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Gnidia Caffra

Description Gnidia Caffra, commonly known as the African Broom, is a shrub that belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique. This plant is known for its stunning and vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in clusters during the winter months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Malvales Family Thymelaeaceae…
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Gloxinia

Description Gloxinia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. The plant is native to South America, particularly Brazil. It is named after Benjamin Peter Gloxin, a German physician and botanist. The plant is known for its beautiful and showy flowers, which come in a variety of colors including pink, white, red, and purple. Gloxinia is a popular…
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Gladiolus Longicollis

Description Gladiolus Longicollis, also known as the Cape Gladiolus or the Sword Lily, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated for its showy flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Iridaceae Genus Gladiolus Appearance The Gladiolus Longicollis plant can…
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Dryopteris Pacifica

Description Dryopteris Pacifica, also known as Pacific wood fern, is a native fern species in North America. It is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family, which includes approximately 230 species of ferns. This plant is an evergreen perennial, which means it retains its foliage throughout the year. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Polypodiales Family…
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Krameria Ramosissima

Description Krameria Ramosissima, commonly known as the Desert Holly, is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. The plant belongs to the Krameriaceae family and typically grows up to a height of 1-3 feet with a spread of up to 3-4 feet. The plant produces small, fragrant, white to pink flowers that bloom in the summer…
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Dioscorea Bryoniifolia

Description Dioscorea Bryoniifolia, also known as the White Yam, is a perennial climbing vine that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to South America and can grow up to 6 meters in length. The plant produces large, white, and edible tubers that are starchy and high in carbohydrates. It is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its nutritional…
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Gaultheria Mucronata Wintertime

Description Gaultheria Mucronata Wintertime, also known as Wintergreen or Mountain Tea, is a species of evergreen shrubs that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains, and can grow up to 2 meters tall. The plant is known for its bright red berries that appear in winter, which are edible and used…
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Erica Macowanii

Description Erica Macowanii, also known as the Macowan’s Heath, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to South Africa and can be found growing in the mountains of the Western Cape. The plant has a slow growth rate and can reach up to 50cm in height with a spread of 60cm. It produces…
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Erica Abietina

Description Erica Abietina, commonly known as the Scots Pine Heath, is a flowering evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This shrub is native to the British Isles, where it is commonly found in heathland, moorland, and boggy areas. Erica Abietina is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and beautiful flowering display. This plant has a…
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Hosta Prairie Sky

Description Hosta Prairie Sky is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is a hybrid variety of Hosta that was introduced in 2001. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and stunning flowers that bloom in summer. The leaves are blue-green in color with a waxy texture and a heart-shaped structure. The flowers are lavender…
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