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Anemone Quinquefolia

Description Anemone Quinquefolia, commonly known as wood anemone or windflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in deciduous forests, along streambanks, and in meadows. This plant is a popular choice for gardens and landscaping due to its showy white flowers and ability to spread quickly.…
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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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Amyris Elemifera

Description Amyris Elemifera, also known as Torchwood, is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and has a spreading canopy. The bark is smooth, gray, and slightly fissured. The leaves are evergreen, glossy, and dark green in color.…
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Anchomanes

Description Anchomanes is a genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family, also known as the aroids. The plants in this genus are native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Anchomanes are herbaceous perennials that grow from tubers and can reach a height of up to 3 meters. They have large, shiny, heart-shaped leaves that grow on long petioles.…
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Anaphalis Margaritacea

Description Anaphalis Margaritacea, commonly known as pearly everlasting, is a flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to North America and can be found in many areas, including fields, meadows, and rocky slopes. The plant typically grows up to 1 meter in height and produces small, white, clustered flowers that resemble pearls. The leaves are narrow and oblong,…
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Androsace Septentrionalis

Description Androsace Septentrionalis, commonly known as the Northern Rock Jasmine, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to high altitude regions in North America and Asia. This plant produces small, white, and fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The leaves are small, round, and form a rosette at the base…
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Amyris Madrensis

Description Amyris Madrensis, also known as the Madre Mountains torchwood, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the citrus family (Rutaceae). This plant is native to Mexico, specifically in the Madrean Sky Islands region, where it thrives in the rocky slopes and canyons of the mountains. Amyris Madrensis is known for its aromatic fragrance, which is similar to…
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Anacardium Occidentale

Description Anacardium Occidentale, also known as the cashew tree, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Brazil but now widely cultivated in other tropical regions. It is best known for its cashew nut, which is a popular snack all over the world. The cashew tree can grow up to 12 meters tall and has a spreading canopy. It has a…
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Ancistrocladus

Description Ancistrocladus is a rare and unique plant that belongs to the Ancistrocladaceae family. It is a woody vine that is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. There are around 20 species of Ancistrocladus, and they are known for their medicinal properties. The plant has been used for centuries by indigenous people to treat various ailments,…
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Amyris Texana

Description Amyris Texana, also known as the Texas torchwood, is a small tree or shrub that is native to the southwestern United States, particularly in Texas and Mexico. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is known for its fragrant resin. The plant can grow up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, with a trunk that can reach…
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