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Equisetum Hyemale

Description: Equisetum Hyemale, commonly known as scouring rush, is a perennial plant belonging to the Equisetaceae family. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found growing in wetlands, marshes, and along riverbanks. This plant has long been used for its abrasive quality, and its stems were once used to scour pots and pans. Taxonomic Information:…
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Geranium Columbinum

Description Geranium Columbinum, also known as Long-stalked Crane’s-bill, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Geranium family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including meadows, prairies, and woodlands. The plant typically grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with hairy stems and leaves that are deeply divided into…
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Arisaema Formosanum

Description Arisaema Formosanum is a perennial plant native to Taiwan. It is also known as the Taiwanese Jack-in-the-Pulpit or Cobra Lily due to its unique flower shape that resembles a cobra emerging from a hood. The plant grows up to 60cm tall and has a single stem with a single leaf at the top. The flower is a spadix, which…
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Arctostaphylos Insularis

Description Arctostaphylos insularis, also known as island manzanita, is a shrub that is native to California and Baja California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family and can reach heights of up to 15 feet. The plant has a unique appearance, with twisting branches and reddish-brown bark that peels to reveal a smooth, reddish layer underneath. The leaves are…
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Antennaria Lanata

Description Antennaria Lanata, also known as the woolly pussytoes or ladies’ tobacco, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant can grow up to 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide. It is native to North America and can be found in dry and rocky areas such as prairies, meadows, and sand dunes. Taxonomic Information…
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Anemopsis

Description Anemopsis is a genus of aquatic perennial plant that belongs to the Saururaceae family. It is commonly known as American or yerba mansa, and its native habitat is limited to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The leaves of Anemopsis are broad and arrow-shaped, and they grow up to 30 centimeters in length. The flowers are small and…
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Anemanthele Lessoniana

Description Anemanthele Lessoniana, also known as Pheasant’s tail grass or New Zealand wind grass, is an ornamental grass native to New Zealand. It’s a tufted perennial grass that grows up to 1.2 meters tall and 1 meter wide. Its leaves are narrow, arching, and can range from green to bronze or orange, depending on the season. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Aloe Humilis

Description Aloe Humilis is a succulent plant that belongs to the Aloe genus. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly found in dry, rocky areas. The plant grows up to 12 inches tall and has a rosette of fleshy leaves that are green-grey in color. The leaves are triangular in shape and have small, sharp teeth along the margins.…
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Allium Atropurpureum

1. Description Allium Atropurpureum, also known as the Dark Purple Onion, is a bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Allium genus. It is native to Asia and Europe but is now widely cultivated in gardens around the world. The plant produces globular flower heads that are rich purple in color and are made up of numerous small flowers. The…
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Acer Shirasawanum Autumn Moon

Description Acer Shirasawanum Autumn Moon is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Aceraceae family. It is also known as full moon maple or golden full moon maple due to its unique foliage color. It is a hybrid of Acer shirasawanum and Acer palmatum. This tree is native to Japan and is widely grown in North America, especially in gardens…
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