Taxonomy

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Freylinia Lanceolata

Description Freylinia Lanceolata, also known as Blue Honeybell, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family. This evergreen shrub is native to South Africa and can grow up to 3 meters tall. It has a bushy growth habit and produces attractive flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Erythrina Folkersii

Description Erythrina Folkersii, also known as African Coral Tree, is a deciduous tree species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southern Africa and can grow up to 40 feet tall. The tree has a straight, slender trunk and a broad, spreading crown. Its leaves are trifoliate and oval-shaped, with a glossy texture and a bright green…
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Drosera Macrantha

Description Drosera Macrantha, commonly known as the large-flowered sundew, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is native to the southwestern region of Western Australia and is found in sandy and peaty soils. The plant is characterized by its rosette of leaves that are covered in tentacle-like glands that secrete a sticky substance to trap insects.…
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Hypericaceae

Description Hypericaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as St. John’s Wort. This family includes over 700 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, with members found in almost every part of the world. The most notable feature of this family is the presence of glandular dots on the leaves, petals, and sepals, which…
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Hunnemannia Fumariifolia

Description Hunnemannia Fumariifolia, commonly known as Mexican Tulip Poppy or Golden Cup, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Papaveraceae family. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States and is known for its bright yellow cup-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can reach a height of 2-3 feet.…
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Helianthus Occidentalis

Description Helianthus Occidentalis, commonly known as the western sunflower, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in the western United States, from California to Montana. It is a tall plant that can grow up to 10 feet in height and has a spread of up to 3 feet.…
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Grevillea Leucopteris

Description Grevillea Leucopteris, commonly known as the White-winged Grevillea, is a flowering plant native to Western Australia. It is a member of the Proteaceae family, which includes other popular plants like Banksia and Waratah. Grevillea Leucopteris is a small shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall and 2 meters wide. It has a spreading habit and produces clusters…
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Eleocharis Parvula

Description Eleocharis Parvula, commonly known as Dwarf Hairgrass, is a popular aquatic plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and is widely used in aquariums and aquatic landscapes. The plant is known for its green, grass-like leaves that can grow up to 10 cm in height. It is a popular choice for aquascapers due…
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Hydrocotyle Blepharocarpa

Description Hydrocotyle Blepharocarpa is a species of creeping plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is also known as the Eyelash Water Pennywort and is native to South America. It is a small plant that grows in wet, marshy areas and can commonly be found in ponds, streams, and swamps. It is a popular plant in aquariums and water…
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Ficus Crocata

Description Ficus Crocata, commonly known as the Hairy Fig, is a tropical evergreen plant that belongs to the Moraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The plant can grow up to 10-15 feet tall and has large leaves that are hairy and velvety to the touch. Its fruit is edible and…
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