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Aphyllon Purpureum
Description Aphyllon Purpureum, commonly known as Purple Broomrape Plant, is a parasitic flowering plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including prairies, meadows, and forests. As a parasitic plant, Aphyllon Purpureum lacks chlorophyll and obtains its nutrients from the roots of other plants. Its stem is erect,…
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Aphyllon Fasciculatum
Description Aphyllon Fasciculatum, commonly known as clustered broomrape, is a parasitic plant that is found in North America. This plant belongs to the family Orobanchaceae, and it lacks chlorophyll, which means it cannot produce its own food through photosynthesis. Instead, it relies on other plants for its survival by attaching its roots to their roots and extracting nutrients from them.…
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Antennaria Neglecta
Antennaria Neglecta, also known as the Prairie Everlasting, is a herbaceous perennial that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is commonly found in the Great Plains region. The plant is well known for its silvery-white leaves and yellow flowers, which bloom from June to August. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Antennaria Microphylla
Description Antennaria Microphylla, commonly known as Little Leaf Pussytoes, is a small perennial plant that grows up to 15 centimeters in height. It is native to North America and can be found in regions with dry and rocky soils. The plant has a woody stem and produces white flowers that bloom from June to August. Its leaves are fuzzy and…
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Androstephium
Description Androstephium is a genus of wild onions that are native to North America. These plants are perennial herbs that belong to the Amaryllidaceae family. There are only two known species of Androstephium, which are A. coeruleum and A. breviflorum. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Amaryllidaceae Genus Androstephium Appearance The Androstephium plant…
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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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