Ornamental Value

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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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Periploca Laevigata

Description Periploca Laevigata is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a deciduous shrub that is commonly grown for its ornamental value. The plant produces clusters of small, fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by long, slender, green seed pods that turn brown as they mature.…
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Stipa Gigantea

Description Stipa Gigantea, commonly known as Giant Feather Grass, is a perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has long, slender stems that are topped with feathery plumes of golden-brown flowers in the summer. The leaves of Stipa Gigantea are narrow, green,…
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Valeriana Rigida

Valeriana rigida is a perennial plant that belongs to the Valerianaceae family. It is commonly known as the stiff valerian and is native to the Western United States. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and features dense clusters of tiny pink or white flowers. It has a long blooming period, which starts in late spring and continues through…
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Trapa Natans Var. Japonica

Description Trapa Natans Var. Japonica is a species of aquatic plant that is native to Asia. It is commonly known as the Japanese water chestnut and is popular for its ornamental value. This plant is a perennial herb that grows in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It has an impressive growth rate and can grow…
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Schrebera Alata

Description Schrebera Alata, also known as the Winged Star Apple or the Winged Schrebera, is a tropical tree found in Africa and Asia. It belongs to the Oleaceae family and is known for its medicinal properties and ornamental value. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a broad, spreading crown. Its leaves are large, glossy, and…
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Wrightia Saligna

Description Wrightia Saligna, also known as the Water Jasmine or Milky Way, is a small flowering tree that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Thailand, and Malaysia. The plant has an ornamental value and is often grown in gardens and parks as a decorative tree. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Butia Yatay

Description The Butia Yatay, also known as the Pindo Palm, is a type of palm tree that is native to South America. This palm tree is known for its ornamental value and edible fruit, making it a popular choice for gardeners and landscape designers. The Pindo Palm can grow up to 20 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet,…
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Astilbe Simplicifolia Bronce Elegans

Astilbe Simplicifolia Bronce Elegans is a beautiful perennial plant known for its elegant bronze-red foliage and delicate pink flowers. It belongs to the Saxifragaceae family and is native to East Asia, specifically Japan, China, and Korea. This plant is commonly grown for its ornamental value and is a popular choice for shady gardens, borders, and containers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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