Plant Encyclopedia
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AmaranthaceaeBeta macrocarpa: complete guide
Beta macrocarpa Guss.
The large-fruited beet is a slender plant with interesting fruit forms from the Mediterranean. Discover the care of this rare botanical curiosity.
AsteraceaeBidens subalternans: complete guide
Bidens subalternans DC.
The greater beggar's ticks is a tropical herb with fine flowers and characteristic seed pods that cling to clothing. Fascinating for botanical plant lovers.
Striped goosefoot: complete guide
Chenopodium strictum
Botanical interest plant with grey-green foliage and bird seed value. Discover this self-seeding herb plant.
Rock narcissus: complete guide
Narcissus rupicola
Narcissus rupicola is a rare, dwarf daffodil from rocky Spanish and Portuguese mountains. Discover how to cultivate this alpine gem in rock gardens and containers.
Bertoloni's ophrys: complete guide
Ophrys bertolonii
Discover Ophrys bertolonii, a fascinating Mediterranean bee orchid with insect-mimicking flowers. Native to southern Europe, requires specific growing conditions and patience.
Mirror orchid: complete guide
Ophrys speculum
Learn about the fascinating Ophrys speculum, a rare orchid with mirror-like flowers. Ideal for Mediterranean gardens and specialist collections. Complete growing tips.
Orobanche cernua: complete guide
Orobanche cernua
Discover Orobanche cernua, the remarkable parasitic plant also called curved broomrape. Learn about its unique growing habits and cultivate this botanical rarity in your garden.
Yellow broomrape: complete guide
Orobanche flava
Discover the fascinating Orobanche flava, a rare parasitic plant from Europe's mountain regions. Complete guide for specialist cultivation and observation in wild gardens.
Laserpitium broomrape: complete guide
Orobanche laserpitii-sileris
Learn about the rare Orobanche laserpitii-sileris, an alpine parasitic plant from mountain regions. Complete guide for observation and understanding parasitic plant ecology.
Apple Sage: complete guide
Salvia pomifera
Discover Apple Sage, a unique Mediterranean sage with remarkable gall-fruit formations. Growing guide and companion plants.