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Apluda

Description Apluda is a genus of grasses that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is a perennial plant that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. The plant is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and spikelets that grow in clusters. It is commonly used for fodder and as a cover crop to prevent…
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Aquilegia Atrata

Description Aquilegia Atrata, commonly known as the Dark Columbine, is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family and is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 60 cm in height. This plant is known for its beautiful, dark flowers that bloom from May to August. The flowers are pendulous and…
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Aphloia Theiformis

Description Aphloia Theiformis, also known as the Coastal Aphloia or the Soapbush, is a flowering plant native to the coastal regions of East and South Africa. It is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 6 meters in height. The plant has a long history of use by the indigenous people of Africa for medicinal and cultural purposes. The…
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Apocynum Cannabinum

Description Apocynum Cannabinum, commonly known as Indian hemp or dogbane, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to North America, where it can be found growing in moist areas such as meadows, streambanks, and prairies. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Apium Prostratum Var. Filiforme

Description Apium Prostratum Var. Filiforme, commonly known as threadleaf marshwort, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is often found in wetlands, swamps, and along riverbanks. The plant has slender stems that can grow up to 50 cm in length and produces small white flowers that bloom from…
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Apteria Aphylla

Description Apteria Aphylla is a unique plant that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the Ghost Orchid due to its pale, ghostly appearance. This plant is native to Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas and is known for its striking beauty and rarity. It is an epiphyte, which means it grows on other plants and uses them…
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Aphragmus Oxycarpus

Description Aphragmus Oxycarpus is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to China and is also known as the Chinese pearlbloom. This plant can grow up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide, and its branches are often thorny. It has dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall and produces fragrant white…
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Aphanes Arvensis

Description Aphanes arvensis, commonly known as the Parsley Piert, is a small, herbaceous annual or biennial plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. This plant grows in fields, lawns, and disturbed areas. Parsley Piert is a low-growing plant that reaches a maximum height of 15 cm. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Aphananthe Philippinensis

Description Aphananthe Philippinensis, also known as Philippine aphananthe, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Cannabaceae. It is native to the Philippines and can grow up to 25 meters tall. The plant has a single main trunk that is usually straight, with a smooth and greyish-brown bark. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate to lanceolate…
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Aquilegia Flabellata

Description Aquilegia Flabellata is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is also known as fan-shaped columbine, due to its fan-shaped leaves. This plant is native to the high altitude regions of Asia, such as the Himalayas and Tibet. The plant produces purple, white, or blue flowers that bloom in early summer. The flowers have a…
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