Plants
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Asplenium Monanthes
Description Asplenium Monanthes, commonly known as the Dwarf spleenwort, is a small fern species that belongs to the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in rocky crevices and walls, as well as on limestone soils. The fronds of this fern are evergreen and grow in a dense clump, reaching a maximum height…
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Aspidistra Elatior Variegata
Description Aspidistra Elatior Variegata, also known as Variegated Cast Iron Plant, is a beautiful and versatile plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is a cultivar of the Aspidistra Elatior plant and is native to China and Vietnam. This plant is known for its ability to grow in low-light conditions and tolerate neglect, making it a popular choice for…
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Asclepias Uncialis Subsp. Ruthiae
Description Asclepias Uncialis Subsp. Ruthiae, also known as Ruth’s Tall Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and is commonly found in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Gentianales Family Asclepiadaceae Genus Asclepias Appearance Asclepias Uncialis Subsp.…
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Asperula
Description Asperula, also known as woodruff, is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. The genus includes over 300 species of annual and perennial herbs, shrubs, and small trees. Asperula plants are known for their delicate, star-shaped flowers and sweet, hay-like scent. These plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and are commonly grown as ornamentals in…
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Aspalathus Flexuosa
Description Aspalathus Flexuosa belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is commonly known as the pea family, and is native to South Africa. This species is known for its fragrant and sweet aroma and is often used to make a herbal tea that is known as rooibos. The plant has a woody stem, and its leaves are needle-like and green in…
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Aspalathus Digitifolia
Description Aspalathus Digitifolia, also known as Digitifolius Rooibos, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa, where it grows in the fynbos biome. The plant is prized for its medicinal properties and is commonly used to make herbal tea. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall…
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Asclepias Variegata
Description Asclepias Variegata, also known as Redring Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the milkweed family. The plant is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows naturally in wetlands, marshes, and swamps. Asclepias Variegata can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and typically blooms from May to August. The plant produces…
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Asparagus Capensis
Description Asparagus Capensis, also known as Cape Asparagus, is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and its shoots are harvested for food. Asparagus Capensis is a hardy plant that can withstand drought and poor soil conditions. Taxonomic…
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Aspalathus Chortophila
Description Aspalathus Chortophila, commonly known as “Rooibos,” is a flowering plant native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is well-known for its fragrant leaves, which are used to make a caffeine-free herbal tea that is enjoyed worldwide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales Family Fabaceae…
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Aspalathus Hirta
Description Aspalathus Hirta is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It is also known as “Cape Honeybush” and is a member of the Fabaceae family. The plant is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer…
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