Perennial Herbaceous Plant

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Achillea Setacea

Description Achillea Setacea, commonly known as Bristly Yarrow, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The plant grows up to 60cm tall and has a sturdy stem with grey-green leaves. The flowers bloom in late spring and summer and are usually white or cream-colored.…
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Ranunculus Kirkii

Description Ranunculus Kirkii, also known as the Kirk’s buttercup or the alpine buttercup, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the high altitude regions of East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. The plant grows up to 30cm tall and has green leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers are bright yellow and…
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Lathyrus Lanszwertii

Description Lathyrus Lanzwerti, commonly known as Lanzwerti sweet pea, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. This plant can grow up to 2 meters tall with a twining habit. The leaves of Lathyrus Lanzwerti are pinnate, consisting of two leaflets, with a length of 2-7 cm. The…
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Parnassia Delavayi

Description Parnassia Delavayi is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Celastraceae. It is native to China, specifically in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet. This plant is commonly known as Delavay’s Grass-of-Parnassus, which is named after the French botanist, Pere Delavay who discovered this species in 1884.The leaves of Parnassia Delavayi are basal and form a…
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Wurmbea Punctata

Wurmbea Punctata is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Colchicaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. The plant is commonly known as spotted onion or spotted lily. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots Order Liliales Family Colchicaceae…
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Leptosiphon Jepsonii

Description Leptosiphon Jepsonii, commonly known as Jepson’s leptosiphon, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Phlox family. It is native to the Western United States, specifically found in California’s central coast ranges, and can grow up to 40 cm tall. The flowers are small, with pink to lavender petals and yellow centers, and bloom from March to May.…
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Thesium Viridifolium

Thesium viridifolium, also known as greenleaf lacepod, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Santalaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and is commonly found in open woodlands and meadows. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Santalales Family Santalaceae Genus Thesium Appearance Thesium viridifolium grows up to 50 cm in height…
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Tofieldia Calyculata

Description Tofieldia Calyculata, also known as Scottish Asphodel or Flyflower, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Tofieldiaceae family. This plant species is native to Europe and North America and can grow up to 20cm in height. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Taxonomic Information…
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Veronica Zygantha

Description Veronica Zygantha is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It is also known as Alpine Speedwell or Veronica Bellflower. The plant grows up to 20 cm in height and has a creeping habit. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are blue-violet with a white center. Veronica Zygantha blooms from May to September. Taxonomy Veronica…
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Procris Pedunculata

Description Procris Pedunculata, also known as the long-fruited yellow-sorrel, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and wet areas. The plant has a straight and slender stem that can grow up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are trifoliate, with each leaflet having…
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