North American Plants
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Habenaria Clypeata
Description Habenaria Clypeata is a species of orchid that is native to North America. It is also known as the shield-fringed orchid due to the distinctive shape of its lip. This plant is found in wetlands, bogs, and fens, where it can grow up to 80 cm tall. It has a single leaf that is lance-shaped and can grow up…
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Ericameria Nauseosa Var. Turbinata
Description Ericameria Nauseosa Var. Turbinata, commonly known as Turbinata, is a shrub that is native to North America. The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and grows up to a height of 3 meters. The leaves are small, grey-green, and needle-like, and the flowers are yellow in color. This plant is known for its drought tolerance and is often used…
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Helonias
Description Helonias is a genus of perennial herbs native to North America. Also known as the Swamp Pink, Helonias produces tall, showy spikes of pink flowers in the spring. This plant is commonly found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes, and is often used for medicinal purposes due to its astringent and tonic properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Epilobium Obcordatum
Description Epilobium Obcordatum, commonly known as Rocky Mountain willowherb, is a North American perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an upright stem that grows up to 2 feet tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, measuring up to 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. The flowers are pink or purple,…
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Darlingtonia
Description Darlingtonia, also known as the Cobra Lily or California Pitcher Plant, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Sarraceniaceae family. Native to North America, this unique plant has adapted to nutrient-poor environments by developing the ability to trap and digest insects. It is named after William Darlington, an American botanist who discovered it in 1841. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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