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Abutilon theophrasti, also known as Velvetleaf, Velvet Plant, Velvetweed and the Chinese jute [1] is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae that is native to southern Asia and it serves as a type species of the genus Abutilon. [2] Its specific epithet, theophrasti, commemorates the ancient Greek botanist-philosopher Theophrastus. [3]
The plant is a dicot species in the daisy family Asteraceae and can be identified by its bright green and compact cushion like appearance. The term cushion plant refers to a characteristic growth habit adopted by a variety of species and families growing in alpine and subalpine environments. The growth habit is an adaptation to low nutrient ...
The compact growth form of cushion plants reduces air flow over the surface of the epidermis, reducing the rate of water loss. Additionally, many cushion plants have small and fleshy leaves which reduce the surface area of the plant, which reduces transpiration and conserves water. In alpine environments well above the tree line, cold is a ...
The prettiest flowers in the world include rare camellias, expensive roses, common daffodils, elusive orchids, fragrant lilacs, and an exquisite sacred lotus. It's Official: We Found the 40 ...
Yareta is an evergreen perennial with a low, mat-like shape and hemispherical growth form that grows to around 6 m (20 ft) in diameter. [3] The self-fertile, pink or lavender flowers are hermaphroditic and are primarily pollinated by small flies in the order Diptera, as well as a variety of other small insect species, including bees, wasps, and moths.
Tumble mustard forms an upright but delicate-looking plant, with slender, much-branched stems, growing up to 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height. Its stem leaves are divided into thin, linear lobes, while the basal leaves are broader and pinnately compound. The flowers are inconspicuous and only 6.4 millimetres (1 ⁄ 4 inch) wide. They have four ...
Brassicaceae (/ ˌ b r æ s ɪ ˈ k eɪ s iː ˌ iː,-s i ˌ aɪ /) or (the older) Cruciferae (/ k r uː ˈ s ɪ f ər i /) [2] is a medium-sized and economically important family of flowering plants commonly known as the mustards, the crucifers, or the cabbage family.
Flower of mustard plant. The mustard plant is any one of several plant species in the genera Brassica, Rhamphospermum and Sinapis in the family Brassicaceae (the mustard family). Mustard seed is used as a spice. Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard.