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It is easily identifiable by the large, bright orange to red papery calyx covering over its fruit, which resembles paper lanterns.It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 40–60 cm (16–24 in) tall, with spirally arranged leaves 6–12 cm (2.4–4.7 in) long and 4–9 cm (1.6–3.5 in) broad.
Oenothera deltoides is a species of evening primrose known by several common names, including birdcage evening primrose, basket evening primrose, lion in a cage, and devil's lantern. It is native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in sandy habitats from desert to beach. The plant is grayish with basal, deltoid ...
“This plant, if not managed, can take over and kill many other plants, even large trees. The Virginia Creeper is a good option that can cover an area and climb trees without presenting a threat ...
Clarkia is a genus within the flowering plant family Onagraceae. Over 40 species are currently classified in Clarkia; almost all are native to western North America, though one species (Clarkia tenella) is native to South America. Clarkias are typically annual herbs, growing either prostrate or erect to a height of less than 2 metres. Their ...
Patrinia scabiosifolia, the eastern valerian or golden lace, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is native to southeastern Siberia, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, most of China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and the Ryukyu Islands , and it has been introduced to Irkutsk . [ 1 ]
It is known commonly as the electric lantern fish, chubby flashlight fish, [1] and Risso's lantern-fish. [2] It is a widespread species of all the oceans. [3] [4] Photophores of Electrona risso, illuminated by camera flash. The male reaches a maximum length of about 8.2 centimeters. It becomes sexually mature at about 5.9 centimeters. [3]
Banksia caleyi is a medium- slow-growing plant, taking four to five years to flower from seed. [7] The flowers are attractive but are obscured by the foliage. This species can grow in a range of soil types so long as they provide good drainage. The nominal soil pH range is from 6 to 7.5. It grows in full sun and partly shaded situations, and ...
Warming's lantern fish, Ceratoscopelus warmingii, is a lanternfish of the family Myctophidae, found circumglobally in both hemispheres, at depths of between 700 and 1,500 m (2,300 and 4,900 ft) during the day and between 20 and 200 m (70 and 660 ft) at night. Its length is about 8 cm (3.15 in).