Western United States

  • AAtriplex Semibaccata

    Atriplex Semibaccata

    Description Atriplex Semibaccata, commonly known as the Australian saltbush, is a perennial plant species native to the western United States. It belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family and is known for its ability to tolerate salinity and drought. The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide, and it is often found in desert regions, salt flats,…

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  • AAstragalus Breweri

    Astragalus Breweri

    Description Astragalus breweri is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the western United States, specifically to California and Nevada. The plant can grow up to 50 cm tall and has a woody base with several stems. The leaves are compound and consist of 5-11 leaflets. The flowers are pink-purple and bloom…

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  • AAquilegia Flavescens

    Aquilegia Flavescens

    Description Aquilegia Flavescens, commonly known as yellow columbine, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the western United States and can be found growing in open meadows, rocky slopes, and along streams and rivers. This herbaceous perennial plant can reach a height of 60 cm and has a spread of around 30 cm.…

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  • AAbies Lasiocarpa Var. Arizonica Compacta

    Abies Lasiocarpa Var. Arizonica Compacta

    Description Abies Lasiocarpa Var. Arizonica Compacta, commonly known as the Arizona corkbark fir, is a type of fir tree that is native to the western United States. It is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach a height of up to 30 feet and a spread of up to 15 feet. This tree has a narrow, conical shape with a…

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  • OOreostemma Alpigenum

    Oreostemma Alpigenum

    Description Oreostemma Alpigenum, also known as alpine aster, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the high-altitude regions of the western United States. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and is characterized by its yellow flowers and hairy stems that grow up to 20 inches tall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Dicotyledonae Order Asterales…

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  • PPinus Coulteri

    Pinus Coulteri

    Description Pinus Coulteri, commonly known as the Coulter Pine, is a species of pine tree that is native to the western United States. It is named after Thomas Coulter, an Irish botanist who discovered the pine in California in 1832. This tree is one of the largest and most distinctive pine species in the world, known for its massive cones…

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  • VValeriana Rigida

    Valeriana Rigida

    Valeriana rigida is a perennial plant that belongs to the Valerianaceae family. It is commonly known as the stiff valerian and is native to the Western United States. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and features dense clusters of tiny pink or white flowers. It has a long blooming period, which starts in late spring and continues through…

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  • PPhysaria Rectipes

    Physaria Rectipes

    Physaria Rectipes, commonly known as the Sand-dune bladderpod, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the western United States and is a popular plant for its ornamental value. The plant is characterized by its bright yellow flowers and succulent leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It is an easy-to-grow plant that…

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  • LLomatium Repostum

    Lomatium Repostum

    Description Lomatium repostum, also known as desert parsley, is a native plant found in the western United States. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall and has a taproot that can reach up to 6 feet deep. The plant blooms from April to June, producing yellow flowers that are arranged in umbels. The plant is…

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  • PPinus Longaeva

    Pinus Longaeva

    Description Pinus Longaeva, also known as the Great Basin bristlecone pine, is a long-lived pine tree species that is native to the western United States. It is known for its ability to survive harsh environmental conditions, including cold temperatures and dry soils. The tree is slow-growing, with a lifespan that can exceed 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest…

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