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Allanblackia

Description Allanblackia is a tropical rainforest tree that is native to Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The tree is known for its edible oil, which is extracted from its seeds, and its medicinal properties. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids and is used for cooking, as well as in the cosmetic industry…
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Allittia Cardiocarpa

Description Allittia Cardiocarpa is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and it is commonly found in desert areas. This plant produces small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. It is also known as the paper bag plant, heart-seed pricklyleaf, and yellowhead. Taxonomic Information…
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Allium Acuminatum

Description Allium Acuminatum is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Allium genus. It is commonly known as Hooker’s onion, tapered onion, or slimleaf onion. This plant is native to western North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, prairies, and forests. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales…
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Alchemilla Mollis

Description Alchemilla Mollis, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. This plant is native to the mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a popular garden plant that is well-known for its fuzzy, light green leaves and delicate yellow flowers. The leaves of the Alchemilla Mollis are known…
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Aleurites

Description Aleurites is a genus of plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. It consists of several species of trees and shrubs that are native to Asia and the Pacific. Aleurites plants are known for their oil-producing seeds, which have been used for centuries for various purposes, including cooking, cosmetics, and medicine. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Alectryon

Description Alectryon is a tree that belongs to the Sapindaceae family, which is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. It is also known as the bird’s eye tree or the beach cherry tree. The tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and has a broad canopy. It produces small, red fruits that contain a single seed. The bark…
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Allium Atroviolaceum

Description Allium Atroviolaceum is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is commonly known as Dark Purple Onion or Persian Onion. This species is native to the Caucasus region and Iran. Allium Atroviolaceum has a bulbous root system that produces a single stem that can grow up to 60 cm in height. The stem is…
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Allium Canadense

Description Allium Canadense, commonly known as the wild onion, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Allium genus. It is native to North America and can be found from Canada to Mexico. The plant has a distinctive onion-like aroma that is stronger when the leaves are crushed or broken. It is a popular plant in gardens due to its…
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Alismatales

Description Alismatales, also known as the water plantain order, is a diverse group of aquatic plants that are found in both freshwater and marine habitats. This order includes approximately 1650 species that are distributed across 16 families. Alismatales are characterized by their long, narrow leaves and showy flowers that are arranged in inflorescences. These plants are popular among aquarists and…
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Alchornea Ulmifolia

Description Alchornea Ulmifolia is a plant that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is also known as the Butterfly Bush or the Winged Leaf Alchornea. The plant is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is widely distributed throughout the continent. It is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. Taxonomic…
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