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Aster Trinervius

Description Aster Trinervius is a small perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly known as Shima-Kumazasa or Three-nerved Aster. The plant can grow up to 80 cm in height and has a spreading habit. It is a popular ornamental plant, prized for its attractive foliage and flowers. Taxonomic Information…
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Astragalus Asymmetricus

Description Astragalus Asymmetricus is a member of the Fabaceae family and is commonly known as the Asymmetric Milk Vetch. It is native to western North America, particularly in the Rocky Mountains and the Intermountain West. This plant species is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 inches tall and has a spread of up to 12 inches. It produces…
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Astilboides

Description Astilboides is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants native to Asia. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family and is closely related to Astilbe. The plant is notable for its large, glossy, and deeply lobed leaves that resemble those of a large Hosta. It produces showy white flowers in the summer that rise above the foliage on tall…
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Asterella

Description Asterella is a genus of aquatic mosses that belong to the family Aytoniaceae. These mosses are commonly used in aquariums and terrariums as they are easy to care for and add a beautiful touch to any aquatic or terrestrial environment. Asterella mosses are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Taxonomic…
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Astragalus Allochrous Var. Playanus

Description Astragalus Allochrous Var. Playanus is a plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is commonly known as the legume or pea family. It is native to the United States, particularly in the states of Arizona and New Mexico. This plant species is also known as Playa Milkvetch, which is derived from its habitat and the appearance of…
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Astragalus Drummondii

Description Astragalus Drummondii, also known as Drummond’s milkvetch, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. This native plant is found in the central and southern regions of the United States, and it is commonly used for erosion control, land reclamation, and as a forage crop for livestock. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Aster Ericoides F. Prostratum Snow Flurry

Description Aster Ericoides F. Prostratum Snow Flurry, commonly known as Snow Flurry, is an herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to North America and has a mounding, spreading growth habit. It produces an abundance of small, white, daisy-like flowers that bloom from late summer to early fall. Snow Flurry is a perfect addition…
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Astragalus Agrestis

Description Astragalus Agrestis is a plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as “Field Milkvetch” and is native to North America. It is known for its ability to survive in harsh environments and can be found in desert regions, grasslands, and forests. This plant has a unique ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which makes…
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Astilbe Chinensis Var. Taquetii Superba

Description Astilbe Chinensis Var. Taquetii Superba is a perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to China and is commonly known as False Spirea. This plant has a clumping habit and features attractive foliage and fluffy, colorful flower plumes that bloom in late summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales…
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Asplenium Capense

Description Asplenium Capense, also known as the Cape spleenwort, is a fern that belongs to the family Aspleniaceae. The plant is native to South Africa and is commonly found growing in rocky crevices, cliff faces, and forest floors. The fern has a unique appearance, with its fronds growing in a rosette pattern and reaching a height of up to 40cm.…
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