, also known as the New Zealand Shield Fern, is a unique evergreen plant native to New Zealand. It is a member of the Pittosporaceae family and is typically found in coastal and lowland forests, as well as scrublands and swamps. The plant is known for its striking appearance, with deep green, leathery leaves and a bold, structural…
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Boechera Lyallii

Description Boechera Lyallii is a native plant species of North America that belongs to the mustard family. It is commonly known as Lyall’s Rockcress or Alaska Rockcress. This perennial plant is grown for its attractive foliage and showy white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can grow up to 30 cm tall and 45 cm wide. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Coprosma Foetidissima

Description Coprosma foetidissima, commonly known as stinkwood or putaputaweta, is a species of shrub that is native to New Zealand. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and can grow up to 10 meters tall. The plant is characterized by its strong odor, which is emitted when its leaves are crushed, and its small, round, greenish-yellow fruit. Coprosma foetidissima…
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Collaea Argentina

Description Collaea Argentina, also known as the Argentinian Collaea, is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to Argentina. It belongs to the legume family and is known for its vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in the summer months. This plant is commonly grown for its beautiful flowers and its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds. Taxonomic…
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Euthamia Graminifolia

Description Euthamia graminifolia, commonly known as grass-leaved goldenrod or flat-topped goldenrod, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats like meadows, prairies, and wetlands. This plant typically grows up to a height of two to five feet and has elongated, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers…
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Helenium Bolanderi

Description Helenium Bolanderi, commonly known as Bolander’s sneezeweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to California and Oregon in the United States. This plant typically grows to be about 1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. It has a clump-forming growth habit and produces multiple upright stems that are covered in leaves and flowers.Bolander’s sneezeweed gets its name…
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