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Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra plant

Abelmoschus esculentus

Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as okra or lady's finger, is a versatile flowering plant valued globally...

Abelmoschus manihot

Abika

Abelmoschus manihot

Abelmoschus manihot, commonly known as the medicinal okra, is a versatile plant valued in traditional healing...

Abelmoschus moschatus

Ambrette

Abelmoschus moschatus

Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly known as musk mallow, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its aromatic...

Abies balsamea

Balsam fir

Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea, commonly known as balsam fir, is a majestic coniferous tree prized for its aromatic...

Abies sachalinensis

Sakhalin fir

Abies sachalinensis

Abies sachalinensis, commonly known as the Sachalin fir, is a majestic evergreen native to the temperate...

Abies spectabilis

Abies webbiana

Abies spectabilis

Abies spectabilis, commonly known as the East Himalayan fir, is a majestic evergreen conifer native to...

Abrus precatorius

Crab's eye

Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius, commonly known as Rosary Pea or Jequirity, is a creeping vine native to tropical...

Abutilon theophrasti

Velvetleaf

Abutilon theophrasti

Abutilon theophrasti, commonly known as velvetleaf, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices...

Acacia decurrens

Acacia decurrens

Acacia decurrens

Acacia decurrens, commonly known as the Golden Wattle, is a resilient Australian shrub prized for its...

Acacia melanoxylon

Acacia melanoxylon

Acacia melanoxylon

Acacia melanoxylon, commonly known as the Blackwood, is a significant medicinal plant native to Australia. Renowned...

Acalypha indica

Indian copperleaf

Acalypha indica

Acalypha indica, commonly known as Indian Acalypha or Copperleaf, is a versatile medicinal herb found in...

Achillea millefolium

Common yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow, is a versatile perennial herb celebrated for centuries in traditional...

Achyranthes aspera

Prickly chaff flower

Achyranthes aspera

Achyrantha aspera, commonly known as Prickly Chaff Flower, is a versatile medicinal herb widely used in...

Achyranthes bidentata

Ox knee

Achyranthes bidentata

Achyranthhes bidentata, commonly known as the two-toothed achyranthes, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various...

Aconitum fischeri

Azure monkshood

Aconitum fischeri

Aconitum fischeri, commonly known as Fischer's monkshood, is a potent perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae...

Acorus calamus

Acorus roseau

Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus, commonly known as sweet flag, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine for...

Acrocomia totai

Acrocomia totai

Acrocomia totai

Acrocomia totai, commonly known as the Macaw palm, is a versatile multipurpose plant native to tropical...

Actaea cimicifuga

Chinese cimicifuga

Actaea cimicifuga

Actaea cimicifuga, commonly known as Goldenseal, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for...

Actaea dahurica

Actaea dahurica

Actaea dahurica

Actaea dahurica, commonly known as Dahurian Bugbane, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Highly...

Actaea racemosa

Actaea racemosa

Actaea racemosa

Actaea racemosa, commonly known as black cohosh, is a perennial herb native to North American woodlands...

Actinidia chinensis

Golden kiwi

Actinidia chinensis

Actinidia chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese kiwi, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional...

Adenocarpus decorticans

Adenocarpus decorticans

Adenocarpus decorticans

Adenocarpus decorticans, commonly known as the protea-like shrub, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific...

Adenocarpus foliolosus

Adenocarpus foliolosus

Adenocarpus foliolosus

Adenocarpus foliolosus, commonly known as a unique member of the Fabaceae family, is a distinctive shrub...

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Maidenhair fern

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Adiantum capillus-venetum, commonly known as Maidenhair fern, is a delicate, moisture-loving plant cherished for its fine,...

Adonis dentata

Adonis dentata

Adonis dentata

Adonis dentata, commonly known as the Toothed Adonis, is a perennial medicinal herb native to various...

Aegle marmelos

Bengal quince

Aegle marmelos

Aegle marmelos, commonly known as Bael, is a sacred medicinal tree revered in Ayurvedic tradition. Renowned...

Aesculus hippocastanum

Conker tree

Aesculus hippocastanum

Aesculus hippocascanum, commonly known as horse chestnut, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic...

Aframomum melegueta

Grains of paradise

Aframomum melegueta

Aframomum melegueta, commonly known as cardamom pod or grains of paradise, is a highly aromatic medicinal...

Agastache foeniculum

Anise hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Agastache foeniculum, commonly known as Anise Hyssop, is a versatile perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic,...

Agastache nepetoides

Agastache nepetoides

Agastache nepetoides

Agastache nepetoides, commonly known as Catnip Bush or Anise Hyssop, is a fragrant perennial herb valued...

Agastache pallidiflora

Agastache pallidiflora

Agastache pallidiflora

Agastache pallidiflora, commonly known as pale anise hyssop, is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic...

Agastache rugosa

Chinese giant-hyssop

Agastache rugosa

Agastache rugosa, commonly known as Korean Mint, is a highly valued perennial herb in traditional medicine...

Agastache urticifolia

Agastache urticifolia

Agastache urticifolia

Agastache urticifolia, commonly known as Giant Hyssop, is a resilient perennial prized for its aromatic foliage...

Agathosma betulina

Honey buchu

Agathosma betulina

Agathosma betulina, commonly known as the gumwood, is a resilient shrub native to the Fynbos biome...

Agave americana

Agave

Agave americana

Agave americana, commonly known as the Century Plant, is a resilient succulent native to Mexico and...

Agave sisalana

Sisal

Agave sisalana

Agave sisalana, commonly known as sisal, is a perennial succulent native to Mexico. Renowned for its...

Aglaia odorata

Chinese perfume tree

Aglaia odorata

Aglaia odorata, commonly known as the fragrant Aglaias, is a tropical evergreen tree celebrated for its...

Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum

Aglaonema commutatum, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a versatile ornamental plant celebrated for its striking...

Agrimonia eupatoria

Common agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

Agriemonia eupatoria, commonly known as Eupatorium, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned...

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus glandulosa desf.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altiussima, commonly known as the Tree of Heaven, is a fast-growing deciduous species native to...

Ajuga integrifolia

Manybracteole bugle

Ajuga integrifolia

Ajuga integrifolia, commonly known as the bugleweed, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various regions...

Ajuga iva

Southern bugle

Ajuga iva

Ajuga iva, commonly known as Iva bugle, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the Himalayan...

Ajuga reptans

Bugle weed

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga reptans, commonly known as bugleweed, is a versatile perennial herb valued for its spreading habit...

Akebia quinata

Five-leaf akebia

Akebia quinata

Akebiia quinata, commonly known as Akebia or Chocolate Vine, is a versatile deciduous woody vine native...

Albizia julibrissin

Acacia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as the Persian silk tree, is a graceful flowering plant valued in...

Albizia lebbeck

Sirisa

Albizia lebbeck

Albizia lebbeck, commonly known as the Lebbeck tree or Mimosa, is a majestic deciduous species native...

Albizia procera

Tall albizzia

Albizia procera

Albizia procera, commonly known as the White Siris, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree native to tropical...

Alhagi maurorum var. maurorum

Alhagi maurorum var. maurorum

Alhagi maurorum var. maurorum

Alhagi maurorum var. maurorum, commonly known as camelthorn, is a resilient perennial shrub valued in traditional...