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Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants with large and often prominent flowers, native to the Northern Hemisphere. The web page lists the seven sections and 111 species of Lilium, and their common names, native ranges, and etymology.
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae, commonly called angiosperms. They are the most diverse group of land plants with over 300,000 species, and include all forbs, grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, and aquatic plants.
Learn the meanings of various plants in different cultures and traditions, from flowers to trees to herbs. Find out how plants are used to express love, friendship, gratitude, hope, and more.
Eucalyptus (/ ˌ juː k ə ˈ l ɪ p t ə s /) [2] is a genus of more than 700 species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae.Most species of Eucalyptus are trees, often mallees, and a few are shrubs.
Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is an aquatic plant with showy flowers and edible seeds. It is the national flower of India and Vietnam, and has a long history of cultivation and symbolism in various cultures.
Taro is a plant species with edible corms, leaves, stems and petioles, cultivated in many regions of the world. It has various common names, such as dasheen, kolokasi, malanga, gabi, and eddo, and is also known as one of the earliest cultivated plants.
A comprehensive list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to botany and plants in general. Includes plant morphology, systematic names, Latin and Greek words, and examples of various plant structures and features.
Learn about the origins and applications of medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Explore the examples of plant medicines from different cultures and regions, such as willow, opium, garlic, and turmeric.