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Dionaea muscipula
Common Names: Venus Flytrap Phonetic Spelling: dy-oh-NEE-uh MUS-sip-yoo-luh Description: The Dionaea muscipula is a small, perennial carnivorous plant that typically grows 15 to 30 centimeters (6 to 12 inches) tall. It has a rosette of basal leaves with specialized leaf structures known as traps. The leaves are modified into lobes with hinged, tooth-edged traps that…
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Larix gmelinii var. olgensis
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Larix gmelinii var. olgensis, commonly known as Olgan Larch, is a deciduous coniferous tree that can grow up to 30-40 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It has a conical crown with horizontally spreading branches. The needles are soft, light green, and turn golden yellow…
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia
Common Names: San Diego Thornmint Phonetic Spelling: a-kan-tho-MIN-tha il-i-si-FOH-lee-uh Description: Acanthomintha ilicifolia is a small annual herb that typically grows 10 to 40 centimeters (4 to 16 inches) tall. It has a branched, somewhat sprawling form and is covered in glandular hairs. The leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate, and have spiny-toothed margins, resembling holly…
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Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata, or Korean Early Lilac
Description: Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata, or Korean Early Lilac, is a hardy and attractive deciduous shrub known for its early-blooming, fragrant flowers. While it requires some care to manage pests and diseases, its ornamental value makes it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. Its non-invasive nature and adaptability to various soil conditions further enhance…
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Achillea millefolium
Phonetic Spelling ah-KIL-ee-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um Common Names Appearance Habitats Environmental Impacts Growth Factors Fun Facts