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Penstemon Azureus
Description Penstemon azureus, commonly known as the Rocky Mountain penstemon, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the United States, specifically to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall and produces blue-violet flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Sorghastrum Elliottii
Description Sorghastrum Elliottii, commonly known as Elliott’s Indian grass, is a native grass in the United States. It is widely distributed from the eastern states of the USA to the central plains. The grass is a perennial bunchgrass that can grow up to 4-6 feet tall. Its leaves are blue-green with a glossy texture and can grow up to 2…
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Selaginella Arizonica
Description Selaginella Arizonica, commonly known as the Arizona Spikemoss, is a small, spiky plant that belongs to the family Selaginellaceae. This plant is native to the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is a non-flowering plant that reproduces through spores. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Lycopodiophyta Class Lycopodiopsida Order Selaginellales Family Selaginellaceae Genus Selaginella…
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Platanthera Flava Var. Herbiola
Platanthera Flava Var. Herbiola is a species of orchid that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the green fringed orchid due to its fringed petals. It is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Orchidaceae…
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Arctostaphylos Myrtifolia
Description Arctostaphylos Myrtifolia, commonly known as the Ione Manzanita, is a plant that is native to California, United States. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. This plant is part of the Ericaceae family and is known for its beautiful red bark and bright green leaves. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy…
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