Taxonomic

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Lophiola

Description Lophiola is a beautiful wildflower that belongs to the family of Melanthiaceae. It is also known as the turk’s-cap lily or turk’s-cap trillium. Lophiola is native to the southeastern parts of the United States, particularly in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Liliales Family Melanthiaceae Genus Lophiola…
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Quercus Canbyi

Source: bing.com Description Quercus Canbyi is a species of oak tree native to North America. It is also known as the Canby oak or the Mexican white oak. The tree can grow up to 60 feet tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 3 feet. The bark is gray and smooth when young, but becomes rough and furrowed…
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Machaerina

Description Machaerina is a genus of aquatic and bog plants that belong to the family Cyperaceae. This plant is often referred to as the umbrella plant, due to its unique appearance. The Machaerina plant is native to Central and South America, and it is often found in wetlands, marshes, and swamps. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Parrya Nudicaulis

Description Parrya Nudicaulis, commonly known as Nakedstem Parrya, is a wildflower species native to the Arctic and mountainous regions of North America. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. The plant has a single stem, which is hairless and has a reddish tinge at the base. The…
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Polygonatum Pubescens

Description Polygonatum Pubescens, also known as hairy Solomon’s seal, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asparagus family. It is native to the eastern part of North America, ranging from Nova Scotia to Georgia. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has arching stems that are covered in tiny hairs. The leaves are alternate and oval-shaped,…
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Lindenbergia Grandiflora

Description Lindenbergia Grandiflora is a flowering plant from the family of Scrophulariaceae. This plant is native to the Himalayan region, specifically found in India, Bhutan, and Nepal. This plant is also known as Largeflower Yellow False Snapdragon. It blooms from August to October with bright yellow flowers in clusters. Its leaves are grayish-green, ovate, and grow up to 5 cm…
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Welwitschia Mirabilis

Description Welwitschia Mirabilis is a unique and fascinating plant that is native to the Namib Desert in Namibia and Angola in southern Africa. It is an evergreen plant that belongs to the gymnosperm group of plants, which means that it produces naked seeds. The plant has a large, woody, and cylindrical stem that can grow up to 1.5 meters in…
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Sorghum

Description Sorghum is a cereal grain that belongs to the Poaceae family, which includes other popular grains such as wheat, rice, and oats. It is a versatile crop that can be grown in different climates and soil types, making it an important food source in many countries. Sorghum is commonly used as a feed for livestock, but it is also…
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Zantedeschia Night Cap

Description Zantedeschia Night Cap, also known as Calla Lily, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Araceae and is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.The plant has a rhizomatous root system and produces long, dark green leaves that are arrow-shaped. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and come in shades…
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Brachyglottis Sciadophila

Description Brachyglottis Sciadophila, also known as Pachystegia insignis var. insignis, is a shrub native to New Zealand. It grows up to 2 meters tall and 1.5 meters wide. The leaves are thick, leathery, and green on top with a silvery underside. In the summer, it produces yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 3 cm. It is a hardy evergreen…
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