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Apocynum Cannabinum

Description Apocynum Cannabinum, commonly known as Indian hemp or dogbane, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to North America, where it can be found growing in moist areas such as meadows, streambanks, and prairies. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Apium Prostratum Var. Filiforme

Description Apium Prostratum Var. Filiforme, commonly known as threadleaf marshwort, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is often found in wetlands, swamps, and along riverbanks. The plant has slender stems that can grow up to 50 cm in length and produces small white flowers that bloom from…
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Apteria Aphylla

Description Apteria Aphylla is a unique plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the Ghost Orchid due to its pale, ghostly appearance. This plant is native to Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas and is known for its striking beauty and rarity. It is an epiphyte, which means it grows on other plants and uses them…
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Aphananthe Aspera

Description Aphananthe Aspera, commonly known as the rough-leaved aphananthe, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Cannabaceae family. This tree is native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It grows up to a height of 20-30 meters and has a crown spread of around 10-15 meters. The rough-leaved aphananthe has a rounded crown and a stout…
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Aphananthe Philippinensis

Description Aphananthe Philippinensis, also known as Philippine aphananthe, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Cannabaceae. It is native to the Philippines and can grow up to 25 meters tall. The plant has a single main trunk that is usually straight, with a smooth and greyish-brown bark. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate to lanceolate…
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Aptosimum Indivisum

Description Aptosimum Indivisum is a flowering plant species that is native to Southern Africa. It belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae and is commonly known as the “single leaf cape forget-me-not.” This plant species is an annual herb that typically grows up to 30 cm in height. It has a single leaf that is ovate in shape, with a length…
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Apium

Description Apium is a genus of flowering plants in the Apiaceae family, commonly known as celery. It includes species such as Apium graveolens, which is widely cultivated as a vegetable. The plants are biennial or perennial herbs that grow up to 1 meter tall. They have a fleshy taproot and pinnately or bipinnately compound leaves. The flowers are small and…
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Aphloia

Description Aphloia is a fascinating plant that belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to tropical regions in Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean islands. The plant has the ability to grow up to 20 feet tall and spread out like a shrub. The leaves of the plant are long and oval-shaped, while the flowers are small and have…
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Aponogeton Distachyos

Description Aponogeton Distachyos, also known as Water Hawthorn or Cape Pondweed, is an aquatic plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Aponogetonaceae and is known for its beautiful white flowers that bloom in the winter and spring months. The plant has oval-shaped leaves that are green in color and can grow up to 30 inches in length.…
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Aplectrum Hyemale

Description Aplectrum Hyemale, also known as the putty root orchid, is a fascinating plant that belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This rare and elusive orchid is native to North America and can be found in the eastern regions of the United States and Canada. The plant is known for its unique and intriguing appearance, which includes a single leaf that…
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