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Andropogon Virginicus
Description Andropogon Virginicus is a native plant species found in North America. Commonly known as broomsedge bluestem, it is a warm-season grass that grows in clumps up to 3 feet tall. The plant produces hardy stems that are green in the early stages but turn brownish-red as they mature. The leaves are 2-10 inches long and 1/8-1/4 inch wide. Taxonomic…
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Amphiachyris
Description Amphiachyris is a unique wildflower that is native to North America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to fall. The plant is also commonly known as Broomweed due to its broom-like appearance. Amphiachyris is a hardy plant that can thrive in a variety of…
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Amorpha Canescens
Description Amorpha Canescens, commonly known as Leadplant or Prairie Shoestring, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae or legume family. This stunning plant is native to North America and can be found in several states, including Colorado, Texas, and Nebraska. It is known for its unique appearance, with tiny purple-blue flowers and gray-green leaves that give it…
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Amelanchier Humilis
Description Amelanchier Humilis, also known as low serviceberry, is a deciduous shrub species, which is native to North America. This shrub is a member of the Rosaceae family, which is known for its ornamental value and fruit production. The low serviceberry is a slow-growing shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 feet and a width of up…
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Alnus Alnobetula Subsp. Fruticosa
Description Alnus Alnobetula Subsp. Fruticosa, commonly known as the Dwarf Alder, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Betulaceae family. It is native to Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America, and can grow up to a height of 1-3 meters. The plant has a bushy, spreading habit, with multiple stems arising from a single base. It produces small, greenish-yellow…
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Agastache Summer Sunset
Description Agastache Summer Sunset is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. It is also known as Hyssop, Anise Hyssop, or Hummingbird Mint. The plant is native to North America and is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a pleasant fragrance and is known for its medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Agalinis Strictifolia
Description Agalinis Strictifolia, commonly known as the Pineland Agalinis or Slenderleaf False Foxglove, is a beautiful wildflower that grows in various parts of North America. It is a member of the Orobanchaceae family and is classified as an annual plant.This plant species is known for its slender stems, which can grow up to 60 cm in height. The leaves are…
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Acorus Calamus Var. Americanus
Description Acorus Calamus Var. Americanus, also known as American Sweet Flag, is a native plant of North America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. The plant is known for its long, narrow leaves that can grow up to 3 feet in length. It produces a distinctive sweet scent when crushed,…
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Acoelorrhaphe
Description Acoelorrhaphe is a genus of palms native to North and South America. It belongs to the Arecaceae family and is characterized by its single-trunked, feather-like fronds. The genus includes only two species: Acoelorrhaphe wrightii and Acoelorrhaphe elegans. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Arecales Family Arecaceae Genus Acoelorrhaphe Appearance Acoelorrhaphe palm trees can grow…
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Achnatherum
Description Achnatherum is a grass genus that is commonly found in North America. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is known for its tall and slender stems that can grow up to 6 feet in height. The leaves of Achnatherum are narrow and long, and the grass produces feathery inflorescences that can be either erect or drooping. Taxonomic Information…
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