Western North America

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Solidago Lepida Var. Salebrosa

Description Solidago Lepida Var. Salebrosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly found in western North America and is known for its bright yellow flowers. The plant grows up to 1-2 feet tall and has a spread of 1-2 feet. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, with a rough texture. The flowers are…
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Triphysaria

Description Triphysaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is commonly known as the “three fruit” due to the presence of three fruits in each capsule. This genus comprises approximately 14 species of annual or perennial plants that are found in western North America. Triphysaria plants are hemiparasites, which means they obtain some of…
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Penstemon Labrosus

Description Penstemon Labrosus, commonly known as the Showy Beardtongue, is a perennial plant native to western North America. It belongs to the family Plantaginaceae and is characterized by its showy tubular flowers, which bloom in early summer to early fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Plantaginaceae Genus Penstemon Appearance The Penstemon Labrosus…
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Pogogyne

Description Pogogyne is a genus of aromatic plants that are native to western North America. These plants are often found in the coastal regions of California, where they thrive in sandy soils and full sun exposure. They are known for their fragrant leaves, which release a pleasant scent when crushed. Pogogyne plants are typically small and compact, with a bushy…
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Pellaea Cordifolia

Description Pellaea Cordifolia, commonly known as the Heartleaf Cliffbrake, is a fern species native to Western North America. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 centimeters in height and has a spread of up to 60 centimeters. The plant has a heart-shaped base and branching fronds that are dark green in color. The fronds are 10-40 centimeters…
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Iris Tenax

Iris Tenax, also known as Toughleaf Iris, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. This plant is native to western North America and is commonly found in areas with moist soil, including meadows, wetlands, and along streams and rivers. Taxonomic Information: Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Iridaceae Genus Iris Appearance: Iris…
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Calochortus Nuttallii

Description Calochortus Nuttallii, also known as the Sego Lily, is a beautiful flowering plant native to western North America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall and has a bulbous base. The plant produces one or more erect stems that bear two to eight showy flowers. The flowers are white, pink, or lavender with dark…
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Castilleja Latifolia

Description Castilleja latifolia, commonly known as the mountain paintbrush, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to western North America, particularly in the Rocky Mountains, and can be found growing in open meadows, rocky slopes, and forest edges. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and has bright red, showy flowers that…
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Clarkia Pulchella

Description Clarkia Pulchella, commonly known as deerhorn clarkia, is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to western North America. It belongs to the Onagraceae family and is an annual plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. The plant produces slender stems with green leaves that are hairy and toothed. Its flowers are showy and brightly colored, ranging from…
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Bromus Carinatus

Description Bromus Carinatus is a grass species commonly found in western North America. It is also known as California brome or mountain brome. This perennial grass can grow up to 3 feet tall and has long, narrow leaves with rough edges. Its flowers are arranged in loose clusters and are greenish-purple in color. It blooms from May to July and…
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