Saxifragaceae
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Saxifragaceae
Description Saxifragaceae is a diverse family of plants that includes over 600 species, ranging from small herbs to large shrubs. They are primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some species can be found in South America and New Zealand. One of the most distinctive features of Saxifragaceae is their flowers, which have five petals and sepals and are often…
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Micranthes Oregana
Description Micranthes Oregana, also known as Oregon saxifrage or Oregon stonecrop, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This plant is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada. It grows in rocky areas, cliffs, and alpine meadows.This plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are spoon-shaped and…
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Leptarrhena
Description Leptarrhena is a genus of flowering plants in the Saxifragaceae family. The genus consists of only one species: Leptarrhena pyrolifolia, which is commonly known as Leatherleaf. It is a deciduous perennial shrub that is native to the eastern part of North America. The plant has dark green leather-like leaves that grow in a rosette form. The leaves are 5-10…
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Chrysosplenium Japonicum
Description Chrysosplenium Japonicum, also known as Japanese golden saxifrage, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. This plant produces small yellow-green flowers and has round, heart-shaped leaves that grow in clusters at the end of slender stems. The leaves have a glossy texture and can grow up to…
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Heuchera Villosa Red Lightning
Description Heuchera Villosa Red Lightning, also known as Coral Bells, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to North America and is commonly found in rocky and woodland areas. Heuchera Villosa Red Lightning has a mounding growth habit, reaching a height of 8-10 inches and a spread of 12-18 inches. It is a…
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Hydatella
Description Hydatella is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family of Saxifragaceae. The genus consists of only one species, Hydatella inconspicua, which is a small, herbaceous plant that is native to Australia. The plant has fleshy leaves that grow in a rosette and produces small, white flowers that bloom in the summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Astilbe Chinensis Mighty Chocolate Cherry
Astilbe Chinensis Mighty Chocolate Cherry, also known as Chinese astilbe or false spirea, is a popular deciduous perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. This plant is native to East Asia and can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. It is widely cultivated for its beautiful foliage and striking inflorescences that bloom in summer. Taxonomic…
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