Plant Care

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Alepidea Delicatula

Description Alepidea Delicatula, commonly known as the African unicorn root, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the Apiaceae family and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant has a long history of use in traditional African medicine, where it is used to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, fever,…
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Alkanna

Description Alkanna, also known as Alkanet or Anchusa, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Alkanna has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant due to its healing properties. Its roots contain a red dye that has been used…
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Alchornea Davidii

Description Alchornea Davidii, also known as the “David’s Alchornea,” is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and can grow up to 5 meters tall. The plant has a unique and attractive appearance, making it a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses…
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Ajuga Multiflora

Description Ajuga Multiflora, also known as Pycnantha Multiflora, is a perennial plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and is commonly found in rocky areas, shrublands, and forests. The plant has a unique and distinctive appearance, with its beautiful blue-violet flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is widely used…
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Aira Praecox

Description Aira Praecox, also known as Early Hair-grass, is a species of grass that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a cool-season grass that typically grows in dense tufts and can reach up to 30cm in height. The plant features slender, hair-like leaves that are 1-2mm wide and about 10cm long. It also produces small, delicate…
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Agoseris Aurantiaca

Description Agoseris Aurantiaca, commonly known as the orange agoseris, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to western North America and can be found growing in rocky areas, meadows, and sagebrush fields. The plant produces stunning bright orange flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, making it a popular choice for gardeners…
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Agave Marmorata

Description The Agave Marmorata, also known as the Marble Agave, is a succulent plant native to Mexico. This plant has a unique appearance with its broad, thick leaves that are blue-gray in color and have white striations that resemble marble. The leaves of the Agave Marmorata grow in a rosette pattern and can grow up to 3 feet in length.…
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Afrohybanthus Enneaspermus

Description Afrohybanthus Enneaspermus, also known as African violet, is a plant species native to Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are oval-shaped, hairy, and dark green in color with a red margin. The flowers are tubular with five petals and can be found in shades of pink, purple, and white.…
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Aerangis Articulata

Description Aerangis Articulata, also known as the Articulated Aerangis, is an epiphytic orchid that originated from Madagascar, East Africa. It is a small orchid that can grow up to 10 cm long, and it typically blooms from winter to springtime. This orchid features unique flowers that are segmented into parts, which gives it the name “articulata.” Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Acystopteris Japonica

Acystopteris Japonica, commonly known as Japanese bladder fern, is a deciduous fern species that belongs to the family Woodsiaceae. It is native to Japan and China and can grow up to 60 cm tall and 45 cm wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophytes Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales Family Woodsiaceae Genus Acystopteris Appearance Acystopteris Japonica has a unique…
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