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Plant Families & Genera

Plant Families & Genera

Plant Families & Genera are a subcategory that help by grouping various Plant species into their taxonomic families or genuses. Plant families are taxonomic groups of plants that are classified together based on shared characteristics, such as the structure of their flowers, fruit, and seeds. These shared characteristics are used to infer evolutionary relationships between the plants in the family. Plant genera are smaller groups within plant families that share even more closely related characteristics and are also used to infer evolutionary relationships. In scientific classification, plant families and genera are given scientific names that are based on the International Code of Nomenclature.

Plant Families & Genera
Plant Families & Genera
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Cacti
Cacti (family Cactaceae) are a diverse group of succulent plants known for their distinctive adaptations to arid environments. Characterized by thick, fleshy stems that store water, they often have spines instead of leaves, minimizing water loss and protecting them from herbivores.
Cacti
Cacti (family Cactaceae) are a diverse group of succulent plants known for their distinctive adaptations to arid environments. Characterized by thick, fleshy stems that store water, they often have spines instead of leaves, minimizing water loss and protecting them from herbivores.
Palms
Palms, scientifically known as Arecaceae, are a diverse family of flowering plants characterized by their large, compound, evergreen leaves and sturdy trunks. They are predominantly tropical but can also be found in subtropical and warm temperate climates.
Palms
Palms, scientifically known as Arecaceae, are a diverse family of flowering plants characterized by their large, compound, evergreen leaves and sturdy trunks. They are predominantly tropical but can also be found in subtropical and warm temperate climates.
Thujas
Thujas, commonly known as arborvitaes, belong to the Cupressaceae family and are evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs. The name "Thuja" originates from a Greek word meaning 'to fumigate,' referring to the aromatic oils in their wood.
Thujas
Thujas, commonly known as arborvitaes, belong to the Cupressaceae family and are evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs. The name "Thuja" originates from a Greek word meaning 'to fumigate,' referring to the aromatic oils in their wood.
Cedars
Cedars, belonging to the genus Cedrus, are coniferous trees known for their majestic stature and aromatic wood. Part of the pine family (Pinaceae), they are native to the mountainous regions of the Western Himalayas and the Mediterranean.
Cedars
Cedars, belonging to the genus Cedrus, are coniferous trees known for their majestic stature and aromatic wood. Part of the pine family (Pinaceae), they are native to the mountainous regions of the Western Himalayas and the Mediterranean.
Cycads
Cycads, belonging to the order Cycadales, are ancient, palm-like plants that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs, over 200 million years ago. This ancient lineage makes them some of the oldest living seed plants. Cycads are characterized by a stout, woody trunk and a crown of large leaves.
Cycads
Cycads, belonging to the order Cycadales, are ancient, palm-like plants that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs, over 200 million years ago. This ancient lineage makes them some of the oldest living seed plants. Cycads are characterized by a stout, woody trunk and a crown of large leaves.
Cypresses
Cypresses, belonging to the genus Cupressus, are evergreen coniferous trees known for their durable, aromatic wood and distinctive, conical growth habit. Native primarily to the Northern Hemisphere, they thrive in a variety of climates, from temperate to Mediterranean regions.
Cypresses
Cypresses, belonging to the genus Cupressus, are evergreen coniferous trees known for their durable, aromatic wood and distinctive, conical growth habit. Native primarily to the Northern Hemisphere, they thrive in a variety of climates, from temperate to Mediterranean regions.
Spruces
Spruces, belonging to the genus Picea, are a type of coniferous tree in the pine family (Pinaceae). They are characterized by their pyramidal shape, whorled branches, and upward-pointing cones. Spruces have needle-like leaves attached singly to the branches in a spiral pattern.
Spruces
Spruces, belonging to the genus Picea, are a type of coniferous tree in the pine family (Pinaceae). They are characterized by their pyramidal shape, whorled branches, and upward-pointing cones. Spruces have needle-like leaves attached singly to the branches in a spiral pattern.
Hemlocks
Hemlocks, belonging to the genus Tsuga, are a group of coniferous trees in the pine family (Pinaceae). Known for their graceful form, hemlocks are characterized by their fine-textured, feathery foliage, with small, needle-like leaves and drooping branch tips.
Hemlocks
Hemlocks, belonging to the genus Tsuga, are a group of coniferous trees in the pine family (Pinaceae). Known for their graceful form, hemlocks are characterized by their fine-textured, feathery foliage, with small, needle-like leaves and drooping branch tips.
False Hemlocks
False hemlocks, scientifically known as Pseudotsuga, are a genus of coniferous trees closely related to true hemlocks (Tsuga) but distinct in several key aspects. Known commonly as Douglas firs, they are native to North America and parts of Asia, flourishing in various habitats.
False Hemlocks
False hemlocks, scientifically known as Pseudotsuga, are a genus of coniferous trees closely related to true hemlocks (Tsuga) but distinct in several key aspects. Known commonly as Douglas firs, they are native to North America and parts of Asia, flourishing in various habitats.
Bald Cypresses
Bald cypresses, belonging to the subfamily Taxodioideae, are a group of coniferous trees known for their distinctive deciduous nature, losing their needle-like leaves in the fall, unlike most conifers which are evergreen. Native to the southeastern United States, they thrive in wet, swampy areas.
Bald Cypresses
Bald cypresses, belonging to the subfamily Taxodioideae, are a group of coniferous trees known for their distinctive deciduous nature, losing their needle-like leaves in the fall, unlike most conifers which are evergreen. Native to the southeastern United States, they thrive in wet, swampy areas.
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